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Finding the Best Creative Writing Blogs on the Internet

Regardless how many books I’ve written or sold, if I’m not still educating myself about writing, I’m stagnating.

My late mother taught me the value of life-long learning. Not only was she a piano teacher into her eighties, but she was also a piano student. 

One of the most powerful learning tools today is the internet. But you could surf through endless writing blogs before finally finding which are the best for you and worthy of your time. 

So I asked my team to research what’s out there, and we’ve compiled a short list to get you started. But you also know how to search by specifying genres and areas of interest, so don’t stop here. Our list is by no means exhaustive, and I haven’t even included all the ones I enjoy. 

Here, then, are just suggestions of a few blogs you might want to check out to start your own list of writing resources —and we list them in alphabetical order:

• Become a Writer Today

Through his blog Become a Writer Today , Bryan Collins focuses on the needs of new writers. 

A non-fiction writer, blogger, and podcaster, Bryan writes on those genres, as well as on self-publishing . He’s written two 3-book series, “Become a Better Writer Today” and “The Power of Creativity.” 

A team of writers cover the business side of writing and such topics as writer’s block , formatting, and best practices. 

• The Creative Penn

A New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, Joanna Penn is behind The Creative Penn . 

She also writes books for writers—her 21 titles have sold more than a half million copies. She’s a speaker, an entrepreneur, runs Curl Up Press, and has been named one of the top 100 Creative Professionals in the UK. 

Joanna’s blog focuses on self-publishing, marketing, and writing. The Creative Penn podcast offers more than 350 episodes on writing.

• Creative Writing Now

Founded by writing teacher Nancy Strauss, Creative Writing Now offers courses, tips , prompts, and information on writing contests. Writing teachers will find lesson plans as well.  

DIY MFA serves as a do-it-yourself manual for the equivalent of a Master of Fine Arts in writing without the expense. It centers on writing with focus, reading with purpose, building your writing community, and how to discover the writing tools available online and off.

Founded by author and podcaster Gabriela Pereira, the site posts on everything from playwriting to surviving rejection, travel writing, and many other writing topics. She offers a “ writer igniter ” that generates writing prompts. 

• Jane Friedman

A must read for writers and publishers, blogger Jane Friedman is one of the leading voices in the digital age of publishing.

She has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, publishes The Hot Sheet (a newsletter for authors), is a columnist for Publishers Weekly , a professor with The Great Courses ( How to Publish Your Book ), and wrote The Business of Being a Writer . 

Jane’s blog offers how-to’s on publishing, writing a book proposal , finding a literary agent , and many other such topics. 

• Helping Writers Become Authors

Through her website Helping Writers Become Authors , K.M. Weiland has published more than 1,200 blog posts educating writers on the ins and outs and dos and don’ts of writing and publishing. 

She offers a bi-monthly e-letter, a podcast, and a vlog. She writes historical and speculative fiction, as well as how-to books, including Outlining Your Novel and Structuring Your Novel .

• Live Write Thrive

Novelist, copyeditor, and writing coach C.S. Lakin  created Live Write Thrive to help write your novel with posts like “ The Challenges of Believability in Writing Science Fiction ” and “ The 3 Ways to Show Emotion in Your Characters .” 

Bridget and Brendan McNulty and Dagmar Timler co-founded Now Novel , a platform designed to help you craft your story . 

The blog offers information for writers at every stage, a character writing hub, productivity tips, and help creating fantasy worlds. 

• Pro Writing Aid

Pro Writing Aid is a desktop app you can use with programs like Scrivener , Word, and Google Docs. It catches grammar errors, suggests style changes, and even checks your work for plagiarism.

Their blog covers which writing apps are best, the writing process, blogging and content writing, grammar rules , and business writing. 

• Write It Sideways

Founded by Suzannah Windsor, Write It Sideways is for aspiring and emerging writers . 

A team of writers answers questions budding writers ask, and blogs on things like writer’s intuition,“Confessions of a Writing Group Virgin,” and “Here’s the Type of Hate Mail Bloggers Get.” 

• Writers Helping Writers

Authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi created Writers Helping Writers for new writers, seasoned writers, editors, and writing teachers. The blog offers advice on technique and strategy, as well as “Navigating the Changing Face of Book Promotion with Smart, Effective Strategies” and “ How To Stop Self-Doubt From Holding You Back From Writing .” 

• The Write Practice

Joe Bunting started The Write Practice to help writers become better through practice. 

He offers writing prompts and provides a platform for fellow writers to offer feedback on what you’ve written. 

And of course you’re always welcome to visit me at JerryJenkins.com .

Over the last half century I’ve been an editor, a publisher, a nonfiction author, and a novelist—yet I’m still learning and growing like you. I offer a 20-Step Guide on How to Write a Book , How to Develop a Great Story Idea , Find the Right Writers Group and How to Write Dialogue . 

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The best mentoring comes from seasoned writers proven in their fields. So dive into these blog sites and commit to life-long learning. 

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How to Write a Novella

Ever since I published my first novella, my love of the form has only grown. I’ve also learned a thing or two about how to write a novella, how they compare to novels, and why they’re such a manageable, versatile choice for self-publishing writers.

The Fool’s Journey (Part 1)

What is the Fool’s Journey? The ‘Fool’s Journey’ is the term coined by Eden Gray to describe the story of the Major Arcana of the Tarot. Unfortunately, Gray’s own account of the journey is merely a rushed appendix to A Complete Guide to the Tarot, and in the

100 Story Ideas

Since I have more story ideas than I can possibly explore in a lifetime, please allow me to offer some to you in this post. Pick the idea that excites you the most, and you’ll find that its momentum will conjure up a whole

How to Plot Your Novel On One Page (Video Workshop)

In this 1-hour writing workshop we create a fantasy story plot using randomly-generated elements. Why not take some time to sit back, relax, and learn how to plot a novel on one page? It’s fast, FUN, and it can change the way you view stories forever!

How to Grow As a Writer

Writing often feels like taking two steps forward and one step back (or worse, one forward and two back). As if that weren’t hard enough, naysayers keep claiming that writing is an in-born talent, rather than a transferable skill. Codswallop. I firmly believe that as long

52 Romance Story Ideas with Built-in Conflict

Here are enough romance story ideas to write a story a week for a year. I hope you find your spark! Romance Worksheets If you need help developing your romance story ideas, I have a bundle of 11 worksheets you can use.  Click here to

Show, Don’t Tell with Famous Authors

“Show, don’t tell,” was what I was taught at school. You, too? Showing is usually defined as relating the story through descriptions of the character’s feelings, sensations, perceptions, and thoughts. Telling, on the other hand, is a straight-forward (and usually far more succinct) expression

Worldbuilding Demonstration

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How to Write Your Fastest Story Ever

The knowledge that writing fast doesn’t mean writing bad, was one of the most important lessons I learned from NaNoWriMo. In fact, many famous novels and novellas were written in just a few weeks: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, Matthew Lewis’s The Monk,

The knowledge that writing fast doesn’t mean writing bad, was one of the most important lessons I learned from NaNoWriMo. In fact, many famous novels and novellas were written in just a few weeks: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, Matthew Lewis’s The Monk, H. Rider Haggard’s King Solomon’s Mines, as well as many other works

Character Arc Plot & Kurt Vonnegut’s Story Shapes

A character arc is a simple way to visualise your character’s progress through the story, whether it’s a binary comparison of their beginning and end states, or a point-by-point graph of their emotional ups and downs… Last week we studied how characters change, and this week’s worksheet offers a simple method for visualising that change.

“Show, don’t tell,” was what I was taught at school. You, too? Showing is usually defined as relating the story through descriptions of the character’s feelings, sensations, perceptions, and thoughts. Telling, on the other hand, is a straight-forward (and usually far more succinct) expression of actions, characteristics, and backstory.   Here’s a simple example of

Writing Worksheets

This page indexes over 150 free writing worksheets. Members of my Coterie can download each years’ worksheets in one master PDF. Click here to join and access the Coterie library. Story Worksheets Story Problem Story Loops Spark to Story Character Log Character Introductions Protagonist vs. Antagonist The Home World Pep Talks Celebrations Characters Change Character Arc

Writing often feels like taking two steps forward and one step back (or worse, one forward and two back). As if that weren’t hard enough, naysayers keep claiming that writing is an in-born talent, rather than a transferable skill. Codswallop. I firmly believe that as long as you’re willing to put in the work and play the

Ever since I published my first novella, my love of the form has only grown. I’ve also learned a thing or two about how to write a novella, how they compare to novels, and why they’re such a manageable, versatile choice for self-publishing writers. If you’ve always dreamt of writing a novel but have never succeeded

Since I have more story ideas than I can possibly explore in a lifetime, please allow me to offer some to you in this post. Pick the idea that excites you the most, and you’ll find that its momentum will conjure up a whole new story world, replete with fascinating new characters! Story Ideas Here

The One Page Novel Story Structure

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Writing Quotes to Make You Feel Like a Writer

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How to Use Plot Formulas

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The 12 Best Creative Writing Blogs to Master the Craft of Creative Writing

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April 5, 2021

Are you looking to improve your creative writing skills but overwhelmed with the seemingly endless blogging sites? There are an estimated 2 million blog posts written everyday; navigating that amount of content can be intimidating. Whether you’re a writing professional or an aspiring first-time author, whether your interest is in historical fiction or short stories, there are several great blogging options available that will cater to your specific needs.

One resource, blog.consultants500.com , is an excellent resource for finding the right blog for your project. It’sreviewed, compared, and ranked over 180 writing blogs. The finalists include handy writing guides such as JK Rowling’s 8 Rules of Writing , How to Overcome Writer’s Block: 14 Tricks That Work , and Lies Writers Believe That are Holding Them Back .

But we also have our own picks that will aid any non-fiction or fiction writer. Here are 12 creative writing blogs to help you through the writing process:

1. Writing Forward is  a creative writing blog with loads of useful information. This site is clear and easy to use. It encourages you to get outside your comfort zone with emphasis on character development, poetry tips, and more.

Frequency: Two posts/month.  writingforward.com

2. This Itch Of Writing is a blog by novelist Emma Darwin. Darwin focuses on perseverance in creative fiction and non-fiction, as well as writing your first novel. She gives valuable advice on dealing with your own inner critic and getting your work out there.

Frequency: 15 posts/year.  emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisi..

3. Writer’s Fun Zone aims to “make book writing and marketing fun instead of intimidating.” It caters to both first-time and seasoned authors of fiction and non-fiction. WFZ introduces you to aspiring and published authors who give advice on everything from character development to marketing your first novel.

Frequency: Three posts/week.  writersfunzone.com/blog

4. Creative Writing News’ goal is to “support and guide everyone who is trying to earn money from writing.” This site opens up and presents the writer with a variety of publishing opportunities from dark fantasy to comedy. CWN offers free writing workshops, literary events, writing courses, job opportunities, and more.

Frequency: Three posts/week.  creativewritingnews.com

5. WriteByNight is a writer service “dedicated to helping you achieve your creative potential.” It offers do-it-yourself resources for writers as well as professional coaching, manuscript consultation, and publishing advice in all genres.

Frequency: Two posts/month.  writebynight.net/blog

6. Write to Done ,  curated by chief editor Mary Jaksch, creates content on a range of topics, including how to become a successful blogger and finding the right literary agent for your specific needs. The site offers articles on virtual book club opportunities, tips on how to create a book outline in less than an hour, and how to write more efficiently and make more money. Plus, consultants500.com chose this site as their number one creative writing blog.

