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Tips for Writers
Tips for Writers from an indie author, writing teacher, and freelance editor


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

Crystal Crawford
May 29, 20178 min read


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


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


How C25K Made Me a Better Writer
Doing SOMETHING is better than doing nothing.

Crystal Crawford
Feb 6, 20173 min read


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


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


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


Free Writing Software Review: Bibisco
Welcome to Part 1 of my “Free Writing Software Review” Series. This series provides in-depth reviews of free writing programs available fo

Crystal Crawford
Sep 26, 20164 min read


Free Scrivener Alternatives
I spent hours testing out multiple writing programs, mostly free, and comparing their features, then turned the data into a handy chart!

Crystal Crawford
Sep 19, 20162 min read


Scrivener Review
My honest review of Scrivener.

Crystal Crawford
Sep 19, 20164 min read


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


Tips for Revising
If you want your writing to be the best it can be, you will eventually need to revise. here are my top 4 tips for revision.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 15, 20164 min read


Studying versus Doing: How to Grow as a Writer
Don’t just be a stack of wood waiting for the spark. Ignite that spark that’s inside you, and set the world ablaze.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 1, 20163 min read


Why YOU Should Write a Memoir
We connect with memoirs because we can relate to them, and because we feel as if it could've been us. The truth is, it could have.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 25, 20166 min read


Is Your Story Stuck? 5 Solutions to Writer’s Block for Fiction Writers
Even the best writers run into writer’s block. If you’re stuck in your story, here are 5 suggestions to get your creative mojo back.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 18, 20164 min read


Writing a Memoir: Tips from My Personal Experience
Are you thinking about writing a memoir? Here are some things I learned from my experience writing my own memoir.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 13, 20166 min read


Let Me Out! : Releasing the Writer Inside You
What’s the difference between a good writer and a, well, not-so-good one?

Crystal Crawford
Jul 7, 201610 min read


You Can’t Be a Writer If You Don’t Write
I have a confession to make: I spent years thinking of myself as a writer without actually writing anything.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 6, 20163 min read


The In-Out Balance: Replenishing Your Creative Stores
7 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Creative Energy and Avoid Writer Burnout

Crystal Crawford
Jul 6, 20166 min read


Why You Need an Editor (even if you ARE one)
All writers need outside eyes on their work... even the ones who also work as editors.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 6, 20164 min read
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