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Free Online Writing Course! (And an interview about my writing!)
Info on a free, online writing workshop I got the chance to beta-test... and they interviewed me about it, too!

Crystal Crawford
Jun 24, 20201 min read
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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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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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Wattpad Can Make You a Better Writer
While my writing is no longer on Wattpad, I still stand by this post--Wattpad really did make me a better writer.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 31, 20177 min read
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Cringe-Worthy Can Be Good
There are two reasons a reader might cringe while reading a story... The difference between these two reasons can make or break a story.

Crystal Crawford
Jul 10, 20172 min read
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Fail Bravely
So this is my motivational speech to you today, any of you who are writers: GO FAIL. Here's why...

Crystal Crawford
Jun 26, 20173 min read
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Plot or Characters – Which Matters More?
Characters or plot – which matters more?
When you’re planning out a story, how do you decide what to focus on?

Crystal Crawford
Jun 19, 20174 min read
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