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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
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
Creative Independence
What is Creative Independence?
I’m glad you asked. 😉
Crystal Crawford
Jul 3, 20177 min read
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 26, 20173 min read
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
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
Courage in Writing
There are two types of courage writers need. Both are necessary to produce quality work and establish a solid writing career...
Crystal Crawford
May 29, 20178 min read
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
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
How C25K Made Me a Better Writer
Doing SOMETHING is better than doing nothing.
Crystal Crawford
Feb 6, 20173 min read
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
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
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
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
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
Free Writing Software Review: TrueNovelist
Welcome to Part 8 of my "Free Writing Software Reviews" series!
Crystal Crawford
Nov 14, 20162 min read
Free Writing Software Review: Plume Creator
Welcome to Part 7 of my "Free Writing Software Review" series!
Crystal Crawford
Nov 7, 20162 min read
Free Writing Software Review: oStorybook
Welcome to Part 5 of my "Free Writing Software Review" series!
Crystal Crawford
Oct 24, 20162 min read
Free Writing Software Review: The Novel Factory
Welcome to Part 4 of my “Free Writing Software Review” Series!
Crystal Crawford
Oct 17, 20165 min read
Free Writing Software Review: Manuskript
Welcome to Part 3 of my “Free Writing Software Review” series!
Crystal Crawford
Oct 10, 20164 min read
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