This is my first attempt at constructing a crossword puzzle.
I have loved solving crossword puzzles for a long time, but creating my own opened my eyes to the many challenges involved with crafting a good puzzle. For me, the biggest challenge was the grid shape. I had some seed answers I liked, but getting them in a good grid shape was much more difficult than I anticipated.
Since I created my puzzle, I've been really analyzing the grid shapes and black square placement of puzzles that I'm solving. There is an art to crossword puzzle creation that I appreciate much more now.