Be sure to check out https://writetodone.com/

7. Live Write Thrive , run by Susanne Lakin, offers relevant content and helpful tips for the first-time writer. Lakin is a soft place to land for aspiring writers looking for guidance and support. Blog posts on topics such as How to Launch a Book During a PandemicandHow to Write When the World has Broken Your Heart seem particularly relevant and at the core of why we write at all. https://www.livewritethrive.com/

8. Writers in the Storm has offered advice and support to writers since 2010. The blog is maintained and supported by a group of seasoned writers who aim to help new and experienced authors weather the storm of the writing world and navigate the paradigm shift in the publishing industry. They offer thoughtful and in-depth articles on subjects such as character development in the novel and Why Don’t Best Sellers Use Deep Point of View?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/  

9. Helping Writers Become Authors is authoredby K.M. Weiland, who’swon awardsfor writing guides such as Structuring Your Novel and Creating Character Arcs. Since 2007, Weiland’s site has aimed to mentor writers who have great ideas but need help organizing broader story principles. The site also offers live workshops and webinars. When you sign up for her blog, you’ll receive her free e-book, Crafting Unforgettable Characters.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/about/

10. Joanna Penn explores how to make money being a writer. The New York Times and USA Today best-selling author presents herself as a writer who’s made many mistakes. She aims to make the publishing process less intimidating for emerging writers through the telling of her own journey. Penn also offers resources such podcasts, DIY guides to publishing, tutorials, and everything else you need to become a successful author/entrepreneur.

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

11. Write It Sideways , founded by Suzannah Windsor, is concise and user-friendly for aspiring writers.  With a collection of over 390 articles written by those who have gone before, Windsor offers a platform for every genre and writer. Articles explore the art of bringing love relationships to life to finding the zeitgeist of the past in historical fiction. There’s also information and advice on free courses and webinars. https://writeitsideways.com/

12. JerryJenkins.com offers the unique and experienced insights of a 21-time New York Times best-selling author. Jenkins, one of the most commercially successful writers of our time, offers three free guides that focus on areas writers typically struggle with: How to Maximize Your Time, The Ultimate Self-Editing Checklist, and 5 Online Resources Every Serious Author Needs.

These days, becoming a published author is filled with new challenges. These websites can help you target your audience and get your work noticed in an ever-changing publishing environment. Whatever your goal is, these links provide something useful for any new or seasoned writer. Good luck!

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10 Creative Writing Blogs to Find the Best Writing Advice

by GetPublished | Aug 13, 2019 | Writing

Each genre of writing has its difficulties⁠—nonetheless, creative writing can be a unique challenge!

Creative writing requires the author to depend on creative inspiration instead of not on real-world facts and information. The creative writer must figure out how to build characters and stories out of their imagination, which is no easy feat! That is why it can be very helpful for writers to make a practice of reading creative writing blogs and interacting with other authors to help get the creative juices flowing.

Join a Writing Community! ????

Writing can be a solitary task. Nevertheless, you’d be robbing yourself of a lot of support if you aren’t a part of a writing community.

Joining a writing company is beneficial for many reasons. For example, in-person writing groups or workshops allow you to find a support system in your local area. Additionally, web-based writing communities are a lucrative method to find diverse support.

Even more, there are a plethora of ways to get involved in online writing communities. To elaborate, interact in writers’ forums, follow writers you admire on social media, read the best creative blogs.

All in all, these are simple ways you can get involved in a writing community. And, as a result, learn from other writers, share your knowledge, and get tips to progress your creative writing career!

Get Inspired with These Best Creative Writing Blogs ????

Here are 10 creative writing blogs that you should consider reading for writing tips and support.

#1: Jane Friedman Blog

Publishing industry veteran Jane Friedman is the author of The Business of Being a Writer and The Hot Sheet. Additionally, she is the author of the Jane Friedman Blog ! Posts—some written by Friedman, others by guest bloggers—cover a wide array of helpful topics. From the nuts and bolts of writing (e.g. character building, creating context) to networking and finding a publisher, Jane Friedman’s blog will prepare you to succeed in the writing world.

#2: Writing Forward

Writing Forward is a creative writing blog that gives writers plenty to chew on! The blog includes musings like “What is poetry?” and “What makes iconic characters unforgettable?” Other blogs include in-depth grammar lessons, tips for setting writing goals and advice on avoiding clichés. To get your creativity going, there are also posts featuring storytelling exercises and writing prompts!

#3: Well-Storied

Fantasy fiction author Kristen Kieffer is the founder and author of blog Well-Storied . Well-storied is a compilation of Kieffer’s and guest author’s greatest tip for the trade. This reader-friendly blog uses bold graphics to highlight topics such as editing fiction, and writing motivation. While some posts focus on the crucial basics of writing, others get into meaningful aspects of the writing life.

#4: Peter Rey’s Blog

Author Peter Rey’s blog provides creative writing advice and reflections on writing through a more personal lens. Blog posts include a wide range of topics. For example, Ray’s pet peeves as a reader and what a recent move taught him about writing. Also, he offers practical writing advice like how many drafts are too many drafts.

#5: Writers Helping Writers

Writers Helping Writers ‘ mission is to provoke thoughtful commentary on creative writing to help you conquer common writing challenges. The blog features useful resources like its Descriptive Thesaurus Collection posts. Conflict, Character Motivation, Occupation, and so on are common topics that these posts are based around. For example, a recent Conflict Thesaurus entry on the plot point of “Taking Advice from the Wrong Person” provides dramatic examples, lists of potentially disastrous results, people who could be affected, resulting in emotions, positive outcomes, etc. It’s a great resource that essentially does your brainstorming for you!

#6: NaNoWriMo Blog

National Novel Writing Month, called NaNoWriMo by those in the know, is a popular annual event in which authors are encouraged to spend the month of November working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel. The non-profit behind the event runs a great blog that features news about it and other writing programs run by NaNoWriMo, also including relevant posts on topics like how to break through writer’s block.

#7: Writer Unboxed

Get a daily dose of creative writing advice from writers like yourself at Writers Unboxed , a blog about the craft and business of fiction. From contemplative pieces on the challenges of being a writer to more technical articles like an explanation of how to revise your manuscript in Scrivener (a well-known word processing program), Writers Unboxed offers a wide range of blog posts covering many angles of the writing experience.

#8: The Muffin

WomenOnWriting.com (also known as WOW!) is a global e-zine dedicated to supporting women through the creative writing process. Its blog The Muffin, which publishes new posts daily, provides tips and inspiration to readers through engaging interviews with writers, reviews and spotlights on books authored by women, writing prompts, editing advice, and much more.

#9: Creative Writing Contests

Writing contests can give writers an excellent opportunity to get their work out into the world, and possibly earn publication and prize money. But, it can be hard to hunt down these opportunities. Fortunately, the Creative Writing Contests blog does the work for you, posting about upcoming contests in creative writing and poetry, as well as other opportunities and information about fellowships, writing residencies, and grants.

#10: Time to Write

Former television writer Jurgen Wolff (Family Ties, Benson) brings his decades of hard-earned experience to his blog Time to Write . Posts include pep talks, advice on everything from brainstorming to creating characters, and a focus on screenwriting tips and thoughts that will be especially helpful for those of you hoping to write for film or TV.

Bonus blog! ???? Gatekeeper Press Blog

Not to toot our own horn, but we think the blog that you are reading right now is worth following! The Gatekeeper Press blog digs into several issues important to writers, like the cost of publishing and what authors can expect to earn . Gatekeeper’s blog features important writer topics such as self-publishing , eBook publishing , marketing , choosing a book title , and more!

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Top 15 Creative Writing Blogs to Fuel Your Imagination

Welcome, reader! Are you an aspiring writer looking for inspiration to kickstart your creative journey? Look no further! In this article, we have curated a list of the top 15 creative writing blogs that will fuel your imagination and help you hone your writing skills. Whether you are interested in fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, these blogs offer a plethora of resources, tips, and prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Whether you need guidance, motivation, or simply want to connect with a vibrant writing community, these blogs have got you covered. So grab your favorite writing utensil, settle into a cozy spot, and get ready to explore the creative depths of these incredible blogs.

Introduction to Creative Writing Blogs

Creative writing blogs are online platforms where writers share their insights, tips, and inspiration to help others in their writing journey. These blogs have become an essential resource for aspiring authors and provide a wealth of information and resources.

What are creative writing blogs

Creative writing blogs are online platforms where writers express their creativity and share their experiences, knowledge, and advice with others who share a passion for writing. These blogs serve as a virtual meeting place for authors of various genres and styles, creating a vibrant community that encourages collaboration and learning.

Through these blogs, writers showcase their work, discuss their writing process, and offer guidance to fellow writers. They share personal anecdotes and provide valuable insights into the craft of writing. Additionally, many creative writing blogs feature writing prompts, exercises, and challenges to help writers overcome writer\’s block and spark their creativity.

Importance of creative writing blogs

Creative writing blogs play a vital role in the writing community by offering a wealth of information and resources. They provide aspiring authors with the necessary tools and knowledge to improve their writing skills and navigate the publishing world. These blogs often include detailed articles on various aspects of writing, such as character development, world-building, plot structure, and dialogue.

Moreover, creative writing blogs create a sense of community among writers. They connect individuals from different parts of the world who may not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. Writers can interact with each other through comments and discussions, exchanging ideas, feedback, and support. This sense of community fosters collaboration and encourages writers to continue their creative journey, even in the face of challenges.

Additionally, creative writing blogs offer endless inspiration. Through interviews with successful authors, book recommendations, and writing advice, bloggers expose their readers to a wide range of literary works and techniques. These blogs serve as virtual mentors, guiding aspiring authors and exposing them to diverse writing styles and perspectives. The inspiration gained from reading these blogs can fuel creativity and motivate writers to push their boundaries.

How to use creative writing blogs

Engaging with creative writing blogs is a dynamic process that involves both reading and active participation.

By regularly reading and exploring these blogs, writers can learn new techniques, discover fresh perspectives, and stay updated with the latest trends in the writing industry. It is essential to read a variety of blogs to gain exposure to different writing styles and ideas. This exposure can broaden one\’s understanding of the craft and inspire unique approaches to writing.

Furthermore, writers should actively engage with the content by leaving comments, asking questions, and joining discussions. This interaction not only helps to build connections within the writing community but also allows writers to receive feedback and advice from experienced bloggers and fellow writers.

It is important to remember that creative writing blogs are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Each writer has different preferences and goals, so it is crucial to find blogs that resonate with individual interests and needs. Exploring and finding a handful of reliable and inspiring blogs will provide a constant source of motivation and guidance throughout the writing journey.

In conclusion, creative writing blogs offer a plethora of resources, connections, and inspiration for aspiring authors. By actively engaging with these platforms, writers can enhance their skills, learn from others, and develop a supportive network within the writing community.

Top 5 Blogs for Writing Prompts

Writing prompts are an excellent way to overcome writer\’s block and ignite your creativity. These top 5 blogs offer a wide range of writing prompts suitable for writers of all skill levels and interests.

Blog 1: \”Creative Writing Now\”

If you\’re looking for a blog that provides a variety of writing prompts catering to different genres, Creative Writing Now is the perfect choice. Whether you\’re a beginner or an experienced writer, this blog offers a plethora of prompts to spark your imagination.

