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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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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.

Crystal Crawford
Nov 13, 20176 min read
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Call for Community
Writing is solitary, but I have learned how much stronger and better, my writing can be when I have the benefit of a writing community.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 28, 20172 min read
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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.

Crystal Crawford
Aug 7, 20174 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Free Writing Software Review: Papel
Welcome to Part 6 of my "Free Writing Software Review" series!

Crystal Crawford
Oct 31, 20163 min read
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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
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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
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