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

Crystal Crawford
May 29, 20178 min read
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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I Am a Writer
What is the difference between a writer and someone who simply writes?

Crystal Crawford
Apr 6, 20082 min read
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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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