by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 5, 2026 | For the Authors
Author Nate Atkins won Crystal Lake’s most recent flash contest and has agreed to host. This month’s theme is ARCHIVAL HORROR. “Some folks call it found footage horror. I like to call it modern epistolary. Anyway, you get the gist. Think unredacted incident...
by Joe Mynhardt | Feb 23, 2026 | Crystal Lake Academy, For the Authors
Write Your Novel(la) in Three MonthsCrystal Lake Academy proudly presents the 5th Annual Author’s Journey Workshop—a fully online, intensive program designed to take your idea from concept to completion.Many of our past students have gone on to secure publishing...
by Joe Mynhardt | Dec 3, 2025 | blog, For the Authors
I’ve been taking in a lot lately—creatively, mentally, spiritually. Reading, listening, learning, interviewing people far smarter than me. And somewhere in the middle of all that, I realized something about myself… and about what actually makes people happy. For me,...
by Joe Mynhardt | Oct 8, 2025 | For the Authors
End 2025 on a high note and step boldly into the new year with clarity, confidence,and a plan. This live 3-hour workshop is designed to help authors and creatorstransform their mindset, sharpen their brand, and finally put all the tools at theirdisposal into...
by Joe Mynhardt | Sep 26, 2025 | For the Authors
Writers, creators, and horror fans—this is your chance to go behind the scenes with Joe Mynhardt, award-winning publisher and founder of Crystal Lake Publishing.Join us for a live Q&A event where you can ask Joe your burning questions about: ✍️ Writing better...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jun 10, 2025 | Crystal Lake Academy, For the Authors
Crystal Lake founder and publisher, Joe Mynhardt, has added 2 new workshops to our webstore (starting at only $3). Both are PowerPoint presentations with audio from Joe. Click on the images below for more information on each workshop. How to write a great synopsis...
