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How to Overcome the Fear of Sharing Your Writing
How do you overcome the fear of others reading your work?
The simplest answer to this is actually the most difficult to execute...

Crystal Crawford
Aug 14, 20174 min read
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Helpful Books for Writers
As both a writer and a writing instructor, I read a lot of books on writing.  Here are my top book recommendations for writers.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 7, 20174 min read
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Wattpad Can Make You a Better Writer
While my writing is no longer on Wattpad, I still stand by this post--Wattpad really did make me a better writer.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 31, 20177 min read
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Throw It to the Wolves
Throw 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 Crawford
Jul 17, 20176 min read
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Creative Independence
What is Creative Independence?
I’m glad you asked. 😉

Crystal Crawford
Jul 3, 20177 min read
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Fail Bravely
So this is my motivational speech to you today, any of you who are writers: GO FAIL. Here's why...

Crystal Crawford
Jun 26, 20173 min read
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How C25K Made Me a Better Writer
Doing SOMETHING is better than doing nothing.

Crystal Crawford
Feb 6, 20173 min read
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I Am the Tortoise…
I am trying to walk in my gift, to use the talents I was given, to go for my dreams and to do some good in the process.

Crystal Crawford
Jan 10, 20173 min read
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Overcoming Writer’s Block
Are you currently struggling with Writer’s Block?  Check out 3 of my previous posts for tips on how to overcome it!

Crystal Crawford
Dec 12, 20161 min read
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What I Learned from NaNoWriMo
2016 was my first attempt at NaNoWriMo. For the first few days, it rocked!  But then, I hit a snag: I hadn’t had time to outline very much b

Crystal Crawford
Nov 28, 20166 min read
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Free Scrivener Alternatives
I spent hours testing out multiple writing programs, mostly free, and comparing their features, then turned the data into a handy chart!

Crystal Crawford
Sep 19, 20162 min read
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Scrivener Review
My honest review of Scrivener.

Crystal Crawford
Sep 19, 20164 min read
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Notepads versus Trackpads: Should Writers Use Pen-and-Paper or Modern Writing Software?
A comparison of the benefits of going fingers-to-keyboard versus those of the traditional pencil-to-page method.

Crystal Crawford
Sep 5, 20166 min read
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Tips for Revising
If 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.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 15, 20164 min read
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Studying versus Doing: How to Grow as a Writer
Don’t just be a stack of wood waiting for the spark. Ignite that spark that’s inside you, and set the world ablaze.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 1, 20163 min read
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Let Me Out! : Releasing the Writer Inside You
What’s the difference between a good writer and a, well, not-so-good one?

Crystal Crawford
Jul 7, 201610 min read
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You Can’t Be a Writer If You Don’t Write
I have a confession to make:Â I spent years thinking of myself as a writer without actually writing anything.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 6, 20163 min read
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Why You Need an Editor (even if you ARE one)
All writers need outside eyes on their work... even the ones who also work as editors.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 6, 20164 min read
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