Welcome to Crystal Crawford's official author blog!

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.

Fail Bravely

So this is my motivational speech to you today, any of you who are writers: GO FAIL. Here's why...

Encouraging Creativity in Young Writers

Reality will close in on kids automatically as they experience the world, but that internal creative spark could be the key to their future.

Why Student Writers Procrastinate

Procrastination toward writing assignments is common, but the underlying cause may be simpler than you think. Here are some ways to help.

Growing Young Writers: 6 Ways to Encourage a Love of Writing in Your Preschooler

6 tips to help young children develop into successful future writers, whether they'll be writing essays, novels, or business proposals.

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