Welcome to Crystal Crawford's official author blog!

Vibrant, memorable characters are the heart of storytelling and the window through which you are able to access your readers’ emotions.

Writers have a unique and important challenge: take ideas, experience, language – and assemble them into something altogether different...

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...

What is Creative Independence? I’m glad you asked. 😉

Even the best writers run into writer’s block.  If you’re stuck in your story, here are 5 suggestions to get your creative mojo back.

Are you thinking about writing a memoir?  Here are some things I learned from my experience writing my own memoir.

7 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Creative Energy and Avoid Writer Burnout