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
- 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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Crystal Crawford
- Aug 28, 2017
- 2 min
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.
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Crystal Crawford
- Aug 7, 2017
- 4 min
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.
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Crystal Crawford
- May 29, 2017
- 8 min
Courage in Writing
There are two types of courage writers need. Both are necessary to produce quality work and establish a solid writing career...
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Crystal Crawford
- May 22, 2017
- 3 min
Creating Memorable Characters
Characters are complex creations, but the most memorable characters have at least these 5 things in common...
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Crystal Crawford
- May 15, 2017
- 4 min
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.
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 31, 2016
- 3 min
Free Writing Software Review: Papel
Welcome to Part 6 of my "Free Writing Software Review" series!
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 19, 2016
- 2 min
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!
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Crystal Crawford
- Jul 6, 2016
- 6 min
The In-Out Balance: Replenishing Your Creative Stores
7 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Creative Energy and Avoid Writer Burnout
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