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Questions from Growing Writers, #1: How do you write character arcs in a series?
Welcome to the first in a series of videos/blog posts I hope to make, answering questions submitted to me from young writers, aspiring...
Crystal Crawford
Feb 816 min read
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3 Simple Tips for Writing on Kindle Vella
Hello, everyone! For those who are new here, I'm sure your first question is, "Why should we listen to YOU about how to write on Kindle...
Crystal Crawford
Sep 28, 20234 min read
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Can an Onion Help You Write a Better Novel? (Introducing, the Plot Onion!)
this newest resource is for fiction-writers who – like me – struggle to keep the big-picture story neatly in mind while writing...
Crystal Crawford
Oct 15, 20209 min read
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Overcoming Writer's Block
All writers encounter writer's block from time to time. Here are 4 simple techniques to get those words flowing.
Crystal Crawford
Sep 19, 20203 min read
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Fear: A Writer's Worst Enemy
Many of the reasons writers give for not writing are chiefly motivated by one element: Fear.
Crystal Crawford
Sep 19, 20204 min read
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Secrets of “Show, Don’t Tell”: What It Really Means and How to Do It Well
A question I'm asked repeatedly: What about “Show, Don’t Tell”? How do I do it? What are the rules?
Crystal Crawford
Jan 15, 201810 min read
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A 1-Year CHALLENGE to Help You Supercharge Your Writing Career
I often receive comments on how I’ve managed to build an online community around my writing. Here's a step-by-step of how I did that...
Crystal Crawford
Dec 29, 201715 min read
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What to Do When Writing Sucks
What to do when it suddenly feels like writing sucks and you wonder why you ever decided to do this in the first place.
Crystal Crawford
Oct 30, 20174 min read
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Should You NaNoWriMo?
Here are some things to consider before committing to the crunch of 50,000 words in November.
Crystal Crawford
Oct 25, 20172 min read
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How to Succeed at NaNoWriMo
a brief bullet-point list of some of the things I learned from my frenzied first-time NaNoWriMo experience...
Crystal Crawford
Oct 25, 20173 min read
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How to Self-Edit Your Writing
A 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 Crawford
Oct 16, 20176 min read
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How to Create Memorable Characters
Vibrant, memorable characters are the heart of storytelling and the window through which you are able to access your readers’ emotions.
Crystal Crawford
Sep 25, 20174 min read
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How to Create a Captivating Setting
Welcome to the first of a series of “How To” guides I’m going to be writing over the next few weeks!
Crystal Crawford
Sep 18, 20173 min read
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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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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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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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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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