Crystal L. Bass is a celebrated author, producer, playwright, actress, director, book coach, motivational speaker, and a cool camp mom with a proven track record of success. In 2010, she founded Crystal Clear Publications and published her first critically acclaimed novel, “Dark Clouds: A Charm City Family’s Struggle.” The novel chronicles the lives of four siblings, their relationships with their mother, and many significant incidents from her own childhood.

Building on her literary success, Crystal fulfilled a long-held dream by adapting her novel into a stage play. She produced, directed, and toured the nationally acclaimed production “Ain’t No Love Like A Mother’s Love,” which brought her personal experiences to the stage. Following this success, she released her sophomore book, "Whirlwind," the sequel to "Dark Clouds."

Capitalizing on her accomplishments, Crystal founded Creative Writer’s University, where she imparts her extensive knowledge and experience to writers, aspiring authors, and emerging playwrights. Her dedication and influence have earned her recognition from the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and the Rainbow Push Coalition as one of the Top Inspirational and Engaged Leaders.

To date, Crystal has empowered dozens of writers and aspiring authors to collectively earn hundreds of thousands of dollars by leveraging their unique life stories and experiences to build their own empires.