Blogs by and for Writers
August 24, 2007 by Lillie
If you’re a writer – or a reader who likes to keep up with writers – you probably like to read writing and writers’ blogs.
The Big List of Writing Blogs has a list of blogs broken down into three categories: Blogs for Writers, Writers’ Blogs, and Blogs on Blogging. Although many of my favorites are on this list, there are a few I don’t see. And, of course, there are many new ones that I’m checking out. A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye is listed under Writers’ Blogs.
Misti Sandefur has posted a shorter list of her favorite writing and writers’ blogs, “some great blogs,” in her words, at Life of a Writer. I’m honored that A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye is on this list that includes some of my favorites.
Dana Prince listed Some Fave Writing Spots, a short list of five blogs and sites for writers.
I read a lot of writers and writing blogs. Here are a few of my favorites.
A Writer’s Edge, “a writer’s journal … with a techie touch” from Georganna Hancock (listed in the Big List under Blogs for Writers)
All Freelance Writing, “your freelance writing resource” from Jennifer Mattern (creator of the Big List, listed under Blogs for Writers and one of Misti’s favorites)
ChrisBlogging, “freelance writing, blogging for cash and more” from freelancer Chris Bibey
Confident Writing, “because our words count” from writing coach Joanna Young
Crayon Writer, “freelance copywriting from the perspective of …” freelancer Theda K.
Drawing on Words, from writer Tammi Reynolds and her Monday Muse (on the Big List under Writers’ Blogs)
Freelance Folder, “the place for freelancers, entrepreneurs and work at home folks,” a multi-authored blog
Getting It Write for You, “a blog of encouragement, learning, and inspiration …” from writer Lisa Vella
Grow Your Writing Business, “for freelance writers who mean business,” from freelancer Yvonne Russell (on the Big List under Blogs for Writers)
How to Start a Successful Freelance Career, “… starting and maintaining a successful freelance career …” from Yuwanda Black and Inkwell Editorial
Life of a Writer, “rambles about … life as a writer” from Misti Sandefur (on the Big List under Writers’ Blogs)
Middle Zone Musings, home of the “What I Learned …” group writing projects by Robert Hruzek
Mrs. Write Right, “word therapist (aka writer-editor)” from freelance writer/editor Julia Temlyn (one of Misti’s favorites)
Straight from Hel, “Ideas may be heaven-sent, but these words come straight from Hel,” writer Helen Ginger, that is
The Article Writer, writing and blogging news and advice from writer Matt Keegan (on the Big List under Blogs for Writers)
The Writer’s Blog by Dana Prince, “… for writers and those who dream of writing for a living from a working freelance writer”
Word Sell, Inc., “It’s all about ACTION,” from marketer Brad Shorr
Words on a Page, “advice and ramblings on the writing life” from freelancer Lori Widmer
Writer’s Notes, information and resources for writers from Jeanne Dininni (on the Big List under Blogs for Writers)
WritingThoughts, “thoughts and experiences” of freelance writer Laura Spencer (on the Big List under Writers’ Blogs)
I read a lot more blogs than this, and it was hard to cut off the list. Check out my blogroll for more great reading (not all writing-related).
If you have a blog for writers or about writing and you aren’t listed, tell us about your blog in a comment. Share other great blogs that you read and enjoy as well.
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What a privilege to be included on the list of your favorite writing blogs, Lillie. That’s a real honor, coming from you. Thanks so much.
You also need to include your own, though.
Yvonne,
I always enjoy and learn from your blog.
Thanks so much, Lillie! I truly appreciate being included in your list! I agree with Yvonne: It really is an honor! And your blog is definitely one of MY favorites!
Sincerely,
Jeanne
Lillie, thanks so much for including me on your list – and for compiling the list of resources. It’s always good to find places to go and explore and learn.
Your site is on my feed reader (and blogroll) but I’d missed your last few posts (except this one because it pinged me with the link to Confident Writing) – they’re not showing up in my reader and I just wondered if something had happened to your feed in making the (fabulous) design changes?
