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Crystal Crawford
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
A 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...
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Crystal Crawford
- Dec 31, 2020
- 3 min
Writing Guides and Textbooks
Though I've always been a fiction writer, my first online writing endeavors were actually mostly nonfiction. While working as a Graduate...
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 15, 2020
- 9 min
Can 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...
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 19, 2020
- 3 min
Overcoming Writer's Block
All writers encounter writer's block from time to time. Here are 4 simple techniques to get those words flowing.
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 19, 2020
- 4 min
Fear: A Writer's Worst Enemy
Many of the reasons writers give for not writing are chiefly motivated by one element: Fear.
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Crystal Crawford
- Nov 19, 2018
- 5 min
Plantsing: How Loose Outlines Save My Turkey… and My Books
If 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.
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Crystal Crawford
- Jan 15, 2018
- 10 min
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
- Oct 25, 2017
- 2 min
Should You NaNoWriMo?
Here are some things to consider before committing to the crunch of 50,000 words in November.
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Crystal Crawford
- Oct 25, 2017
- 3 min
How to Succeed at NaNoWriMo
a brief bullet-point list of some of the things I learned from my frenzied first-time NaNoWriMo experience...
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 25, 2017
- 4 min
How to Create Memorable Characters
Vibrant, memorable characters are the heart of storytelling and the window through which you are able to access your readers’ emotions.
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Crystal Crawford
- Sep 18, 2017
- 3 min
How to Create a Captivating Setting
Welcome to the first of a series of “How To” guides I’m going to be writing over the next few weeks!
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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
- Jul 17, 2017
- 6 min
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...
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Crystal Crawford
- Jun 25, 2017
- 3 min
Fail Bravely
So this is my motivational speech to you today, any of you who are writers: GO FAIL. Here's why...
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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
- Jan 10, 2017
- 3 min
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.
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Crystal Crawford
- Dec 12, 2016
- 1 min
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!
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Crystal Crawford
- Dec 5, 2016
- 3 min
Putting You(r Writing) Out There
Putting your writing out there is very much like putting YOU out there.
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