Megan Crawford Writes

Onions have layers. And so do books. If you read my prior post from May, you’ll see that I started to tackle the most common question authors get asked, “How do you start to write?” My prior blog post covers the basics, but I wanted to leverage my L&D brain to dive even deeper into…

“How do you start to write?” I’ve been getting this question the last few months and I always hear it asked during author panel discussions, It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. Most authors reply with, “Write. Just write.” But, to a new writer, this answer is a bit of a letdown. No shade…

Having spent my entire career in corporate America, transitioning to the writing world was completely new for me.  It was intimidating and overwhelming. It made me doubt myself and wonder if this is something I should take on in my forties. Let’s be honest. Most people in their forties have settled into a comfortable routine.…

Who leaves their 16 year career to write a book? This girl does… Last year I made the decision to leave my corporate job to pursue my dream of writing. I spent nearly my whole career in corporate learning. I loved it. I started out as a corporate trainer, then lead a team of trainers…

Hey there, budding romance writer! 🌸 So you’ve decided to dive into the world of romance novels – fantastic choice! But where do you start? Well, compelling characters are key to any great love story. Here’s how to make yours unforgettable! 1. Give Them a Quirk! First thing’s first – perfect is boring. Your characters should…