From prompts that delve into the realms of fantasy and science fiction to those that focus on romance or mystery, Creative Writing Now covers it all. Their prompts are carefully curated to challenge and inspire writers, helping them explore new ideas and develop their writing skills.

Blog 2: \”The Write Practice\”

The Write Practice is a blog that lives up to its name by offering a wealth of writing prompts to help writers hone their skills and develop a regular writing practice. Their prompt-filled articles cover various topics and genres, allowing writers to experiment with different writing styles.

Whether you\’re seeking prompts for short stories, novels, or even non-fiction pieces, The Write Practice has you covered. Their prompts are designed to push writers out of their comfort zones, enabling them to explore new perspectives and expand their creative abilities.

Blog 3: \”Reedsy\”

Reedsy is not only a platform that connects writers with professional editors and publishing professionals but also a blog that offers a multitude of writing prompts, contests, and courses to inspire and motivate writers.

The writing prompts on Reedsy cover various genres and themes, providing writers with ample opportunities to challenge themselves and explore new storytelling avenues. Additionally, Reedsy\’s writing contests offer a chance for recognition and growth, as they often include valuable prizes and the opportunity to have your work reviewed by industry experts.

What sets Reedsy apart is its comprehensive collection of writing courses. These courses provide in-depth guidance and instruction, allowing writers to further develop their skills while being inspired by the prompts and resources available on the blog.

Blog 4: \”Writer\’s Digest\”

If you\’re looking for a blog that not only provides writing prompts but also offers valuable advice and resources for writers, Writer\’s Digest is a must-visit. With a rich collection of articles and prompts, this blog aims to support writers at every stage of their creative journey.

Writer\’s Digest covers a wide range of writing prompts, including those tailored for specific genres, writing exercises to overcome common challenges, and prompts for character development. Their prompts are accompanied by informative articles that delve into the craft of writing, providing writers with valuable insights and tools to improve their skills.

Blog 5: \”Now Novel\”

For writers who are working on longer projects like novels, Now Novel offers a blog that combines helpful writing prompts with guidance for the novel-writing process. Their prompts focus specifically on generating ideas, developing characters, and mapping out plotlines.

Whether you\’re stuck in the early stages of brainstorming or trying to fix a plot hole, Now Novel\’s prompts are designed to help you overcome obstacles and keep your creativity flowing. With their step-by-step guidance and support, this blog is an invaluable resource for novelists.

In summary, these top 5 blogs for writing prompts: Creative Writing Now, The Write Practice, Reedsy, Writer\’s Digest, and Now Novel, offer a treasure trove of inspiration and guidance for writers of all genres and skill levels. By exploring the writing prompts provided by these blogs, you\’ll find endless possibilities to ignite your creativity and enhance your writing skills.

Top 5 Blogs for Writing Tips and Advice

Blog 1: \”Goins Writer\”

With its insightful articles, \”Goins Writer\” is a must-read blog for any aspiring writer seeking practical tips, techniques, and advice. The blog covers a wide range of topics, from finding your unique writing voice to building an audience for your work.

Blog 2: \”The Creative Penn\”

If you\’re looking for a treasure trove of resources, \”The Creative Penn\” blog is the perfect destination. This blog offers invaluable advice on self-publishing, marketing, and the business aspects of being a writer. Whether you\’re struggling with the process of self-publishing or need guidance on effectively promoting your work, \”The Creative Penn\” has got you covered.

Blog 3: \”The Write Life\”

When it comes to gathering writing tips and advice, \”The Write Life\” blog is a go-to resource. This blog provides a wealth of articles filled with practical guidance on all aspects of writing. From freelancing and productivity to overcoming common writing challenges, \”The Write Life\” has something for every writer. No matter what stage you\’re at in your writing journey, you\’re bound to find helpful insights to improve your craft on this blog.

Top 5 Blogs for Writer\’s Inspiration

Looking for some inspiration to fuel your creativity? These top 5 blogs will provide you with endless motivation, tips, and insights to help you become a better writer. From overcoming self-doubt to broadening your horizons, these blogs cover a wide range of topics that will surely spark your imagination.

Blog 1: \”Positive Writer\”

Do you often find yourself struggling with self-doubt and fear of rejection? \”Positive Writer\” is the perfect blog for you. This uplifting and motivational platform offers a collection of articles specifically designed to help writers stay positive and overcome their writing obstacles.

With practical advice and personal anecdotes, \”Positive Writer\” tackles common writing challenges head-on and provides readers with the tools they need to conquer them. Whether you\’re facing a creative block or questioning your abilities as a writer, this blog will inspire you to keep going and remind you that your words have value.

Blog 2: \”Brain Pickings\”

If you\’re looking to broaden your horizons and gain inspiration from various fields of knowledge, \”Brain Pickings\” is the blog for you. This eclectic collection of articles delves into literature, art, and creativity, offering unique insights and perspectives that will ignite your imagination.

From in-depth book reviews to thought-provoking essays, \”Brain Pickings\” provides a wealth of knowledge that will enrich your writing. By exploring different artist’s works and ideas, you\’ll be able to approach your own writing from a fresh and insightful perspective. This blog is a treasure trove of inspiration waiting to be discovered.

Blog 3: \”Writer\’s Digest\”

Looking for practical tips, success stories, and interviews with renowned writers? \”Writer\’s Digest\” has got you covered. This well-established blog publishes a wide range of inspirational content that will push you to unlock your full writing potential.

Learn from the experiences of successful authors and discover the techniques they used to overcome their struggles. \”Writer\’s Digest\” also shares valuable writing exercises that will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and experiment with new styles and genres. With its abundant resources, this blog is a valuable tool for any aspiring writer.

Blog 4: \”The Creative Penn\”

Writing can often feel like a solitary endeavor, but with \”The Creative Penn,\” you\’ll never feel alone. This blog, run by bestselling author Joanna Penn, offers a supportive and engaging environment for writers of all levels.

From practical advice on publishing and marketing to reflections on the creative process, \”The Creative Penn\” covers a diverse range of topics that will resonate with writers from all backgrounds. With guest posts from industry professionals and informative podcasts, this blog will keep you motivated and informed throughout your writing journey.

Blog 5: \”Goins, Writer\”

If you\’re seeking a blog that addresses both the creative and business aspects of writing, \”Goins, Writer\” is the perfect choice. Jeff Goins, a bestselling author and writing coach, offers insightful articles that delve into the art of storytelling and the strategies for building a successful writing career.

\”Goins, Writer\” provides practical advice on finding your voice, developing a sustainable writing routine, and connecting with your audience. With its emphasis on personal growth and professional development, this blog will inspire you to take your writing to new heights.

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by Melissa Donovan | Dec 10, 2012 | News | 13 comments

The best creative writing blogs.

Over the years, I’ve found some truly outstanding creative writing blogs.

Today, I’d like to share a few of my favorites. Some of these blogs offer helpful writing tips, techniques, and ideas. Others broadcast the latest news and information in the world of reading, writing, and publishing. All of them are incredibly useful.

I hope you’ll check them out.

Outstanding Creative Writing Blogs

• The Write Practice : Each post presents an essential writing concept (with an emphasis on storytelling) and includes an exercise at the end, which prompts you to put the concept into practice.
• Writer Beware : Keeping writers informed and safe, Writer Beware publishes “warnings about the schemes, scams, and pitfalls that threaten writers.” It’s one of the best writer advocacy sites on the web!
• Novel Publicity : This is a one-stop-shop where you can pick up quality tips and insights on writing, publishing, and marketing, plus access a full suite of professional services for writers. If you’re thinking about self-publishing your work and need some help, this is a good place to go.
• Wired for Story : I’m bummed because it looks like this one hasn’t been updated in a few months, but it doesn’t matter — there are gems of wisdom in the archives. And if you haven’t picked it up already, get the book  Wired for Story .  It’s a must-read for fiction writers!
• The Writing Reader : This blog is packed with writing prompts based on words and images interspersed with link round-ups and the occasional article on craft. Each post includes prompts for a variety of forms, including fiction, journaling, art, and nonfiction.
• The Passive Voice : This treasure trove of news and information gets updated several times a day, often with excerpts from some of the best articles on creative writing from around the web. I find something worth reading here every single day and have discovered new blogs and websites too!
• Write to Done : It’s no wonder this is one of the most popular writing blogs. It’s clean, crisp, and maintains high editorial standards. If you’re looking for top-notch advice on the craft of writing with a few posts on publishing and marketing sprinkled in for good measure, this one’s perfect for you.
• The Creative Penn : Joanna Penn is a successful, self-published novelist whose books have sold over 40,000 copies. She has a wealth of experience to share. Her site features tons of valuable resources on writing, publishing, and marketing, including fully transcribed podcasts and interviews with writing professionals.
• Booking Through Thursday : Technically, this is a blog for readers rather than writers. But as we all know, plenty of reading is necessary to good writing . There’s a new post every Thursday that poses a question about books and reading. Be sure to check out the comments, where readers share their responses to the weekly questions.
• A. Victoria Mixon, Editor : My favorite thing about this blog is Victoria Mixon’s voice. She speaks honestly and with experience and wisdom. At the same time, her posts are a delight to read. She covers a wide range of writing-related topics and is highly active in the online writing community.

I’m always on the lookout for creative writing blogs. If you have any favorites you’d like to share, leave a comment. (I’m especially looking for blogs on the craft of poetry writing.)

Enjoy, and keep writing!

13 Comments

Despite following 250+ blogs, I only know half of this list.

That’s a lot of blogs to follow!

Thanks for including Booking Through Thursday on the list!

You’re welcome!

Thanks for the post! I jotted down a few,the others don’t have any type of subscribe button.

I tried to find the editing button, but I couldn’t find it. I want to delete the comment,and put some thing else up or added to it. It just make think about commenting on future post because of that.Anyway ,nice post.

You can subscribe to any blog, even if it doesn’t have a subscribe button, if you’re using a reader (like Google Reader). That’s one of the reasons I don’t recommend using email subscriptions. For example, from Google Reader, I can click a big red “Subscribe” button and then copy and paste the blog URL into the application and it will add it to my subscriptions. I highly recommend it, since a lot of excellent blogs don’t have their own subscription buttons and are not set up for email delivery. Try to keep in mind that some bloggers with valuable insight are not website designers or may have limited knowledge about technology… it’s a shame to miss out on their content.

Thank you for sharing this list! Much appreciated! I am really happy I have found you with all your great articles and tips.

Thanks for your kind words, Milena!

Thank you for including Novel Publicity on this wonderful list of sites, Melissa. We love Writing Forward, too!

My pleasure, Emlyn! Love your sites!

Thanks for posting this. I found some great new to me blogs.

You’re welcome Melody. Happy surfing!

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Top 60 blogs for writers who want to improve their craft.

Are you a new writer looking to improve your skills? Here is a list of the best blogs for copywriters, content writers, content marketers, and creative writers.

Published on Nov 11, 2021

By Austin Distel

The internet is a lifesaver—especially for content marketers. With 570 million blogs and counting in existence, there are multitudes of blogs for writers to hone their skills. 

Regardless of your experience, it’s important to update your skills regularly as a content marketer. Social media is a great place to start, but why buy bread all the time when you can afford the bakery? 

In this article, we’ve compiled the best blog resources that will help enhance and strengthen your writing skills. 

15 best copywriting blogs to learn from

These 15 blogs are designed to help copywriters learn how to write more persuasively for any audience:

The Jasper blog is home to a trove of resources for copywriters, content writers, and marketers. It shares tips for improving your copywriting and tools that can make the process easier.

