Quinton Douglas Crawford is a freelance writer, author, teacher and organization leader with over fifteen years of professional experience. He takes part in many local cultural, social justice, environmental, and educational programs in and out of the country. He loves to contribute to the positive formation of a better present and future.

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• Where are you from?

I’m in Northern California (45 minutes east of San Francisco)

• Why do you write? 

I’m addicted to teaching and like the fact of creating a legacy.

• What do you write about? 

I write about what I care about

• Do you have a specific writing style?

Not sure, but I prefer facts over fantasy

• What are obstacles that come in the way of writing? 

Sometimes a health problem

• What’s the most memorable thing asked/said by a reader about your work?

“I Love what you did”

• How long have you been writing?

Since 2000

•  When did you first realize you wanted to become a writer?

On my 40^th birthday

• What is your work schedule like when you are writing?

I may take 1-2 days a week off to finish a chapter.

• How long does it take to write a book?

Some take a year others take longer.

• Do you have suggestions on how to become a better writer?

Building from a topic that is most dear to you works best for me.

• What challenges do you come across when writing/creating your story?

Writers’ block can slow anyone down

• What do you think makes a good story?

Relevance

• What does your family think of your writing? 

Many have dimly expressed some excitement, but none seem to understand the financial potentials.

• Do you see writing as a career?

No, I see it as a stress reliever and a possible financial help on the side.

• Do you have anything specific you’d like to tell the readers?

Yes, but I add that to my interviews.

• When did you first consider yourself a writer?

When I was in my Bachelors Degree Program and had a long-standing applause for an essay presentation I did on the dangers of the “Disrespect for Nature”.

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