Crystal CrawfordAug 10, 20212 minA Highly Recommended (Online) Writing Class!Learn to make your fiction writing more powerful!
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 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 CrawfordOct 16, 20176 minHow to Self-Edit Your WritingA good self-edit can make a huge difference in your writing, but only if you know how to do it well. Here are 7 tips to help you self-edit..
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 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 CrawfordAug 21, 20172 minWord Cities (Revisited)Writers have a unique and important challenge: take ideas, experience, language – and assemble them into something altogether different...
Crystal CrawfordAug 14, 20174 minHow to Overcome the Fear of Sharing Your WritingHow do you overcome the fear of others reading your work? The simplest answer to this is actually the most difficult to execute...
Crystal CrawfordAug 7, 20174 minHelpful Books for WritersAs both a writer and a writing instructor, I read a lot of books on writing. Here are my top book recommendations for writers.
Crystal CrawfordJul 10, 20172 minCringe-Worthy Can Be GoodThere are two reasons a reader might cringe while reading a story... The difference between these two reasons can make or break a story.
Crystal CrawfordJul 3, 20177 minCreative IndependenceWhat is Creative Independence? I’m glad you asked. 😉
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 CrawfordJun 19, 20174 minPlot 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 CrawfordJun 5, 20178 minThe Power of Dialogue… And How to Write ItWant to write powerful, believable dialogue that captivates your readers? Here are 4 Aspects of Powerful Dialogue.
Crystal CrawfordMay 22, 20173 minCreating Memorable CharactersCharacters are complex creations, but the most memorable characters have at least these 5 things in common...