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 CrawfordAug 7, 20174 minHelpful Books for WritersAs both a writer and a writing instructor, I read a lot of books on writing. Here are my top book recommendations for writers.
Crystal CrawfordJul 31, 20177 minWattpad Can Make You a Better WriterWhile my writing is no longer on Wattpad, I still stand by this post--Wattpad really did make me a better writer.
Crystal CrawfordJul 17, 20176 minThrow It to the WolvesThrow your writing to the wolves. Sure, it may get uncomfortable. You may even get hurt a bit. But you may also find something wonderful...
Crystal CrawfordJul 10, 20172 minCringe-Worthy Can Be GoodThere are two reasons a reader might cringe while reading a story... The difference between these two reasons can make or break a story.
Crystal CrawfordJul 3, 20177 minCreative IndependenceWhat is Creative Independence? I’m glad you asked. 😉
Crystal CrawfordJun 26, 20173 minFail BravelySo this is my motivational speech to you today, any of you who are writers: GO FAIL. Here's why...
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 CrawfordDec 5, 20163 minPutting You(r Writing) Out TherePutting your writing out there is very much like putting YOU out there.
Crystal CrawfordJul 25, 20166 minWhy YOU Should Write a MemoirWe connect with memoirs because we can relate to them, and because we feel as if it could've been us. The truth is, it could have.
Crystal CrawfordJul 13, 20166 minWriting a Memoir: Tips from My Personal ExperienceAre you thinking about writing a memoir? Here are some things I learned from my experience writing my own memoir.