Writers, you nominated and voted on your favorite writing blogs and here are the results. Several weeks ago I began asking for nominations for the best writing blogs. More than 170 blogs were nominated. From the nominations, I culled a list of 50 writing blogs in 5 categories and put them up for popular vote on the forum.
Hundreds of writers participated in voting. Other than me breaking a few ties, the blogs listed here are the ones nominated and voted on by the Editor Unleashed community. Thanks so much for participating.
Here, in no particular order, are the results. I’m proud to have each one of these blogs included on the Editor Unleashed 25 Best Writing Blogs. Now go check out these remarkable resources for the modern writer.
Publishing Trends
A Newbie’s Guide to Getting Published Author J.A. Konrath has tried it all and offers his hard-won advice and first-hand perspective for what it really takes to get noticed in the quickly evolving world of book publishing.
Editorial Ass A mysterious former editorial assistant turned editor sheds much-needed light on the publishing world from an insider’s perspective.
Loudpoet Poet, publisher and digital media strategist, Guy LeCharles Gonzalez presents a big picture view paired with grassroots advice for writers and publishers struggling to figure out a way toward a digital future.
GuardianUK Books Blog One of the best online sources for traditional and new media publishing news & views.
Writer Beware Every writer should have this blog by Victoria Strauss bookmarked. Writer Beware offers reports and analysis of the scams, schemes and pitfalls of publishing.
Marketing & Social Media
How Publishing Really Works Writer and editor Jane Smith discusses the ins and outs of the publishing world.
Nathan Bransford A favorite go-to spot for writers, literary agent Nathan Bransford offers encouraging and thoughtful advice on getting published.
QueryShark Literary agent Janet Reid gives her realistic, snarky take on query letters from writers who are courageous enough to throw their work into her shark tank.
Rants & Ramblings of a Literary Agent Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner offers clear, sound and friendly advice on the nut-and-bolts of publishing.
The Creative Penn Prolific blogger, podcaster and social media stalwart, Joanna Penn offers interviews, tips and solutions for writers with a digital media bent.
Creativity
Inkygirl Debbie Ridpath Ohi has practical and creative writing and publishing advice with a playful touch—her clever cartoons charmingly chronicle the daily life of a working writer.
LeftBrainWrite LeftBrainWrite talks through writer’s block, offers regular reviews of novels by debut authors and links to the best places on the Web for creative sustenance.
Roughly Speaking Jenny Rough dishes on writing, reading and nurturing the creative spirit via her own journey toward living a more creative life.
Six Sentences What can you say in six sentences? Try it out to get your creative juices flowing.
Write for your Life Iain Broome hosts this playful spot for writers seeking creativity with a practical edge.
Fiction Writing
Flogging the Quill Ray Rhamey—author, writing coach, and author of a book on fiction writing—talks technique.
Post-Apocalyptic Publishing Sci-Fi writer Emma Newman posts pieces of her works in progress and chronicles her attempts to get published.
The Word Indie horror writer Alan Baxter posts his short stories and news and views on what’s floating around the online publishing sphere.
The Book Deal A great resource on craft and business advice by an editor who’s worked with everyone from Toni Morrison to Hunter S. Thompson.
Writer Unboxed This group blog by 11 up-and-coming writers includes publishing advice, interviews and news and views from the front line of publishing.
Freelance Writing
Freelance Writing Jobs Network Here’s the spot for finding freelancing advice and leads to paying gigs.
Quips & Tips for Successful Writers Quick articles and timeless advice from successful writers from past and present.
The Urban Muse Susan Johnston hosts a long-running blog full of practical advice and resources for setting up shop as a freelance writer.
Thursday Bram Helpful marketing and business tips from a freelancer’s perspective.
Words on the Page Freelance writer Lori Widmer offers thoughtful, practical advice to the modern freelancer and takes a strong stance about writers getting paid fairly.
Have fun checking out all of these great blogs! You can find all of the writing blogs nominated here, and find the 50 that made it into the voting round (as well as the voting results) here.
-Maria Schneider
Keep learning with me. Subscribe to this blog (free) and you won’t miss a post! And follow Editor Unleashed on Twitter.
{ 19 trackbacks }
{ 42 comments… read them below or add one }
Thanks for doing this! This is a great group.
Thanks for your work with this. Congratulations to InkyGirl, my own favourite. I’m going to try to read all the blogs on that list.
I’m honored and flattered to be included on this list. Also, I now have several new blogs to add to Google Reader. Thanks!
Very cool to find myself included on this list–thanks so much! And a great list overall, which I’ll be sharing.
Thanks all. @Guy and Victoria, it’s much-deserved. Keep up the good work on behalf of writers!
What an honor — thank you for including Quips & Tips for Successful Writers, Maria!
I’m indebted to whoever nominated me……must put on my detective’s hat (which, luckily, is part of every freelance writer’s wardrobe) and figure out who to thank :-)
Laurie
Wow! I’m so honored to be on this list. Thanks for running the polling and everything, Maria.
