Crystal CrawfordAug 10, 20212 minA Highly Recommended (Online) Writing Class!Learn to make your fiction writing more powerful!
Crystal CrawfordApr 11, 20211 minA Great (Free) Resource for Writers!...and something for Readers, too!Hi, everyone! Whether you're a fellow writer, an avid reader, or both, I've got something fun to share tonight! First off, I want to...
Crystal CrawfordDec 31, 20203 minWriting Guides and TextbooksThough I've always been a fiction writer, my first online writing endeavors were actually mostly nonfiction. While working as a Graduate...
Crystal CrawfordOct 16, 20209 minCan 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 CrawfordSep 19, 20203 minOvercoming Writer's BlockAll writers encounter writer's block from time to time. Here are 4 simple techniques to get those words flowing.
Crystal CrawfordSep 19, 20204 minFear: A Writer's Worst EnemyMany of the reasons writers give for not writing are chiefly motivated by one element: Fear.
Crystal CrawfordAug 10, 20191 minIf You Write Fiction, This Is for You!Announcing my new "crash course in fiction writing" guide!
Crystal CrawfordNov 19, 20185 minPlantsing: How Loose Outlines Save My Turkey… and My BooksIf you’ve followed any of my series on Plotting, you know that I like plotting.But here’s my secret: I didn’t use to plot my stories at all.
Crystal CrawfordNov 12, 20183 minPlotting Your Story, Step #7: The Perfect EndingHi, everyone, and welcome to the final post in my “Plotting Your Story” series: Plotting Your Story, Step #7: The Perfect Ending!
Crystal CrawfordNov 5, 20187 minPlotting Your Story, Step #6: Detailed OutlineHi, everyone, and welcome to post #6 in my “Plotting Your Story” series: Plotting Your Story, Step #6: Detailed Outlines!
Crystal CrawfordOct 29, 20185 minPlotting Your Story, Step #5: RevelationsHi, everyone, and welcome to post #5 in my “Plotting Your Story” series: Plotting Your Story, Step #5: Revelations!
Crystal CrawfordOct 22, 20185 minPlotting Your Story, Step #4: Thematic ThreadsToday’s post is the next in the Plotting Your Story series: Plotting Your Story, Step #4: Thematic Threads!
Crystal CrawfordOct 15, 20185 minPlotting Your Story, Step #3: External Story (Plot)Today’s post is the next in the Plotting Your Story series: Plotting Your Story, Step #3: External Story (Plot)!
Crystal CrawfordOct 8, 201812 minPlotting Your Story, Step #2: Internal Story (Characters)Today’s post is the next in the Plotting Your Story series: Plotting Your Story, Step #2: Internal Story (Characters)!
Crystal CrawfordOct 1, 20184 minPlotting Your Story, Step #1: PremiseToday’s post is the first in the Plotting Your Story series: Plotting Your Story, Step #1: Premise!
Crystal CrawfordOct 1, 20181 minPlotting Your Story: How to Craft a Complex, Compelling Story That Keeps Readers Turning the PagesHi, everyone, and welcome to my blog post series… Plotting Your Story: How to Craft a Complex, Compelling Story Plot!
Crystal CrawfordJun 16, 20181 minInspirational Writing QuotesA collection of inspirational writing quotes
Crystal CrawfordJan 15, 201810 minSecrets of “Show, Don’t Tell”: What It Really Means and How to Do It WellA question I'm asked repeatedly: What about “Show, Don’t Tell”? How do I do it? What are the rules?
Crystal CrawfordDec 29, 201715 minA 1-Year CHALLENGE to Help You Supercharge Your Writing CareerI 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 CrawfordNov 13, 20176 minDon’t Have Scrivener? How to Use Microsoft Word for All Your Writing NeedsDon’t have fancier software, but have Microsoft Word? Learn how to make the most of it for your writing process.