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Thoughts on Writing


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 25, 20173 min read


Plot or Characters – Which Matters More?
Characters or plot – which matters more?
When you’re planning out a story, how do you decide what to focus on?

Crystal Crawford
Jun 19, 20174 min read


Courage in Writing
There are two types of courage writers need. Both are necessary to produce quality work and establish a solid writing career...

Crystal Crawford
May 29, 20178 min read


Creating Memorable Characters
Characters are complex creations, but the most memorable characters have at least these 5 things in common...

Crystal Crawford
May 22, 20173 min read


I Have an Idea… What Now?
Do you have plenty of ideas, but aren’t sure how to weave them together into a coherent story?
If so, today’s blog is for you.

Crystal Crawford
May 15, 20174 min read


How C25K Made Me a Better Writer
Doing SOMETHING is better than doing nothing.

Crystal Crawford
Feb 6, 20173 min read


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


Putting You(r Writing) Out There
Putting your writing out there is very much like putting YOU out there.

Crystal Crawford
Dec 5, 20163 min read


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
I Am a Writer
What is the difference between a writer and someone who simply writes?

Crystal Crawford
Apr 6, 20082 min read
Capturing the Demons
Sometimes when I sit down to write, my thoughts are like demons within me, romping about, bickering with one another, tussling in my brain.

Crystal Crawford
Jan 30, 20081 min read
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