• Copy Hacker

Copy Hacker is one of the most trusted conversion copywriting sources on the internet. Their copywriting blog shares actionable tips and resources for copywriting, marketing and freelancing.

• Very Good Copy

Very Good Copy is popular for its micro-course, Conversion Class . The micro-articles and interviews on this blog provide high value for copywriters. It is also highly recommended by great copywriters and marketers all around the world. 

Honey Copy produces valuable content as sweet as its brand name. The blog shares copywriting tips based on timeless advertising principles that help you persuade your readers. 

• Copy Blogger

Copy Blogger dissects copywriting best practices and teaches you how to create audience-focused copy that serves both marketing and SEO purposes. 

Ben Settle has mastered the art of email copywriting so well that his users call him the “email poet.” His unconventional email copywriting blog posts are as useful as they are witty. 

• The Daily Egg

Don’t judge this site’s value by its quirky name. The Daily Egg is a comprehensive copywriting blog that teaches amateur and expert writers how to write premium sales copy and improve conversion rates.

• Enchanting Marketing

The Enchanting Marketing blog provides simple and easy-to-understand copywriting articles for both beginners and experts. It teaches writers how to find their unique voices and express themselves accurately. 

• Carolyn Gibson

Pro copywriter Carolyn Gibson shares quick tips for fellow copywriters about topics like writing strong web copy and winning at email marketing.

• Ashlyn Writes 

Ashlyn is a veteran copywriter for creative businesses. Her conversational writing style and practical copywriting tips make her blog a valuable resource.

The American Writers and Artists Institute has one of the most straightforward and precise copywriting blogs you’ll find on the web. AWAI will teach you how to craft compelling copy and manage your work as a budding writer. 

• Copywriter Collective

The Copywriter Collective focuses on helping amateur copywriters grow. It teaches how to improve your copywriting skills and start a career as a copywriter. 

• Susan Greene

With over 25 years of copywriting experience, Susan Greene is a pro when it comes to generating leads from writing. She gives simple but actionable tips on how to drive traffic to your website and write stellar web copy. 

• Nick Usborne

Nick Usborne has over 35 years of content writing experience. As a coach, he seeks to help other freelancers produce better copy and content online. His website is particularly great for new writers. 

• Copywriting Course

The Copywriting Course trains copywriters to write content that converts across platforms. 

15 top content writing blogs to help you become a better writer

Content writing blogs help you polish your writing skills. They also keep you updated with the latest trends and developments in the writing industry.  

• Make a Living Writing

This blog certainly lives up to its name. Founder Carol Tice helps thousands of people earn a fortune from freelance writing through this platform, sharing everything from e-books and courses to writing opportunities. 

Grammarly is a well-known AI writing assistant and boasts one of the most popular Chrome extensions for bloggers and marketers. However, few take advantage of the blog that offers first-rate writing advice like communication trends and grammar tips.

• The Write Life

The Write Life gives you everything you need to start your writing journey. The blog offers resources on publishing, freelancing, blogging, and marketing. 

• Kaleigh Moore’s blog

This is one of the best blogs to learn how to write long-form, top-ranking blog content for e-commerce businesses. Kaleigh Moore brings her wealth of experience into her writing.

• Goins Writer

Goins Writer is Jeff Goins’s inspirational writing blog that focuses on helping writers think more creatively and generate out-of-the-box content.

• Men with Pens

Men with Pens is a genius blog for writers. It provides effective resources to help you become a better writer, from writing better sentences to boosting your copywriting skills.

• Positive Writer

Bryan Hutchinson knows what it feels like to doubt yourself as a writer. That’s why he created the Positive Writer blog to encourage and motivate budding writers by tackling subjects such as limiting beliefs and how to deal with rejection.

•   Writers in Charge

This blog was designed to help writers make a living from writing. You’ll find useful information on which blogs accept guest posts and which magazines pay writers. 

• ProWritingAid

The ProWritingAid blog helps you take charge of your writing process from start to finish. Whether you’re a new freelance writer figuring out productivity or trying to get into ghostwriting, there are tips for you.

• Writing Cooperative

The Writing Cooperative is a global writing community sharing pointers for improving your writing, writing consistently, and boosting your creativity. 

•   Kristi Hines Blog

Kristi Hines’s blog is geared toward freelance writers and content marketers looking to improve their skills and stay aware of industry trends.

• Daily Writing Tips

Don’t let the simplistic name fool you. This website offers great tips on how to improve your writing through proper grammar and punctuation usage. 

• Grammar Girl

This award-winning blog for writers shares nifty tips on punctuation, grammar, and word usage. You’d be shocked at how much of an impact these seemingly little changes can have on your writing. 

ProBlogger is designed to help content writers start a blog and make money. The most attractive feature of this blog is its lucrative job board with openings for content writers. 

•   Smart Blogger

Like ProBlogger, Smart Blogger seeks to help writers find success with blogging. Jon Morrow teaches the nitty-gritty of writing high-quality content. 

15 inspiring creative writing blogs for novelists

Creative writing blogs help writers to allow their imaginations to shine through their work. 

• Living Writer

This blog focuses on helping writers understand the basics of novel writing, from characterization to writing good dialogue. 

• The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn was founded by Joanna Penn. The New York Times bestselling author teaches creative writers how to write better, self-publish, and market their books. 

• The Write Practice

This is one of the best blogs for aspiring authors. You’ll find a wealth of courses, tips, and writing prompts to keep you inspired. 

• Live Write Thrive

Need professional help with your novel? Let C.S Lakin help you. The Live Write Thrive blog provides valuable information for enhancing your fiction and bringing characters to life. 

This writing blog is designed to help you create the perfect story. It provides great guidance for people at every stage of their novel writing journey, from productivity tips to characterization techniques. 

• Jerry Jenkins

Professional author, editor, and novelist, Jerry Jenkins shares practical advice for writing fiction and non-fiction, as well as editing yourself.

• Write to Done

Great writers are born through practice. That’s why Write to Done offers many writing prompts to keep you writing. You also gain quality feedback from an engaged writing community to help you do your best work. 

• Terrible Minds

Chuck Wendig has mastered the art of giving out professional writing tips and advice on the wheels of humor. He also interviews other top-notch writers, so you get to learn from them as well. 

• Writing Forward

This site provides grammar lessons and writing tips for poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.

•   Peter Rey

Peter Rey’s blog brings a fresh perspective to creative writing. He gives critical advice and practical tips to optimize your creative writing process. 

This well-known blog provides solid tips for writers at every stage of their publishing journey. The Reedsy blog is also affiliated with a marketplace that helps writers find book editors. 

•   Self-Publishing

The Self-Publishing blog shares articles to help aspiring authors work productively, improve their writing, and self-publish indie books on Amazon and other e-book sites.

• Well-Storied

Kristen Kieffer and her team at Well-Storied offer practical writing advice and craft tips to help writers build their “best writing lives.” 

• Shayla Raquel

Shayla is a professional editor and book reviewer. She gives resourceful tips on how to self-edit your work and find the best book reviewers. 

Do-It-Yourself Masters of Fine Arts shares valuable content and information on writing, equivalent to any expensive college curriculum anywhere in the world. 

15 content marketing blogs to refine your content strategy skills

Content marketers wear several hats, and these top content marketing blogs are here to keep them in place.

• Content Marketing Institute

Content Marketing Institute is the go-to website for anything digital marketing or SEO-related. They have comprehensive guides on content optimization, strategy, social media, content creation, and SEO. 

The HubSpot blog has articles, templates, and resources to help you to navigate social media, e-commerce, SEO, sales, marketing psychology, and brand awareness. 

• Convince and Convert

This content marketing blog gives you research-backed information about customer experience, B2B marketing, and content marketing. 

Buffer’s blog covers every aspect of social media marketing, from writing to the latest social media marketing trends. 

• Social Media Examiner

The Social Media Examiner was founded in 2009. It is one of the best online resources for social media optimization and content marketing in general.

• Marketing Insider Group

This blog gives content marketers first-hand information on how to distinguish their blog from others. It provides insight into Google Analytics, marketing plans, and fundamentals like social media and SEO. 

BuzzSumo teaches content marketing, digital PR, video marketing and other useful concepts for creating an effective content marketing strategy. 

The Ahrefs blog is one of the best resources for improving your SEO knowledge. It offers a wide range of helpful content about everything from navigating SEO to harnessing content marketing tactics.

• The Content Strategist

Want to stay updated with information about the latest trends and innovations in the content marketing space? Then, the Content Strategist is your best bet. It offers well-researched information backed by stats, research, and case studies designed to boost your content marketing skills.

WordStream blog gives you the best tricks to boost your online advertising and raise conversion rates.

Neil Patel’s blog is every digital marketer’s content hub. It provides actionable tips on how to use social media to boost sales and set up an effective online marketing program.

•   The Scripted Blog

This blog gives insight into all things writing and content strategy, including tool reviews, SEO, and link-building outreach.

• CoSchedule Blog

The CoSchedule blog teaches content marketers how to produce great content marketing workflows while staying on top of industry trends. 

• The Moz Blog

The Moz blog focuses on how to enhance your SEO practices. It explains concepts such as the ROI of SEO, how to make your website rank, and how to carry out analytical sales research. 

• Ann Handley’s Blog

Ann is the content officer of MarketingProfs and a columnist for the Entrepreneur blog. She dishes out amazing advice in the content marketing space. Her blog especially highlights the power of creative storytelling to drive marketing and sales. 

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20 Writing Blogs You Should Follow to Grow Your Skills

by Cole Salao | 6 comments

If you want to be a writer, the best way to master the skill is to study other writers, especially those with strong voices and distinct techniques. Follow their writing journeys and immerse yourself in a community that shares your passion for the written word.

You know this: Writing is hard.

It’s especially hard in this era overloaded with information. You could surf through countless writing blogs before finding one that’s worth your time. The time you’ve wasted searching is time you could have spent writing.

Best Writing Blogs

Now what you find helpful and worth your time is subjective, but if you don’t know where to look, the options can be overwhelming. So here are a few writing blogs I personally follow, and that I hope will help you along your writing journey.

1. The Creative Penn

Joanna Penn is the New York Times  and  USA Today  bestselling thriller author behind this The Creative Penn . She’s been named one of the top 100 Creative Professionals in the UK and has sold more than 500,000 copies.

Her blog focuses on the writing craft, self-publishing, and marketing with the purpose of giving you insights to how you can reach her high level of success. She’s all about practical tips and tricks that she draws from her own experiences and insights.

If your goal is to make a career out of writing, then this is one of the best blogs to add to your list. It features more than 500 episodes from her podcast, writing-specific books, courses, tools, and more that you can learn from.

Recommended blog posts:

• Mind Management, Not Time Management With David Kadavy
• How To Make A Living With Your Writing: First Principles
• Copyright Protection, Smart Contracts, Digital Scarcity And NFTs For Authors. Blockchain For The Publishing Industry With Simon-Pierre Marion

2. Terrible Minds

Terrible Minds is the brainchild of author Chuck Wendig, best known for his Star Wars novel trilogy, Aftermath .

It’s a hard-hitting blog full of Wendig’s hilariously brutal, cynical, and unconventional personality. His posts are an absolute pleasure to read, ranging from entertainment matters, to writing advice, and his own personal work.

