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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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Throw It to the Wolves
Throw your writing to the wolves. Sure, it may get uncomfortable. You may even get hurt a bit. But you may also find something wonderful...

Crystal Crawford
Jul 17, 20176 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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Creative Independence
What is Creative Independence?
I’m glad you asked. 😉

Crystal Crawford
Jul 3, 20177 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 25, 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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The Power of Dialogue… And How to Write It
Want to write powerful, believable dialogue that captivates your readers?
Here are 4 Aspects of Powerful Dialogue.

Crystal Crawford
Jun 5, 20178 min read
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Courage in Writing
There are two types of courage writers need. Â 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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How C25K Made Me a Better Writer
Doing SOMETHING is better than doing nothing.

Crystal Crawford
Feb 6, 20173 min read
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I Am the Tortoise…
I am trying to walk in my gift, to use the talents I was given, to go for my dreams and to do some good in the process.

Crystal Crawford
Jan 10, 20173 min read
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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
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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
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I Finished NaNoWriMo!
Author's note as of 9-2-20: This mess of a novel I mentioned in this post went on to become The Edge of Nothing, the first book in The...

Crystal Crawford
Dec 1, 20161 min read
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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
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Free Writing Software Review: yWriter!
Welcome to the 9th and final post in my "Free Writing Software Review" series!

Crystal Crawford
Nov 21, 20163 min read
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Free Writing Software Review: TrueNovelist
Welcome to Part 8 of my "Free Writing Software Reviews" series!

Crystal Crawford
Nov 14, 20162 min read
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Free Writing Software Review: Plume Creator
Welcome to Part 7 of my "Free Writing Software Review" series!

Crystal Crawford
Nov 7, 20162 min read
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