Crystal Paradis
  • Feminist Oasis
  • Crystal for Somersworth City Council
  • Projects
  • Services
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Feminist Oasis
  • Cause, Campaign & Event Marketing
  • Copywriting Services
  • Feminist Oasis
  • Crystal for Somersworth City Council
  • Projects
  • Services
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact

Crystal Paradis

Communications and Community Engagement

Category

Writing

lift each other up
FeminismValues-Centric WorkWriting

Lifting Each Other Up — Support networks are crucial to our existence

written by Crystal Paradis

I had a vision a few years ago, while in a Kundalini yoga class. It wasn’t like an other-wordly revelation or anything, just an image that came into my head as we were in the meditation portion of the class. It was an image that simultaneously felt so profoundly truthful, while making little logical sense.

Continue Reading
Lifting Each Other Up — Support networks are crucial to our existence was last modified: January 4th, 2019 by Crystal Paradis
December 21, 2018
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Writing

The Unphotographed Crêpe

written by Crystal Paradis

I thought about photographing my crêpe

But then, I thought, then

It will no longer be solely mine.

Continue Reading
The Unphotographed Crêpe was last modified: November 17th, 2015 by Crystal Paradis
November 17, 2015
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
PortsmouthLOVEWriting

‘Tis still the Season in Portsmouth

written by Crystal Paradis

The tree is still up in Portsmouth
Though nary a jingle in sight
The calendar’s leaning towards Easter
But still Yule in the Square’s the sight

Continue Reading
‘Tis still the Season in Portsmouth was last modified: March 5th, 2015 by Crystal Paradis
March 5, 2015
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Writing

Handwritten Poetry: William Fogg Memorial Library

written by Crystal Paradis

Here’s a handwritten/scrawled poem. Because a) it’s easier than typing it out, and b) doesn’t it just look better this way?

William Fogg Handwritten Poem

Handwritten Poetry: William Fogg Memorial Library was last modified: November 24th, 2014 by Crystal Paradis
November 24, 2014
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Social JusticeWriting

James Foley, #NHFF, E-TEAM, and the Power of Storytelling

written by Crystal Paradis

As the publicist for the New Hampshire Film Festival, the festival weekend tends to be a complete whirlwind for me.This was my second year in this role for the festival, since joining Vital, the festival’s official marketing partner, in August of 2013. With 123 films screening this year, and over 100 last year, there are so many great stories to tell leading up to and throughout the weekend.

But this isn’t just an event about eating popcorn and watching movies. As NHFF Executive Director Nicole Gregg points out, there is something about the festival that makes the film experience so much more than pulling up a movie on Netflix. More than just bringing great independent film to the Portsmouth audience, NHFF also brings them the storytellers—and the story behind the telling.

Continue Reading
James Foley, #NHFF, E-TEAM, and the Power of Storytelling was last modified: October 20th, 2014 by Crystal Paradis
October 20, 2014
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Writing

Inbox Zero

written by Crystal Paradis

Prioritizations passed down
From leaders, peers and self
Trying to put in order
Of most to least likely
To cause a crisis
If ignored

But then I escape
Rediscover
That childhood secret refuge
Look up — up — up
And

Who am I to ignore
This tree’s priority
Of being looked at
Of being appreciated
For its gnarled bark
Its high, reaching limbs
Stretching — stretching

Who am I to say that
The contemplation
Of what caused
That bend — and
That knot
Is less crucial

Than anything sitting in my inbox

Inbox Zero was last modified: October 13th, 2014 by Crystal Paradis
October 13, 2014
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Writing

Girls are Allowed to Like the Color Blue?!

written by Crystal Paradis

I lost my grandmother in February.

Continue Reading
Girls are Allowed to Like the Color Blue?! was last modified: August 5th, 2014 by Crystal Paradis
August 5, 2014
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Writing

Baby, it’s really, really cold outside.

written by Crystal Paradis

I walked home from work swaddled in two hats, two scarves, two coats, two pairs of gloves, and two very toasty, sturdy boots. Foolishly, I only had on only one pair of pants.

Continue Reading
Baby, it’s really, really cold outside. was last modified: January 3rd, 2014 by Crystal Paradis
January 3, 2014
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Writing

Surviving NaNoWriMo 2014: Share Your Tips!

written by Crystal Paradis

Before the kickoff of NaNoWriMo 2014, I wrote this guest article over on tanyagold.com: 

Continue Reading
Surviving NaNoWriMo 2014: Share Your Tips! was last modified: November 25th, 2013 by Crystal Paradis
November 25, 2013
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
CopywritingWriting

Hyphens, En Dashes, and Em Dashes — What’s the Difference?

written by Crystal Paradis

Ever wonder why there are three lengths of dashes, and if they each have a specific intended use (spoiler alert: they do!)? Or, mayhaps you hadn’t even noticed that there ARE varying lengths of dashes! Never worry — I’m here to help!

Continue Reading

Hyphens, En Dashes, and Em Dashes — What’s the Difference? was last modified: November 19th, 2013 by Crystal Paradis
November 19, 2013
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Newer Posts
Older Posts

About Crystal

As a writer and organizer with a background in digital marketing, event organizing and community engagement, I help values-aligned individuals and organizations improve their message, online presence and reach.

More about Crystal

Search 🔍

Popular Articles

  • Equal Access to Abortion Matters — Repeal the Hyde Amendment

    March 15, 2016
  • Gun Violence is Our Responsibility

    July 12, 2016
  • Domestic Violence Survivors Deserve a Better Court Model

    April 27, 2016
  • The Global Refugee Crisis — And What You Can Do About It

    December 31, 2015
  • New Hampshire Women Deserve Equal Political Representation

    May 22, 2016

Get Updates ✉️

Twitter Instagram Pinterest Linkedin

Values-Centric Work

https://youtu.be/pflxpCI9pm8

More from Crystal Paradis:

  • Feminist Oasis
  • Social Justice
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing
  • Tech & Productivity
  • Women’s Health
  • Writing
  • #PortsmouthLOVE

New Post Alerts

Featured Services

  • Feminist Oasis
  • Cause, Campaign & Event Marketing
  • Copywriting Services

Search

Crystal on Instagram

Instagram requires authorization to view a user profile. Use autorized account in widget settings

@2016 - PenciDesign. All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign
Featured homepage image credits: Latest Projects by Raya on Assignment; Services & Feminist Oasis by Kate & Keith Photography.


Back To Top