This is the perfect example of a blog that advertises a writer’s work without being too salesy. Even though his book promotions are in-your-face obvious on the blog, it’s still more about the writing craft than selling them.

• Why “Gentle Writing Advice,” Exactly?
• On Plot And Character (And Giving Writing Advice At The End Of The World)
• Being Broken In Half (But Wanting To Be Whole)

3. Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and is one of the leading voices in digital publishing.

Got a question about marketing, publishing, or writing? She probably has a post with the answers. Her blog is a how-to manual for making it as a writer in this digital age, with posts that range from picking the right WordPress theme for your website to creating your own newsletter.

More than that, she offers insights on how technology affects us as writers, marketers, publishers, and most of all, as people.

Whether you’re looking for traditional publishing or self-publishing, this is one of the most helpful blogs on this list.

• What If It Takes 12 Years to Get an Agent?
• 3 Traps That Subvert Our Ability to Accept Feedback
• Find the Ending Before You Return to the Beginning

4. The Write Practice

Joe Bunting created The Write Practice to help writers like him improve their craft. It’s a blog with a focus on deliberate practice, which means you’ve got to write tons of words to improve your writing and eventually get published.

The Write Practice calls for writing 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. That’s all they ask, and they’ll give you writing prompts, exercises, lessons on technique, and a supportive community to help you out. A fair exchange, right?

The blog has a wealth of resources for any writer, including posts that cover pretty much everything related to writing. You’ll definitely get a boost of creativity from this site.

• How to End a Story: 3 Questions That Will Help You Find the Perfect Ending
• How to Write Better Stories by Knowing Your Story Grid Genre
• How Characters Change in Stories (And How to Write Believable Change)

5. Writer’s Digest

If you want writing advice from fellow writers, then Writer’s Digest is the site to visit. It’s a magazine that’s been out since the 1920s and is all about the writing craft.

It’s like a one-stop-shop of everything there is about writing, including contests, tips, workshops, seminars, exclusive interviews, jobs, and communities. Information, resources, and a writing clique, what more could you ask for?

Their blog posts are easy-to-follow articles that mostly focus on fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, and poetry. It’s a site that writers of any level of experience, genre, and medium can appreciate and learn from.

• FightWrite™: How Do People Who Don’t Know How to Fight, Fight?
• The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You’re the Prime Suspect
• How to Inhabit the Character You Write About

6. Copyblogger

Copyblogger isn’t your usual writing blog. It’s aimed at teaching you how to create content for marketing and SEO purposes.

If you blog, write for online publications, and are a digital nomad, this is one of the most valuable resources you’ll ever have. Their content will teach you on how to make it as a writer in this digital age.

Even if you’re not a content writer, you’ll still have plenty to learn from this blog. They frequently post interviews with bestselling writers, book marketers, publishers, and other useful content.

• How to Write Like Hemingway
• How to Write Bullet Points People Actually Want to Read
• How to Write a Killer Book Introduction

7. Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins’ love of writing is evident in his blog , and that’s probably why it’s one of the most popular writing blogs on the internet. He’s an author and writing coach with a lot to share.

His storybook style of writing makes his content easily digestible and memorable. The topics he writes about range from practical knowledge in novel writing, to commercial writing, publishing, and more nebulous concepts like creativity and making a difference in the world.

• Why the Story of the Starving Artist Needs to Die
• Am I Still Me? (On Creativity and Changing)
• To Be or Not to Be Paid (to Create)

8. Daily Writing Tips

This blog’s name says it all: they offer daily tips and advice to aspiring writers. Their content ranges from extremely specific writing-related topics like grammar and punctuation, to more general ones, including Shakespeare and how to expand your vocabulary.

If you’re confused about when to use a colon or semicolon, or whether punctuation is placed before or after quotation marks, this blog’s got you covered.

There’s a lot of practical knowledge to learn from this site. No matter your experience, there’s always something new to learn about the technical aspects of the craft.

• Uses of “Rhetoric”
• Words in the News: tropism, coalface, logorrhea and parrhesia
• Proofreading and Its Pitfalls

9. The Write Life

The Write Life covers all the bases of writing. It’s a site that will help you learn, connect, create, and make extra money on the side.

It’s a fantastic resource for writers of any background. Whether you’re looking to publish a book or jump into the freelance writing world, this blog has something for you. If you’re just beginning your writing career, then this is a good place to start.

• How To Optimize and Update Your Published Articles and Blog Posts to Rank on Google
• How to Write a Blog Post People Actually Want to Read
• #SquadGoals: Why Every Freelancer Needs a Writing Community

10. Write to Done

Write to Done gives the best of both worlds with its focus on creative writing and nonfiction writing. Their content teaches you tips, tricks, and tested techniques geared towards making you succeed in the literary world.

Their content is laid out in a clear and understandable manner, making it accessible for any writer. There’s no clickbaits, just articles to help you write better.

• Helpful Tips for Isolated Writers
• 3 Harmful Beliefs To Overcome as a Writer
• Writing Life Tips From Famous Authors

11. Helping Writers Become Authors

This blog is run by K.M. Weiland , a historical and speculative fiction writer. She’s the author of the award-winning, and internationally-renowned books Outlining Your Novel and Structuring Your Novel.

One of the greatest goals for a writer is to have their works published, and that’s what this blog will teach you.

• Most Common Writing Mistakes
• Storytelling According to Marvel
• How to Write Character Arcs

12. The Novelry

The Novelry was founded in 2017 by Louise Dean, a writer regularly published by big publishers like Penguin and Simon & Schuster. With more than 20 years of experience, she’s dedicated to helping her fellow writers succeed in the field.

Aside from the blog, she offers a popular course that can teach you practical tips on becoming a successful novelist.

• Managing Evil in Fiction
• Can Creative Writing Be Taught?
• How to Write a Bestseller and Make Tons of Money.

13. Smart Blogger

Jon Morrow created this blog way back in 2012 and it has since grown to be one of the most popular blogs for content and copy writing. He’s an experienced copywriter with a lot of success to back his claims up. You’d learn a few things just from examining how he writes his articles.

From creating engaging content to learning how to capture your audience, this blog’s a treasure trove for any freelance writer.

• How to Start a Blog: Easy, Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
• 18 Writing Tips That’ll Actually Make You a Better Writer
• 801+ Power Words That Pack a Punch and Convert like Crazy

14. Men With Pens

James Chartrand , owner and founder of this popular blog, is in fact, a woman. She’s a blogger, copywriter, businesswoman, published author, and instructor who is internationally renowned for her skills and business acumen.

Her blog is an excellent resource for learning more about the art of storytelling and copywriting. Her posts range from grammar to in-depth analyses of the writing field, so you won’t lack interesting reads.

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• 15 Proven Techniques For Stunningly Persuasive Writing
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15. Become a Writer Today

Bryan Collins , the man behind this blog, is a fiction and non-fiction writer who currently writes for Forbes. He’s also a copywriter working in the B2B industry.

He blogs about a lot of things: there are posts about reviews, grammar, insights to the writing and publishing industry, copywriting, and many more. He also provides courses that are relevant to the literary field.

Collins is open to contributors, so if you’re looking to build your reputation as a writer, you might want to check out how you can contribute to his blog.

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16. Now Novel

Now Novel was created by Bridget and Brendan McNulty and Dagmar Timler to help you create your story. Their blog seeks to simplify and demystify many aspects of the writing craft to help you in your journey.

Their content is suitable for writers of any level, and ranges from worldbuilding to cultivating good writing habits. There’s also an active writing hub to help you connect with fellow writers.

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• How to plot a novel: 7 tips for success
• Plot structure examples: Creative plot lessons from stories

17. Well-Storied

Kristen Kieffer created this blog to help others become successful writers that lead happy writing lives. She writes fantasy fiction as well as resource books like Build Your Best Writing Life .

Her blog features a ton of helpful resources, including tutorials, a podcast, free courses, and a community chat to foster relations with other writers.

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• How to Define Your Characters’ Story Goals
• How Scene Choices Determine Successful Character Arcs

18. Shayla Raquel

Shayla Raquel is a seasoned editor, best-selling author, and book marketer. She’s personally edited more than 300 books and written Amazon bestsellers, so she’s more than qualified to talk to you about the writing craft.

Her blog content covers the most basic processes of writing a novel to the final touches of publishing it.

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19. Writing Revolt

This is another blog that drips with hilarious and chaotic energy. And it works so well! The owner of this blog, Jorden Roper, is sarcastic, direct to the point, and highly entertaining.

She makes sure that everything she talks about contributes to her reader’s growth in a meaningful way. Her advice on writing is always practical and easy to understand.

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Why don’t you check out more of our blog ? Here at TCK Publishing, we believe in writers. We started out as a small independent publishing company that has since grown to an international level. We’re here to help you achieve a full-time career as a writer.

It’s why we blog about a huge range of writing topics, from non-fiction and fiction, to all major genres and niches. Grammar, practical tips, motivational insights—we’ve got it! And we’re still adding more. We hope our content helps you progress in your writing journey.

What Is the Best Blog for Writers?

There’s no universal “best” when it comes to these things. Because the best writing blog is the one you find most helpful to you!

But every blog surely has something to offer—it’s just a matter of what you’re looking for as a writer. So don’t immediately dismiss any blog you find. Crack it open and take a peek! If you don’t like what’s inside, move on and leave it for someone else who might find it more to their liking.

Do you have a favorite blog that’s not here? Share it in the comments below!

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Cole is a blog writer and aspiring novelist. He has a degree in Communications and is an advocate of media and information literacy and responsible media practices. Aside from his interest in technology, crafts, and food, he’s also your typical science fiction and fantasy junkie, spending most of his free time reading through an ever-growing to-be-read list. It’s either that or procrastinating over actually writing his book. Wish him luck!

As a writer, you must consistently read the blogs of other writers. This will help you expand your knowledge and expertise.

As a writer you must always follow others writers blogs as well, What it does it helps you to grow your experience more, Good Luck to new bloggers.

This is a great list, and thank you for including Now Novel in here, we’ll definitely share this.

Thanks Jordan, we’re glad you enjoyed Cole’s article!

Great post! Lots of good advice, in one place to be used as a springboard for someone at the start of their journey.

Thanks Len, so glad you found Cole’s post helpful! :)

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Creative Writing: 8 Fun Ways to Get Started

Creative writing is a written art form that uses the imagination to tell stories and compose essays, poetry, screenplays, novels, lyrics, and more. It can be defined in opposition to the dry and factual types of writing found in academic, technical, or journalistic texts.

Characterized by its ability to evoke emotion and engage readers, creative writing can tackle themes and ideas that one might struggle to discuss in cold, factual terms.

If you’re interested in the world of creative writing, we have eight fantastic exercises and activities to get you started.

1. Use writing prompts every week

Coming up with ideas for short stories can be challenging, which is why we created a directory of 1700+ creative writing prompts covering a wide range of genres and topics. Writing prompts are flexible in nature, they are meant to inspire you without being too constrictive. Overall, they are a great way to keep your creative muscles limber.

If you’re struggling for motivation, how does a hard deadline and a little prize money sound? Prompts-based writing contests are a fantastic way to dive into creative writing: the combination of due dates, friendly rivalries, prize money, and the potential to have your work published is often just what’s needed to propel you over the finish line. 

We run a weekly writing contest over on Reedsy Prompts, where hundreds of writers from all around the world challenge themselves weekly to write a short story between 1,000 and 3,000 words for a chance to win the $250 prize. Furthermore, the community is very active in providing constructive feedback, support, and accountability to each other 一 something that will make your efforts even more worthwhile.

