Crystal CrawfordDec 31, 20203 minWriting Guides and TextbooksThough I've always been a fiction writer, my first online writing endeavors were actually mostly nonfiction. While working as a Graduate...
Crystal CrawfordJan 15, 201810 minSecrets of “Show, Don’t Tell”: What It Really Means and How to Do It WellA question I'm asked repeatedly: What about “Show, Don’t Tell”? How do I do it? What are the rules?
Crystal CrawfordOct 30, 20174 minWhat to Do When Writing SucksWhat to do when it suddenly feels like writing sucks and you wonder why you ever decided to do this in the first place.
Crystal CrawfordOct 16, 20176 minHow to Self-Edit Your WritingA good self-edit can make a huge difference in your writing, but only if you know how to do it well. Here are 7 tips to help you self-edit..
Crystal CrawfordAug 28, 20172 minCall for CommunityWriting is solitary, but I have learned how much stronger and better, my writing can be when I have the benefit of a writing community.
Crystal CrawfordAug 14, 20174 minHow to Overcome the Fear of Sharing Your WritingHow do you overcome the fear of others reading your work? The simplest answer to this is actually the most difficult to execute...
Crystal CrawfordDec 12, 20161 minOvercoming Writer’s BlockAre you currently struggling with Writer’s Block? Check out 3 of my previous posts for tips on how to overcome it!
Crystal CrawfordAug 15, 20164 minTips for RevisingIf you want your writing to be the best it can be, you will eventually need to revise. here are my top 4 tips for revision.