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Crystal Crawford
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
A 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...
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Crystal Crawford
- Dec 31, 2020
- 3 min
Writing Guides and Textbooks
Though I've always been a fiction writer, my first online writing endeavors were actually mostly nonfiction. While working as a Graduate...
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 15, 2020
- 9 min
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...
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 19, 2020
- 3 min
Overcoming Writer's Block
All writers encounter writer's block from time to time. Here are 4 simple techniques to get those words flowing.
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 19, 2020
- 4 min
Fear: A Writer's Worst Enemy
Many of the reasons writers give for not writing are chiefly motivated by one element: Fear.
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Crystal Crawford
- Aug 10, 2019
- 1 min
If You Write Fiction, This Is for You!
Announcing my new "crash course in fiction writing" guide!
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Crystal Crawford
- Nov 19, 2018
- 5 min
Plantsing: How Loose Outlines Save My Turkey… and My Books
If 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.
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Crystal Crawford
- Nov 12, 2018
- 3 min
Plotting Your Story, Step #7: The Perfect Ending
Hi, everyone, and welcome to the final post in my “Plotting Your Story” series:
Plotting Your Story, Step #7: The Perfect Ending!
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Crystal Crawford
- Nov 5, 2018
- 7 min
Plotting Your Story, Step #6: Detailed Outline
Hi, everyone, and welcome to post #6 in my “Plotting Your Story” series:
Plotting Your Story, Step #6: Detailed Outlines!
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 29, 2018
- 5 min
Plotting Your Story, Step #5: Revelations
Hi, everyone, and welcome to post #5 in my “Plotting Your Story” series:
Plotting Your Story, Step #5: Revelations!
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 22, 2018
- 5 min
Plotting Your Story, Step #4: Thematic Threads
Today’s post is the next in the Plotting Your Story series:
Plotting Your Story, Step #4: Thematic Threads!
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 15, 2018
- 5 min
Plotting 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)!
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 8, 2018
- 12 min
Plotting 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)!
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 1, 2018
- 4 min
Plotting Your Story, Step #1: Premise
Today’s post is the first in the Plotting Your Story series: Plotting Your Story, Step #1: Premise!
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 1, 2018
- 1 min
Plotting Your Story: How to Craft a Complex, Compelling Story That Keeps Readers Turning the Pages
Hi, everyone, and welcome to my blog post series…
Plotting Your Story: How to Craft a Complex, Compelling Story Plot!
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Crystal Crawford
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
Inspirational Writing Quotes
A collection of inspirational writing quotes
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Crystal Crawford
- Jan 15, 2018
- 10 min
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?
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Crystal Crawford
- Dec 29, 2017
- 15 min
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...
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Crystal Crawford
- Nov 13, 2017
- 6 min
Don’t Have Scrivener? How to Use Microsoft Word for All Your Writing Needs
Don’t have fancier software, but have Microsoft Word? Learn how to make the most of it for your writing process.
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