Thought I’d better let you know just in case
Joanna
Thank you for including, The Article Writer on your list Lillie. I feel honored and privileged to be personally recognized by you.
I’ve been following your blog for some time now, and I’m honored that you chose to include me on the list.
Thanks for taking the time to compile it. I, too, discovered a few new sites to explore from this post.
What a great list, Lillie. I can’t wait to settle in with a cup of coffee and delve into every single link.
Thank you so much for including me here!
Thanks for the inclusion.
The big list of writing blogs is definitely a work in progress, so I’ll be sure to add some of the blogs you’ve mentioned here that aren’t already on the list. And if you think of any more that I’ve not included yet, feel free to suggest them, and I’ll include them if appropriate. I may also add a new section to the list this weekend if I have the time… blogs on the business side of freelancing.
Hi Lillie, Thank you for including me on your list. It is a real honor. Many of the blogs on your list are among my favorites (including yours), and now you’ve helped me discover some great new ones.
Jeanne, Joanna, Matt, Laura, Dana, Jenn, and Brad,
I’m glad to include all of you on the list because you always deliver great content. This list is focused on writing-related blogs, so I had to leave out several of favorite blogs, and I didn’t include some excellent writing blogs because the list was getting long. So the ones listed here are my favorites of my favorites.
Joanna,
Thanks for letting me know about the feed problem. Close to the same time I changed my theme, I set Feedburner up so all my feeds theoretically go through Feedburner. I was getting discouraged at the low number of subscribers, but perhaps people have subscribed and got lost in the change-over. I’ll check into that and figure out what I need to do.
Jenn,
Thanks for compiling the big list. I’m glad to point out some great blogs to add.
Lillie,
Thank you so much for noting my blog as one of your favorites! I am truly honored – especially coming from you, as well as being listed along some of my favorite blogs!
I am almost through the first trimester of my pregnancy, and my daughter goes back to school next week, so I plan to get back to blogging on a regular basis again. Thank you for not giving up on me!
God bless you, Lillie!
Lisa
Lisa,
I look forward to reading your blog on a regular schedule, but those little ones (already here and on the way) are more important.
Lillie, I’m honored to be included in such a stellar group of writer blogs! Thanks so much (although, as you know, it’s just an honor to be nominated…)
Lovely acceptance speech, Robert.
What a great round-up. I think I know most of these writers. As a matter of fact I even work with some
Michaela,
I wanted to include your blog because it’s among my very favorites and certainly is helpful for writers. But I decided to limit this list to blogs more closely related to writing.
Oh, Lillie… only the idea that you wanted to include it makes me really happy. Thank you for such a great compliment.
Maybe I’ll write about some of my other favorite blogs and include you in that list, Mig.
Thanks for the link love, Lillie!
Lots of nice new sites here for me to check out, too!
Thanks for the list. I’m kind of a writers blog, and a bloggers blog. It’s nice to find similar sites. I got your link from Randa’s site. Emma
Lori,
Your blog is certainly one of my favorites.
Emma,
I’m one of your 31 subscribers! I didn’t include you in my list because your blog is quite new, and in keeping the list to a manageable size, I tried to choose blogs that have been around awhile.
hmmm and how long you have to be online and writing blogs to get a chance to get on the list ?
I didn’t have any specific time frame in mind, but when choosing my favorite writing blogs I tried to stick with blogs that had enough posts that readers would find valuable content. Some may have been online only a few months, but they are prolific and have lots of posts. Others may not post as often, but they have been blogging for quite awhile so they have a lot of posts. And some have been around awhile and post frequently. My criteria was primarily that the blogs were related to writing and had plenty of valuable content.
Thanks for adding me to your list! I truly appreciate it…
Chris,
Glad to include your blog that offers great content.
Lillie,
I’m so happy I inspired you to create a list of your own, and thanks so much for including me in your list as well. Your list included some blogs I’ve never visited, so I’ll be sure to check those out. It’s always nice to discover new bloggers.
Thanks for the inspiration, Misti. Enjoy the new blogs you discovered on my list.
Thanks a lot for this list, def one of the better writing resources I’ve seen in awhile.
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