Take a peek at our directory of writing contests which features some of the most prestigious open writing competitions in the world. 

2. Start journaling your days

Another easy way to get started with creative writing is to keep a journal. We’re not talking about an hour-by-hour account of your day, but journaling as a way to express yourself without filters and find your ‘voice in writing’. If you’re unsure what to journal about, think of any daily experiences that have had an impact on you, such as… 

Special moments . Did you lock yourself out of your house? Or did you catch a beautiful sunset on your way back from groceries? Capture those moments, and how you felt about them.

People . Did you have an unusual exchange with a stranger at the bar? Or did you reconnect with someone you haven’t seen in years? Share your thoughts about it.

World events . Is there something happening in the world right now that is triggering you? That’s understandable. You can reflect on it (and let some steam off) while journaling.

Memories . Did you go down memory lane after a glass of wine? Great, honor those memories by trying to recollect them in detail on paper so that they will always stay vivid in your mind.

Life decisions . Are you having an existential crisis about what to do with your life? Write down your thought process, and the pros and cons of the possible decisions in front of you. You’ll be surprised to discover that, not only is it a great creative writing exercise, but it can also actually help you sort your life out! 

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3. Create an anonymous social media account

Like anonymous blogging, an incognito Twitter account sidesteps the pressure that comes with attaching your name to your work. Anonymously putting tiny stories out into the ether gives you the freedom to create without worrying about the consequences — which is great, so long as you don’t use it as an opportunity to troll people or spread conspiracy theories. 

You could use the anonymous account in different ways. For example, you could…

• Tweet from unique points of view (e.g. a dog observing human behavior );
• Create a parody account of real or fictional people (e.g. an English poet from the Middle Ages );
• Challenge yourself to write tiny flash fiction stories that fit into Twitter threads.

Just remember, you’re not doing this to fool anyone into thinking that your account is real: be a good citizen and mark yourself a fiction account in your bio. 

But if you’re not really a social media kinda person, you may enjoy our next tip, which is a bit more on the analog side.

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4. Find an old photo and tell its story

Find a random old photo — maybe on the web, maybe from a photo album in a yard sale — and see what catches your attention. Look closely at it and try to imagine the story behind it. What was happening? Who are the people in it and how are they really feeling? Do they share a relationship, and of what kind? What are their goals and dreams?

In other words, bring the photo to life with your imagination. Don't be afraid to take artistic license with your story, as the goal is to be creative and have fun while writing. 

How do you know it’s creative writing?

5. Create a character from a random name

Just as our universe started from a few simple elements, you can create a character from a few basic information, like their name, culture, and gender. Reedsy’s handy character name generator can help you with that, offering random names based on archetypes, Medieval roots, fantasy traits and more. A few examples? A Celtic heroine named Fíona O'Keefe, a hero’s sidekick named Aderine, or a Korean track star named Park Kang-Dae.

Once you've chosen their name, begin to develop their personality. Set a timer for 5–10 minutes and write anything that comes to mind about them. It could be a page from their FBI dossier, a childhood diary entry, or simply a scene about them boiling an egg.

Just ‘go with the flow’ and don’t stop writing until your time is up. Repeat the process a few times to further hone the personality. If you like what you end up with, you can always go deeper later with our character profile template . 

If a stream-of-consciousness exercise is not your thing, you can try to imagine your character in a specific situation and write down how’d they respond to it. For example, what if they were betrayed by a friend? Or if they were elected in power? To help you imagine situations to put your character in, we made a free template that you can download below. 

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6. Construct a character by people-watching

People watching is “the action of spending time idly observing people in a public place.” In a non-creepy way, ideally. Sit on a bench on a public square or on a road-side table at your favorite café, and start observing the people around you. Pay attention to any interesting quirks or behaviors, and write it down. Then put on your detective’s hat and try to figure out what that tells you about them.

For example, the man at the table next to you at the restaurant is reading the newspaper. His jacket and hat are neatly arranged next to him. The pages make a whipping sound as he briskly turns them, and he grimaces every time he reads a new article. Try to imagine what he’s reading, and why he’s reacting the way he is. Then, try to build a character with the information you have. It’s a fun creative exercise that will also, hopefully, help you better empathize with strangers. 

7. “Map” something you feel strongly about into a new context

Placing your feelings into new contexts can be a powerful creative writing exercise. The idea is to start from something you feel strongly about, and frame it into a completely different context. 

For example, suppose your heart is torn apart after you divorce your life-long partner: instead of journaling or writing a novel about it, you could tell a story about a legendary trapeze duo whose partnership has come to an end. If you’re struggling with politicking and petty power dynamics at the office: what if you “mapped” your feelings onto an ant who resents being part of a colony? Directing your frustration at a queen ant can be a fun and cathartic writing experience (that won’t get you in trouble if your co-workers end up reading your story).   

8. Capture the moment with a haiku

Haikus are poems from the Japanese tradition that aim to capture, in a few words, daily moments of insight (usually inspired by nature). In a nutshell, it’s about becoming mindful of your surroundings, and notice if you can see something in a new or deeper way 一 then use contrasting imagery to express whatever you noticed. 

Here’s an example:

Bright orange bicycle

Speeding through the autumn leaves

A burst of color waves

It may sound a bit complicated, but it shouldn’t be 一 at least not for the purpose of this exercise. Learn the basics of haiku-writing , then challenge yourself to write one per day for a week or month. At the end, you’ll be able to look back at your collection of poems and 一 in the worst case scenario 一 revisit small but significant moments that you would have otherwise forgot about.   

Creative writing can be any writing you put your heart and soul into. It could be made for the purpose of expressing your feelings, exploring an idea, or simply entertaining your readers. As you can see there’s many paths to get involved with it, and hundreds of exercises you can use as a starting point. In the next post, we’ll look more in detail at some creative writing examples from some fellow authors. 

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If you want to write professionally, you should know that it is completely different than amateur writing. When you write as an amateur, you have a larger margin of error.

However, if you are writing professionally, you should be aware that your work will be displayed to the public. This means that any errors you make will be scrutinized and may have an impact on your reputation as a writer.

So, it is imperative that you gain as much knowledge as possible before you show off your work to the public. One of the best ways to do this is to read great content from creative writing blogs.

These blogs are designed specifically for writers and contain well-crafted content that will greatly improve your writing skills. So, before you begin your professional writing career, you should be aware of the best writing blogs to get advice from.

Here are the top writing blogs that every writer should follow:

1.  The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn is one of the world's most comprehensive writing blogs. Joanna Penn, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, was the first to establish it. She has decades of writing experience, and her blog is chock-full of useful information about self-publishing, book marketing, and writing in general.

What distinguishes The Creative Penn from other writing blogs is that it not only has great articles, but also a podcast and audio about writing. Overall, The blog is a fantastic and multifaceted blog that will assist you in your book publishing journey.

2.  Jane Friedman

The Jane Friedman blog is a fantastic source of publishing and writing advice for both new and experienced writers. Jane Friedman, a veteran author with over 20 years of experience who has worked with various literary organizations over the years, founded the blog.

The content in this blog is all top-quality, and is meant to help writers improve in various facets of the writer’s journey. Whether you are thinking of publishing a book traditionally, or trying your hand at self-publishing, the Jane Friedman blog is a great resource.

3.  Helping Writers Become Authors

Helping Writers Become Authors is a fantastic resource for learning how to create great literary works. The blog was created by K.M. Weiland.

The blog is mostly made up of detailed writing tips. These writing lessons are available in a variety of formats, including articles, vlogs, and podcasts.

The articles cover everything from story structure to character creation techniques. Overall, Helping Writers Become Authors is an excellent writing resource for all writers.

4.  The Write Life

The Write Life is unique amongst writing blogs because, aside from giving great writing tips, it is a potent resource for freelance writers. Aside from teaching writers how to write properly, the site also offers detailed tips on how to earn money as a freelance writer.

It also covers various aspects of writing life, such as learning how to blog properly, book marketing, using SEO properly, and, of course, publishing a book of your very own.

The blog also offers practical content that will help writers hone their craft , and achieve a more versatile skill set in the process. The main appeal of The Write Life blog is that it teaches writers not only how to improve their writing skills but also how to make writing a viable profession.

It can be difficult to earn money as a writer, and the Write Life teaches writers how to tap into this skill. This practical and real-world view of The Write Life makes it a site to visit for new and veteran writers alike.

5.  The Jeff Goins Blog

The Jeff Goins Blog is a multifaceted blog that offers writing advice on various platforms. The site was founded by award-winning author Jeff Goins and is predominantly designed to help writers reach their true potential.

The contents of the blog are well-crafted and multi-faceted. In many ways, the blog is not just about writing; it is also about cultivating creativity in all facets of life.

All in all, the Goins Writer is a potent resource that will help you grow as a writer.

6.  Jerry Jenkins

If you want to make your writing as professional as possible, the Jerry B. Jenkins blog is a potent resource. It was founded by New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins. He has published nearly 200 books and is the author of the bestselling Left Behind series.

The blog offers a free writing assessment and is specially designed to help writers achieve their dreams of becoming authors. The blog contains well-written content and writing courses that will help you achieve your full potential as a writer.

7.  Write to Done

The Write to Done blog is a useful resource for writers of all genres. The blog was founded by veteran author Mary Jaksch, and whether you want to write a fiction or non-fiction book, the blog is a great place to start. The content is diverse and not limited to writing tips.

It also includes articles on book promotion, time management, and staying motivated while writing. The blog also contains literary industry news and updates to further immerse you in the literary industry.

Overall, the blog is an excellent writing resource that will propel your writing career to new heights.

Starting out as a professional writer can be a difficult prospect. You will be expected to create great work for your audience. It is also expected that your work is original and free from any errors.

One of the best ways to hone your writing skills is to read great content from writing blogs. However, there are a lot of writing blogs out there and you should only take tips from the best ones.

With this short list of writing blogs, you will be able to enhance your writing skills to the highest degree.

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• Writing Forward
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• The Craft of Writing
• Thanet Creative
• Storius Magazine
• Firefly Creative Writing Blog
• The Creative Penn Blog
• Creative Writing at Leicester
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31 Blog Writing Prompts to Break Your Writer's Block

Published: February 01, 2021

You've finally found time in your schedule to sit down and write a new blog post. But when you settle in, your hands hover over the keyboard. Nothing comes to mind. You stare at a blank screen in exasperation as the minutes slowly slip away.

Whether you write for a living or as a hobby, you'll experience writer's block at some point. The first thing to do is realize you're not alone. Everyone hits a wall that's tough to work around. Sometimes all it takes to get started is a few terrible sentences, inspiring blog writing prompts, or a blogging course .

The point is, you have to find a way to break the block and let the words flow again. As Maya Angelou said, "Nothing will work unless you do."

