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Crystal Crawford
Oct 15, 20209 min read
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, 20203 min read
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
Aug 10, 20191 min read
If You Write Fiction, This Is for You!
Announcing my new "crash course in fiction writing" guide!
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Crystal Crawford
Dec 28, 201715 min read
A 1-Year CHALLENGE to Help You Supercharge Your Writing Career
I often receive comments on how I’ve managed to build an online community around my writing. Here's a step-by-step of how I did that...
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Crystal Crawford
Nov 13, 20176 min read
Don’t Have Scrivener? How to Use Microsoft Word for All Your Writing Needs
Don’t have fancier software, but have Microsoft Word? Learn how to make the most of it for your writing process.
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Crystal Crawford
Oct 30, 20174 min read
What to Do When Writing Sucks
What to do when it suddenly feels like writing sucks and you wonder why you ever decided to do this in the first place.
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Crystal Crawford
Oct 5, 20176 min read
Titles and Blurbs
A quick bullet-point list of tips for choosing a title and writing a blurb--these are essentially the notes from a live Writers Chat I did..
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Crystal Crawford
Sep 25, 20174 min read
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, 20173 min read
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, 20172 min read
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
Aug 14, 20174 min read
How to Overcome the Fear of Sharing Your Writing
How do you overcome the fear of others reading your work?
The simplest answer to this is actually the most difficult to execute...
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Crystal Crawford
Jul 31, 20177 min read
Wattpad Can Make You a Better Writer
While my writing is no longer on Wattpad, I still stand by this post--Wattpad really did make me a better writer.
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Crystal Crawford
Jul 17, 20176 min read
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
Jul 10, 20172 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.
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Crystal Crawford
Jul 3, 20177 min read
Creative Independence
What is Creative Independence?
I’m glad you asked. 😉
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Crystal Crawford
Jun 25, 20173 min read
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
Jun 19, 20174 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?
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Crystal Crawford
Jun 5, 20178 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.
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Crystal Crawford
May 29, 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...
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