Crystal CrawfordAug 10, 20212 minA Highly Recommended (Online) Writing Class!Learn to make your fiction writing more powerful!
Crystal CrawfordApr 11, 20211 minA Great (Free) Resource for Writers!...and something for Readers, too!Hi, everyone! Whether you're a fellow writer, an avid reader, or both, I've got something fun to share tonight! First off, I want to...
Crystal CrawfordDec 31, 20203 minWriting Guides and TextbooksThough I've always been a fiction writer, my first online writing endeavors were actually mostly nonfiction. While working as a Graduate...
Crystal CrawfordOct 16, 20209 minCan an Onion Help You Write a Better Novel? (Introducing, the Plot Onion!)this newest resource is for fiction-writers who – like me – struggle to keep the big-picture story neatly in mind while writing...
Crystal CrawfordSep 19, 20203 minOvercoming Writer's BlockAll writers encounter writer's block from time to time. Here are 4 simple techniques to get those words flowing.
Crystal CrawfordSep 19, 20204 minFear: A Writer's Worst EnemyMany of the reasons writers give for not writing are chiefly motivated by one element: Fear.
Crystal CrawfordNov 19, 20185 minPlantsing: How Loose Outlines Save My Turkey… and My BooksIf you’ve followed any of my series on Plotting, you know that I like plotting.But here’s my secret: I didn’t use to plot my stories at all.
Crystal CrawfordJan 15, 201810 minSecrets of “Show, Don’t Tell”: What It Really Means and How to Do It WellA question I'm asked repeatedly: What about “Show, Don’t Tell”? How do I do it? What are the rules?
Crystal CrawfordOct 26, 20172 minShould You NaNoWriMo?Here are some things to consider before committing to the crunch of 50,000 words in November.
Crystal CrawfordOct 26, 20173 minHow to Succeed at NaNoWriMoa brief bullet-point list of some of the things I learned from my frenzied first-time NaNoWriMo experience...
Crystal CrawfordSep 25, 20174 minHow to Create Memorable CharactersVibrant, memorable characters are the heart of storytelling and the window through which you are able to access your readers’ emotions.
Crystal CrawfordSep 18, 20173 minHow to Create a Captivating SettingWelcome to the first of a series of “How To” guides I’m going to be writing over the next few weeks!
Crystal CrawfordAug 28, 20172 minCall for CommunityWriting 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 CrawfordJul 17, 20176 minThrow It to the WolvesThrow 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 CrawfordJun 26, 20173 minFail BravelySo this is my motivational speech to you today, any of you who are writers: GO FAIL. Here's why...
Crystal CrawfordMay 22, 20173 minCreating Memorable CharactersCharacters are complex creations, but the most memorable characters have at least these 5 things in common...
Crystal CrawfordMay 15, 20174 minI 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 CrawfordJan 11, 20173 minI 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 CrawfordDec 12, 20161 minOvercoming Writer’s BlockAre you currently struggling with Writer’s Block? Check out 3 of my previous posts for tips on how to overcome it!
Crystal CrawfordDec 5, 20163 minPutting You(r Writing) Out TherePutting your writing out there is very much like putting YOU out there.