56 Amazing Writing and Publishing Blogs
Here is a collection of great writing blogs and blogs for writers, as well as websites and online communities for writers. This list is by no means definitive, but represents some of the most notable blogs about writing, as reviewed by peers in the writing, editing and publishing industry. These are blogs written by agents, publishers, writers, authors and editors, and are full of insider information about publishing, tips and tutorials for writers, inspiration, creativity and support. They’re also well-written and entertaining.
In the interests of faithfully reporting the results of “best writing blogs” contests and recommendations, we have not edited lists found on other sites, and therefore there may be a few overlapping titles. We hope this comprehensive list of blogs and websites about writing will be helpful for writers seeking information about writing, editing, publishing, or related topics.
Best Writing and Publishing Blogs of 2009
The following 25 sites were nominated ‘Best Writing Blogs of 2009’ by www.editorunleashed.com. Editor Unleashed itself is a lighthouse in the writing and publishing community – full of practical tips and indispensable wisdom – run by Maria Scheider; formerly Editor-in-Chief of Writer’s Digest magazine and currently Lifestyles Digital Content Manager with The Cincinnati Enquirer.
- Best Writing Blog #1: A Newbie’s Guide to Getting Published
- Best Writing Blog #2: Editorial Ass
- Best Writing Blog #3: Loudpoet
- Best Writing blog #4: GuardianUK Books Blog
- Best Writing blog #5: Writer Beware
- Best Writing blog #6: How Publishing Really Works
- Best Writing blog #7: Nathan Bransford
- Best Writing blog #8: QueryShark
- Best Writing blog #9: Rants & Ramblings of a Literary Agent
- Best Writing blog #4: The Creative Penn
- Best Writing blog #11: Inkygirl
- Best Writing blog #12: LeftBrainWrite
- Best Writing blog #13: Roughly Speaking
- Best Writing Blog # 14: Six Sentences
- Best Writing blog #15: Write for your Life
- Best Writing blog #16: Flogging the Quill
- Best Writing blog #17: Post-Apocalyptic Publishing
- Best Writing blog #18: The Word
- Best Writing blog #19: The Book Deal
- Best Writing blog #20: Writer Unboxed
- Best Writing blog #21: Freelance Writing Jobs Network
- Best Writing blog #22: Quips & Tips for Successful Writers
- Best Writing blog #23: The Urban Muse
- Best Writing blog #24: Thursday Bram
- Best Writing blog #25: Words on the Page
Top Blogs for Writers of 2009
Here are 27 more great writing blogs and blogs for writers recommended by Michael A. Stelzner at www.writingwhitepapers.com – these were finalists for his ‘Top 10 Blogs for Writers‘ competition. Stelzner is one of the leading authorities on the topic of writing and marketing white papers, and has worked with many of the world’s most recognized companies, including Microsoft, Dow Jones, FedEx, Motorola, Monster, Hewlett-Packard and SAP.
- Great Writing blog #26: 3000 Messages Blog
- Great Writing blog #27: Collective Inkwell
- Great Writing blog #28: Confident Writing
- Great Writing blog #29: CopyBlogger
- Great Writing blog #30: Editor Unleashed
- Great Writing blog #31: Freelance Writing Jobs
- Great Writing blog #32: Fuel Your Writing
- Great Writing blog #33: Future Now
- Great Writing blog #34: How Publishing Really Works
- Great Writing blog #35: InkyGirl
- Great Writing blog #36: Men WithPens
- Great Writing blog #37: Nail Your Novel
- Great Writing blog #38: Neo Blue Panther
- Great Writing blog #39: Off the Page by Drew Myron
- Great Writing blog #40: One Night Stanzas
- Great Writing blog #41: Renegade Writer
- Great Writing blog #42: Storyfix
- Great Writing blog #42: The Adventurous Writer
- Great Writing blog #43: The Aspiring Mangaka & Writers Blog
- Great Writing blog #44: Urban Muse
- Great Writing blog #45: WordCount
- Great Writing blog #46: Write for Your Life
- Great Writing blog #47: Write to Done
- Great Writing blog #48: Writer’s Edge
- Great Writing blog #49: Writer’s on the Rise
- Great Writing blog #50: WriteSmart
- Great Writing blog #51: Writing Pays
5 more good blogs about writing
Finally, 5 more good blogs about writing recommended by www.procrastinatingwritersblog.com: a site dedicated to “help you (writers) overcome your procrastination, develop a habit of writing and finish the creative writing projects you’ve been putting off for so long.”
- Great Writing blog #52: StoryFix
- Great Writing blog #53: Daily Writing Tips
- Great Writing blog #54: Daily Blog Tips
- Great Writing blog #55: Lit Drift
- Great Writing blog #56: Write Anything
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