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Black Friday sale on my favorite Plotting software!
I've mentioned Plottr before, and if you know me personally, it's probably no secret that Plottr is my absolute FAVORITE plotting...
Crystal Crawford
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Looking for some great new reads?
If you're looking to add some new reads (and new authors) to your Kindle or TBR, look no further... I've got you covered! All of these...
Crystal Crawford
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Why I've Made My Writing Time a Priority (Even While Homeschooling Four Kids)
I grew up creating—writing stories, drawing and painting, making jewelry, constructing homemade furniture and accessories for my dolls,...
Crystal Crawford
Oct 9, 202313 min read
An Awesome Tool to Help You Prep, Plot, and Plan for NaNoWriMo (or ANY novel writing project!)
Right now as I'm writing this, it's the last day of September 2023... which means it's about to be Preptober! For those who aren't as...
Crystal Crawford
Sep 30, 20236 min read
3 Simple Tips for Writing on Kindle Vella
Hello, everyone! For those who are new here, I'm sure your first question is, "Why should we listen to YOU about how to write on Kindle...
Crystal Crawford
Sep 28, 20234 min read
Season 2 of The Leyward Stones is live on Kindle Vella!
Fate Rising (the next installment in the Leyward Stones story world) is now available on Kindle Vella! There are now 5, brand-new...
Crystal Crawford
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Book 3 of The Leyward Stones is officially released! ️🎉
Fae Curses, Dark Kings, and Other Things That Must Fall (The Leyward Stones, Book 3) is now officially available! The paperback and...
Crystal Crawford
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Book 2 of The Leyward Stones is now available! ️🎉
LeyGuards, Faespells, and Other Things That Happen at Midnight (The Leyward Stones, Book 2) is now available in e-book, paperback, and...
Crystal Crawford
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Book Release Day Is Here! ️🎉
Book 1 of The Leyward Stones is now available in e-book, paperback, and hardcover!
Crystal Crawford
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Bible Reflection: Questions about Genesis 2-3
Some days, when I sit down to journal, I'm full of thoughts and realizations. Other days, I'm full of questions. Reading Genesis 2-3 was...
Crystal Crawford
Apr 28, 20232 min read
ChatGPT: What Is It, and How Does It Work? (Featuring an Excerpt Written by ChatGPT)
If you're following the writing landscape much these days, you've probably heard about ChatGPT... and you've probably also heard people...
Crystal Crawford
Apr 24, 202315 min read
Unlocking Magic: 10 Reasons Reading Fantasy is Good for Teens
Fantasy literature has been popular for centuries, captivating readers with its magical and imaginative elements. While some people view...
Crystal Crawford
Apr 21, 20235 min read
Bible Reflection: Let the Little Children Come
First, an explanation for this new category of blog posts on my site... I know this is not my usual topic of writing tips, etc., but...
Crystal Crawford
Apr 17, 20235 min read
Kindle Vella: What You Need to Know About Amazon's Serial Platform
If you're an avid reader or a writer, you may have heard of Kindle Vella, Amazon's (relatively) new reading platform for serialized...
Crystal Crawford
Apr 14, 20234 min read
10 Reasons Reading Fiction Is Good for Teenagers
Reading fiction can offer numerous benefits for teenagers. Find out more in this post!
Crystal Crawford
Apr 10, 20234 min read
Subscriber Poll
If you're seeing this, I want your feedback!!! One of my goals in 2023 is to simplify, and focus on the things that bring the best...
Crystal Crawford
Feb 1, 20231 min read
PirateCat Giveaway!
Hi, everyone! As many of you know, I recently co-launched an interactive, clean YA reading platform with M.J. Padgett called...
Crystal Crawford
Jan 18, 20231 min read
New Release: The Other Side of the Law!
The nonfiction book I've been (semi)secretly co-writing for the past year is now officially released! 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSZ...
Crystal Crawford
Nov 25, 20221 min read
All Kindle Vella Stories Free to Read for One Week Only!
It's FREE WEEK on Kindle Vella, which means you can read any story on Kindle Vella, Amazon's serial reading platform, for free!
Crystal Crawford
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Love Reading YA Fiction?
The PirateCat Publishing portal live! Our goal with PirateCat was to create a fun, interactive online reading portal where we can truly...
Crystal Crawford
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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