Writers' Blogs That I Like

Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Sep 30

There are lots of lists of writing blogs on the web. Probably the one that most people are familiar with is the Writer's Digest annual 100 Best Websites for Writers. I choose several every year to explore. Sometimes I agree that they are a worthwhile resource, and sometimes they just aren't that interesting or valuable to me.

I seem to keep going back to the same writers' websites and blogs over and over again. Here are ten of my favorites:

Writer's Relief Blog. I've never used Writer's Relief's submission service, but I've found their blog articles to be informative and inspiring. I've even used some as guest posts on ARHtistic License.
YA Outside the Lines. Ten authors of young adult novels post every month on a specific writing-related topic.
Live Write Thrive. C.S. Lakin is a novelist who has also written several excellent books about the craft of writing. She's also posted a bunch of wonderful downloadable resources on her site.
Writers Helping Writers. Angela Ackermann and Becca Puglisi are the authors of a popular series of "thesauri" for novelists. That's an oversimplification. Their books teach you to write so that readers experience your characters' traits, emotions, conflicts, occupations, and your story's settings intensely and intimately. Their blog focuses on the craft of fiction writing.
Writers in the Storm. A team of five authors write much of the material on this blog, but are also supplemented with guest posts from awesome writers and instructors (such as Margie Lawson) on all aspects of writing.
The Write Practice. I come to this blog for the excellent articles. At the end of every post is an assignment you can do if you want to explore or practice the techniques given in the article. You can also join the Write Practice community if you want to participate in their workshops and other perks.
A Writer's Path. This blog of writing advice was started by author Ryan Lanz. Over the years, he's assembled a stable of guest authors (I'm one) who also contribute their insights. It's clear that there is no one path to becoming a successful author. Each of us has our own journey, our own style, our own processes. You'll find conflicting advice and alternative experiences on this blog.
The Write Life. There is so much information on this site—about traditional publishing vs. self-publishing; freelancing; blogging; marketing; the craft of writing. They also offer services for writers.
Jane Friedman is a publishing guru. She's written ten books on the writing business, and her blog is a font of writing wisdom. She is a coveted conference speaker. She has a Sunday Business Sermons series on YouTube.
Publishing . . . and Other Forms of Insanity. Author Erica Verrillo posts lists of interest to writers, such as upcoming writing contests, markets for various genres, new agents and what they're looking for, writing conferences and workshops, and calls for submissions. If you have several ideas in progress and you don't know what you should be focusing on, read this blog for opportunities.