31 Blog Writing Prompts

Write about values that matter to you., explain a problem in your industry and offer a solution., describe a time you were challenged and how you faced it., write about the idea of self-care and what it means to you., recount a tough lesson you've learned lately., tell a story about one of the following words: success, fulfillment, growth, achievement., write about how a mentor has changed your perspective., describe an event you remember from childhood and how it shaped your career., share a relationship that impacted you., write about the goals you'd like to work toward in the next five years., reveal a superpower you'd love to have and what you'd do with it., describe your definition of happiness., write about your opinion of the world., share a list of your best career tips., discuss how flaws can be seen as strengths., write about a time when you were incredibly happy or sad., share the most recent thing you've learned about yourself., choose three of your beliefs and why they matter to you., dive into life lessons you believe everyone can benefit from learning., describe your daily routines and how they impact you., imagine your own secret lair and explain what's inside., tell a story about achievement., describe the trip of a lifetime., share your ideal way to spend a favorite holiday., choose three photos with different scenes and create a story to tie them together., write about the ups and down of your first job., select a cause you're passionate about and explain why it matters., pick one of your dreams, and describe how you'd bring it to life., write about a person you admire., explain what makes you feel fragile or strong., write about something intangible: faith, magic, energy, power, or creativity..

So when you draw a blank, grab a fresh cup of coffee or tea and try your hand at blog writing prompts below. Choose one or two that stand out to you. Then, spend 10-15 minutes writing down whatever comes to mind.

If you can't think of anything in the first 30 seconds, move onto another one. The goal is to find an idea that interests you enough to write about freely, without feeling pressured to be perfect.

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How to start a writer’s blog

• Nirit Braun
• Sep 28, 2023

Starting a writer's blog is like giving your words a cozy, virtual home where they can shine. It's not just about sharing your stories and insights; it's a space where you can grow as a writer, connect with fellow wordsmiths and get your creative juices flowing.

Plus, it's an excellent way to build a portfolio and showcase your writing skills to potential clients or publishers. So, if you've been contemplating starting a blog , don't hesitate—dive into the world of blogging. Your blog can be your canvas, and the possibilities are limitless.

Benefits of starting a writer’s blog

Starting a writer's blog offers a slew of benefits for both aspiring and established writers, including:

Showcasing your writing skills: A blog serves as a living showcase of your writing abilities. Through your blog posts, you can demonstrate your command of language, style and storytelling techniques, which can attract potential readers, clients or collaborators.

Personal and professional branding: Creating a blog allows you to establish your unique writing voice and style, contributing to your personal brand as a writer. Consistency in tone and content helps readers recognize and connect with your work.

Gaining more writing practice and experience: Regularly writing and publishing blog posts provides consistent practice that can enhance your writing skills over time. It's a platform to experiment with different genres, formats and themes.

Building a professional portfolio of work: A blog provides a centralized place to showcase your best work, making it easier to share and demonstrate your capabilities to potential clients, publishers or employers.

Engaging with readers: Interacting with readers through comments and feedback helps you understand their preferences and refine your writing. This engagement can foster community and encourage your growth as a writer.

Networking opportunities: A well-managed and up-to-date blog can attract other writers, readers and industry professionals who share your interests. This networking can lead to collaborations, guest writing opportunities and more.

How to start a writer’s blog in 6 steps

Choose the right blog niche

Select the right blogging platform

Find the best name for your writer's blog

Plan and write your blog content

Promote your writer's blog

Monetize your writer's blog

01. Choose the right blog niche

Selecting a focused niche is a crucial first step in starting a writer's blog. Your chosen niche will guide your content and help you attract a specific audience interested in your writing topics. The key to a successful writing blog is to choose a niche you're passionate about—one that aligns with your expertise and resonates with your target audience.

For Kylie Goldstein, blog growth manager at Wix, there’s no better way to choose a blog niche than focusing on what you know. She believes, “Not only does the writing come more naturally but it makes it easier to tap into communities and networking opportunities if it’s a niche you know well.“ If you understand what it is to be a freelancer, tap into that expertise first.

Your chosen niche will shape your content and help you establish a unique voice in the writing community. Consider these five possible writing-related blog niches :

Creative writing techniques: Dive deep into the art of storytelling, exploring techniques, tips and exercises to enhance your readers' creative writing skills. Share insights on character development, plot structure, dialogue and world-building.

Freelance writing tips: Cater to aspiring freelance writers by providing guidance on finding clients, setting rates, managing projects and navigating the freelance writing landscape. Share practical tips for successful freelancing both how to get started and how to manage your business.

Book reviews and literary analysis: Create a blog dedicated to book reviews and literary analysis. Delve into the themes, symbolism and character arcs of popular books, offering readers a thoughtful perspective on literature.

Productivity and self-care for writers: Focus on the writer's journey, offering strategies to boost productivity, overcome writer's block and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Discuss self-care practices tailored to writers.

Publishing tips and strategies: Guide aspiring authors through the intricacies of publishing, both traditional and self-publishing. Cover topics such as querying agents, book marketing, building an author platform and navigating the publishing industry.

02. Select the right blogging platform

Choosing the right blog maker and platform is essential for setting up your writer's blog effectively. Opting for a platform that includes hosting and robust security measures ensures a hassle-free experience regardless of the type of blog you’re starting.

When starting a writer's blog, it's wise to opt for a blogging platform that offers integrated hosting and 24/7 enterprise-grade security . This ensures that your content remains accessible and secure for both you and your readers. Selecting the right platform can simplify the technical aspects of managing a blog. An all-in-one solution like Wix makes it easier for you to focus on what you know best: writing.

The overall design of your writer's blog is crucial for user experience. Choose a blog template or theme that resonates with your brand and niche. With a website builder like Wix, you can personalize your blog's design , layout and color scheme to create a cohesive and visually pleasing look.

In the same vein, branding plays a pivotal role in establishing your writer's blog as a recognizable and reputable entity. A well-defined brand identity sets the tone for your content and creates a memorable impression on your readers. Consistent branding helps build trust and encourages readers to engage with your blog.

A logo is a particularly powerful visual representation of your writer's blog. Utilizing a logo maker can help you design a professional and eye-catching logo that aligns with your blog's themes and values. Draw inspiration from this selection of blog logos .

Learn more about how to make a website .

03. Find the best name for your writer's blog

Choosing the right blog name and domain is critical in establishing a strong online presence and fostering trust among your readers.

Your blog's name is often the first impression readers have of your content. It sets the tone for your blog's identity and communicates its focus. A well-chosen name not only captures your brand's essence and your specific writing skills but also builds awareness and credibility over time.

If you're struggling to choose a name for your writer's blog, consider using a blog name generator. Tools like this can provide creative suggestions based on keywords related to writing, your niche or your style.

Your domain name ( web address ) is a crucial part of your blog's identity. When choosing a domain name there are a number of best practices to keep in mind:

Ensure your domain name aligns with your blog's theme and writing focus. It should give readers an idea of what to expect from your content.

Keep your domain name simple, memorable and easy to spell. Avoid using complex words or overly long phrases.

If possible, incorporate your blog's name into the domain to reinforce branding consistency.

Consider including relevant keywords in your domain name to improve search engine visibility.

Numbers and hyphens can be confusing when verbally shared and may lead to misinterpretation.

After brainstorming a few potential domain names, check their availability.

Some examples of creative blog example names:

InkWordsmithHub.com

NarrativeCraftingInsights.com

PageTurnerPerspectives.com

QuillJourneyExpressions.com

04. Plan and write your blog content

Valuable and engaging content is at the heart of a successful writer's blog. Planning your blog content strategically, adhering to best practices and incorporating multimedia elements can enhance the reader experience and increase reader numbers.

You’ll want to start by developing a content calendar to organize and schedule your blog posts. Include a mix of evergreen content (timeless articles) and topical or trending pieces to keep your blog fresh and relevant.

Determine how often you'll publish new posts, whether it's weekly, biweekly or monthly. Consistency is key: readers are likely to stick around if they know you’ll be publishing regularly.

When it comes to choosing blog post topics make sure they align with your chosen niche and cater to your target audience's interests and needs. Identify common challenges or questions within your writing niche, and create posts that provide solutions or insights to these. What would you like to have known as a new writer? What topics are relevant in your specific writing field (e.g., the rise of AI and what that means for the writing profession, or changes in freelance rates)? Crafting content around current trends can position you as an authority.

Some potential article ideas for a writer's blog could be:

Mastering Dialogue: Techniques for Authentic Character Conversations

Crafting Unforgettable Opening Lines: Capturing Readers' Attention

Plot vs. Character-Driven Stories: Finding the Right Balance

Building Three-Dimensional Characters: Psychology and Motivations

The Art of Editing: Polishing Your Manuscript to Perfection

Incorporate multimedia into your blog posts including relevant images and videos to break up text, and make your posts visually appealing. You can also create infographics to present complex information in a visually digestible format. Some great ideas for videos to include are demonstrating writing techniques, conducting author interviews, or filming your book reviews.

When it comes to writing blog posts you’ll want to consider some of the following best practices:

Clear structure: Follow a logical structure with an engaging introduction, informative main content and a summary of main points.

Engaging titles : Craft attention-grabbing blog titles that convey the essence of your content and entice readers to click. Where possible, avoid click-bait titles.

Readable blog format : Use subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs to improve readability and cater to online readers.

Word count: How long your blog post will be will depend very much on the topic, audience and distribution channel. If you’re planning to distribute it on social media you might want to keep it short and snappy.

Proofreading: Thoroughly edit and proofread your posts for grammar, spelling and coherence. Consider putting together a blog post checklist to make sure all parts of it are checked before publishing.

05. Promote your writer’s blog

Promoting your writer's blog is essential for reaching a wider audience and growing your readership. You’ll want to employ effective blog distribution strategies and use blogging tools to boost your blog's visibility and engagement across multiple platforms.

Search engine optimization (SEO): Optimize your blog posts for search engines to improve their visibility in search results. Use on-page optimization best practices as part of your blog SEO efforts, such as using relevant keywords in the article and adding meta descriptions and image alt text.

Social media promotion: Promote your blog posts on social media platforms like Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn. Create engaging captions and use interactive content to attract a larger audience and engagement.

Email marketing: Build an email subscriber list and send regular newsletters featuring your latest blog posts. Email marketing is a direct way to connect with your readers and keep them engaged while promoting your blog .

Guest blogging: Contribute guest blogging posts to other reputable blogs in your niche. This can help you reach new audiences and establish yourself as an authority.

To understand better your writer's blog performance, you’ll want to make sure you’re tracking and analyzing your web analytics . Some important segments and metrics to look at when assessing the performance of your blog are:

Audience behavior and insights: Analytics tools provide valuable insights about your readers, including demographics, interests and behavior. Use this information to tailor your content to your audience's preferences.

Traffic sources: Understand where your blog traffic is coming from—whether it's organic search, social media, referrals or direct visits. Focus on strategies that bring the most traffic and engagement.

Most popular content: Analyze which of your blog posts are most popular within the blogosphere and why (e.g., because it generates the most traffic or the best audience behavior scores). This information can guide your future content creation.

Conversion tracking: If you have specific goals (e.g., newsletter sign-ups or eBook downloads), track how well your blog is converting visitors into subscribers or customers.

06. Monetize your writer's blog

Monetizing your blog is a career-changing step that can turn your passion for writing into a source of income. Popular strategies to make money blogging include:

Affiliate marketing: This monetization method involves promoting products or services through affiliate links. When readers make a purchase through your unique affiliate link, you earn a commission. Join affiliate programs relevant to your niche and incorporate affiliate links organically within your blog posts.

Display ads: Displaying ads on your blog can provide a steady income stream. Google AdSense is a popular choice that displays relevant ads based on your content and audience. You then earn money when readers click on these ads.

Subscription content and courses: Offer premium subscription content or online courses to monetize your expertise. Subscribers pay a recurring fee for exclusive articles, resources or courses, creating a steady income source and offering added value to your dedicated audience. Provide monthly access to writing guides, templates and author interviews—or create a comprehensive writing course to help aspiring writers improve their skills.

Tips to successfully monetize your writer's blog and start a business :

Ensure that any monetization methods align with your blog's niche and audience interests.

Disclose affiliate links and sponsored content to maintain trust with your readers.

Focus on providing valuable content; monetization should enhance, not detract from, the reader experience.

Consider combining multiple monetization methods to create a diversified income stream.

3 writer’s blog examples

Explore these writer's blog examples, each offering a unique perspective and range of content.

01. Wordsmatter Blog

For writers, by writers, this blog offers a diverse array of topics. Whether you're interested in slang words from around the world or crafting compelling copy for Google Ads, Wordsmatter has something for writers across various disciplines and industries.

02. The Poetry Pot

Dive into a personal writer's world with The Poetry Pot. This blog serves up a mix of creative content, from poetry and reviews to engaging stories that captivate readers.

03. Ella Katharine White

Author Ella White uses her blog not only as a platform to showcase her work and trilogy but also as a bridge to connect with her audience. Discover her books, engage with her literary journey and gain insights into her creative process on her writer's website.

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How to start a writer’s blog FAQ

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Creative writing is a form of self-expression that allows writers to explore their imagination and convey their thoughts and emotions through words. The world of creative writing is vast, and improving your creative writing skills takes more than just an idea. 

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this blog will provide you with valuable insights and inspiration to unleash your creativity and take your writing to the next level. So, let’s get started!

Is Writing a Blog Creative Writing?

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Creative writing is the art of using words to express your imagination, emotions, and ideas. It can take many forms such as fiction, poetry, drama, or a memoir. And creative writing comes with many benefits , including being fun, rewarding, and therapeutic.

Writing a blog is creative writing when it involves using your imagination, emotions, and ideas. These different emotions and ideas will help you create original and engaging content. For example, if you write a blog about your fictional stories, your personal experiences, your opinions, or your hobbies, you are well on your way to developing a creative writing blog.

Types of Creative Writing

Blog creative writing is of different genres, styles, and types. Let’s see the popular ones below:

Creative Fiction

This type of creative writing involves the creation of stories that are not based on real facts or events. It is divided into different genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, romance, mystery, and others.

Scriptwriting

As the name shows, scriptwriting is about crafting actable stories. This involves writing scripts for plays, movies, television shows, and other forms of performance art.

Short Novels

A short novel writing blog is a type of prose fiction that tells a story over a shorter length than that of a standard novel. There is no exact word count that defines a short novel, but generally, it is between 20,000 and 50,000 words. Some examples of short novels are Animal Farm by George Orwell, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, and The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka.

Creative Nonfiction

Creative nonfiction combines elements of storytelling with factual events and experiences. It involves writing true stories or personal narratives using literary techniques to engage readers. Memoirs, personal essays, and travel writing are examples of creative nonfiction.

A memoir is a type of creative nonfiction that tells a personal story, often focusing on a specific period or event in the author’s life.

A biography is a form of creative nonfiction that tells the story of a person’s life. It includes events, happenings, and often the entire chronological timeline of their existence.

A journal is any written log of events, thoughts, or feelings. Interestingly, a diary is a specific type of journal that records specific personal experiences.

The artistic discipline of poetry is one of the more popular forms of creative writing. It usually includes free verse, haikus, sonnets, and limericks.

Songwriting

Songwriting is a unique form of creative writing that combines lyrics with music. Songwriters express emotions, tell stories, and convey messages through their lyrics. They consider rhythm, melody, and the overall musical composition to create songs that resonate with their listeners. 

How to Improve Your Creative Writing Skills

Here are the 5 crucial tips to improve creative blog writing that we’re sure will help you a lot.

• Read extensively. Reading helps you absorb ideas and techniques from various writers, exposing you to different genres and styles.
• Write regularly. It’s a common saying that practice brings perfection. So, try to write daily and create a routine to hold yourself accountable.
• Develop your imagination. Cultivate your creativity by engaging in activities that inspire your imagination, such as visiting new places or learning about unfamiliar topics.
• Experiment with different formats. Trying new writing formats, such as poetry or scriptwriting, can help you develop unique and unexpected ideas.
• Know your audience . Tailor your writing to suit the needs and preferences of your target audience.

For all the writers out there, these handy and free tools for content writing will make the process of content creation easier!

Top Blogs to Follow for Creative Writing Inspiration

Do you want to follow the best writers’ blogs for creative writing inspiration? Here are some valuable suggestions for you.

Source: GrubStreet

GrubStreet is a lively and collaborative online platform for writers. This blog shares different thoughts, stories, and ideas to help writers grow. It’s like a digital hub for creative minds, offering a space for discussions, inspiration, and the joy of connecting with fellow wordsmiths.

Writer’s Fun Zone

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Writer’s Fun Zone is one of the best creative writing blogs, and also one of the most engaging. It’s an online hub that brings writers together to explore and enjoy the lighter side of the writing journey. It’s a vibrant community offering tips, insights, and a touch of humor to make the writing process more engaging and enjoyable.

The Bookshelf Muse

Source: The Bookshelf Muse

The Bookshelf Muse is a valuable online resource for writers. It provides a variety of tools and prompts to enhance their creative writing. And it’s like a virtual library offering unique ideas and perspectives to enrich the storytelling experience.

Daily Writing Tips

Source: Daily Writing Tips

Daily Writing Tips is a creative writing blog that provides practical advice and quick tips to improve your writing skills. It’s like a daily dose of wisdom, offering bite-sized insights to enhance your grammar, vocabulary, and overall writing proficiency.

Creative Writing News

Source: Creative Writing News

Creative Writing News is an awesome blog to follow for professional blog writers who are looking for inspiration. It’s a platform dedicated to keeping writers informed about the latest trends in creative writing. It’s your go-to news source for updates on literary events. Moreover, it also provides all the info on writing techniques and opportunities to fuel your creative journey.

If you want to craft blog name ideas that go perfectly with your blog post, be sure to explore our guide!

We hope that by reading this blog, you discovered the joy and the power of blog creative writing that’ll help you to unleash your own creativity.

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Whether you're a student, a journalist, or a business professional, knowing how to do high-quality research and writing using trustworthy data and sources, without giving in to the temptation of AI or ChatGPT , is a skill worth developing.

As I detail in my book Writing That Gets Noticed , locating credible databases and sources and accurately vetting information can be the difference between turning a story around quickly or getting stuck with outdated information.

For example, several years ago the editor of Parents.com asked for a hot-take reaction to country singer Carrie Underwood saying that, because she was 35, she had missed her chance at having another baby. Since I had written about getting pregnant in my forties, I knew that as long as I updated my facts and figures, and included supportive and relevant peer-reviewed research, I could pull off this story. And I did.

The story ran later that day , and it led to other assignments. Here are some tips I’ve learned that you should consider mastering before you turn to automated tools like generative AI to handle your writing work for you.

Identify experts, peer-reviewed research study authors, and sources who can speak with authority—and ideally, offer easily understood sound bites or statistics on the topic of your work. Great sources include professors at major universities and media spokespeople at associations and organizations.

For example, writer and author William Dameron pinned his recent essay in HuffPost Personal around a statistic from the American Heart Association on how LGBTQ people experience higher rates of heart disease based on discrimination. Although he first found the link in a secondary source (an article in The New York Times ), he made sure that he checked the primary source: the original study that the American Heart Association gleaned the statistic from. He verified the information, as should any writer, because anytime a statistic is cited in a secondary source, errors can be introduced.

Jen Malia, author of  The Infinity Rainbow Club  series of children’s books (whom I recently interviewed on my podcast ), recently wrote a piece about dinosaur-bone hunting for Business Insider , which she covers in her book Violet and the Jurassic Land Exhibit.

After a visit to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Malia, whose books are set in Philadelphia, found multiple resources online and on the museum site that gave her the history of the Bone Wars , information on the exhibits she saw, and the scientific names of the dinosaurs she was inspired by. She also used the Library of Congress’ website, which offers digital collections and links to the Library of Congress Newspaper Collection.

Malia is a fan of searching for additional resources and citable documents with Google Scholar . “If I find that a secondary source mentions a newspaper article, I’m going to go to the original newspaper article, instead of just stopping there and quoting,” she says.

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Your local public library is a great source of free information, journals, and databases (even ones that generally require a subscription and include embargoed research). For example, your search should include everything from health databases ( Sage Journals , Scopus , PubMed) to databases for academic sources and journalism ( American Periodical Series Online , Statista , Academic Search Premier ) and databases for news, trends, market research, and polls (t he Harris Poll , Pew Research Center , Newsbank , ProPublica ).

Even if you find a study or paper that you can’t access in one of those databases, consider reaching out to the study’s lead author or researcher. In many cases, they’re happy to discuss their work and may even share the study with you directly and offer to talk about their research.

For journalist Paulette Perhach’s article on ADHD in The New York Times, she used Epic Research to see “dual team studies.” That's when two independent teams address the same topic or question, and ideally come to the same conclusions. She recommends locating research and experts via key associations for your topic. She also likes searching via Google Scholar but advises filtering it for studies and research in recent years to avoid using old data. She suggests keeping your links and research organized. “Always be ready to be peer-reviewed yourself,” Perhach says.

When you are looking for information for a story or project, you might be inclined to start with a regular Google search. But keep in mind that the internet is full of false information, and websites that look trustworthy can sometimes turn out to be businesses or companies with a vested interest in you taking their word as objective fact without additional scrutiny. Regardless of your writing project, unreliable or biased sources are a great way to torpedo your work—and any hope of future work.

Author Bobbi Rebell researched her book Launching Financial Grownups using the IRS’ website . “I might say that you can contribute a certain amount to a 401K, but it might be outdated because those numbers are always changing, and it’s important to be accurate,” she says. “AI and ChatGPT can be great for idea generation,” says Rebell, “but you have to be careful. If you are using an article someone was quoted in, you don’t know if they were misquoted or quoted out of context.”

If you use AI and ChatGPT for sourcing, you not only risk introducing errors, you risk introducing plagiarism—there is a reason OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is being sued for downloading information from all those books.

Audrey Clare Farley, who writes historical nonfiction, has used a plethora of sites for historical research, including Women Also Know History , which allows searches by expertise or area of study, and JSTOR , a digital library database that offers a number of free downloads a month. She also uses Chronicling America , a project from the Library of Congress which gathers old newspapers to show how a historical event was reported, and Newspapers.com (which you can access via free trial but requires a subscription after seven days).

When it comes to finding experts, Farley cautions against choosing the loudest voices on social media platforms. “They might not necessarily be the most authoritative. I vet them by checking if they have a history of publication on the topic, and/or educational credentials.”

When vetting an expert, look for these red flags:

• You can’t find their work published or cited anywhere.
• They were published in an obscure journal.
• Their research is funded by a company, not a university, or they are the spokesperson for the company they are doing research for. (This makes them a public relations vehicle and not an appropriate source for journalism.)

And finally, the best endings for virtually any writing, whether it’s an essay, a research paper, an academic report, or a piece of investigative journalism, circle back to the beginning of the piece, and show your reader the transformation or the journey the piece has presented in perspective.

As always, your goal should be strong writing supported by research that makes an impact without cutting corners. Only then can you explore tools that might make the job a little easier, for instance by generating subheads or discovering a concept you might be missing—because then you'll have the experience and skills to see whether it's harming or helping your work.

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