Bravo, InkyGirl!
Thanks, Maria, for all the great links. Congrats to all the winners and a special “Woohoo” for Rachelle Gardner!
Thanks, Maria, and congrats to the other bloggers. I’ve long been a fan of Thursday, Lori, Laurie, and Jenny, so I’ll have to check out the others!
I am utterly delighted two of my nominees made it. And doubly honoured that both How Publishing Really Works and Loudpoet have had me as a guest blogger in the last month. Two of the finest blogs – and the finest people (Jane Simth and Guy LeCarles Gonzalez) in the blogosphere.
Wow! I’m honored to be included on this list. So many cool blogs. I’ve had a tremendous time visiting many blogs nominated last week, and now have a bunch more to add to my google reader.
Thank you to my readers – you make blogging so worthwhile. Peace, Linda
I’m delighted Write for Your Life made the list and really appreciate all the support people have given me and the blog since we started up at the turn of the year. As my readers already know, I’m currently doing some final edits on my novel, but there’s so much in store for Write for Your Life and this is just the start. Big plans ahoy!
Thanks Maria!
Many thanks to all the folks that voted for Flogging the Quill. You made my day. Best, Ray
I am having to try very hard indeed not to go all squeally here.
My blog made it to the final list!
There’s no way it’s going to win, of course: the others in the category are way more impressive than my little attempt. But thank you, so much, all of you who nominated me.
And if I had to select one winner from them all, it would be Writer Beware. They work so hard, and are rewarded with law-suits. Which they win, of course, but still: they deserve our praise more than anyone.
Many thanks to Maria for organising this. Now please excuse me while I go off and squeal and run around in fangirl circles, shouting unintelligible things.
Thank you so much for including me on this list, it’s an honor to be included among such terrific blogs.
@Jane Smith, This is the final list, no more narrowing down after this!
Hey! Thanks for the mention!! And look at the good company!
Oh! I thought that things went on from here, until you’d narrowed it down to just one blog!
Well. I still think that Writer Beware would win hands-down if that were the case: they get sued, and have threats made against them, and all sorts of nasty stuff and yet they continue to blog. All I do is write a few posts every now and then.
I am absolutely thrilled to have been included in this list!
I completely agree that Writer Beware is an amazing resource.
I’m going to make a folder and put all these links in a drop-down menu.
Thanks to all who participated.
This is a wonderful list of sites, the gems in the mud of a crowded blogosphere. I congratulate the award winners and look forward in going through the list more carefully over the next several weeks. Thanks.
I’m so glad to see The Creative Penn on this list — Joanna does such a terrific job of providing solid marketing and publishing advice to authors.
Dana Lynn Smith, the Savvy Book Marketer
It’s a real honour to be included in such august company! Great list, another great job by Editor Unleased. Well done, Maria, and thanks.
BTW, do we get a badge?
:)
W/O cking each blog listed, this seems like an excellent, if not the very best, list of writing sources in the blogosphere!
What a great list – thanks for sharing
I can highly recommend the Creative Penn – a really excellent resource
Hi Alan, I like the idea of a Badge, but I don’t have a creative staff to design it for me, unfortunately. But I’ll see what I can do. :)
Maria
Wow! I won! You like me! You really do!
Thanks to all who nominated and voted for my blog. And thanks very much to you, Maria, for offering up your blog for such a contest. It feels good to do what I love doing every day and be rewarded by peers in such a way!
I totally agree with inclusion of The Urban Muse. What a great blog Susan has going!
Maybe one of us should design a Badge…..I’m not nominating myself as I wouldn’t know how to start…..oh man, I’ve turned into one of those annoying people who suggest ideas for other people to run with….
;-)
Laurie
Maria – I might be able to put together a badge. :) Drop me an email if you’re interested and I’ll see what I can do.
Thanks for including us on a wonderful list!
Thanks very much, I’m honored!
Thanks for narrowing down the blogs for those of us who weren’t aware of the quality of writers on the web. Already loved Nathan Bransford’s blog, but most of them I didn’t even know existed. Plus, my fellow Editor Unleashed peers did the voting, so I know these must be worth a visit.
@Nathan Bransford Your blog won by a landside. You have a well-loved blog going there, my friend.
Thanks for this. My blogroll just got a little more crowded.
I hope you’ll consider my blog for review at a future date. I’m a 53 y/o burned out but still working 8-5 Executive Assistant. I’m working on a mystery novel (actually I have a couple in work) and have a recently discovered the joy of blogging about writing. I’ve signed up for my very first NaNoWriMo challenge and will be posting my progress and problems as I race to meet the November 30th deadline for my 50,000 word ‘first-draft’ of a novel.
Hope to see you there soon and feedback (even constructive criticism) is appreciated.
Cathy
,[...] editorunleashed.com is other interesting source of tips on this subject,[...]
[...]editorunleashed.com is other good authority of tips. Car insurance claims [...]
Good list. Reckon pitchingtheworld will walk it next time though.
Great list of sites!
this a very useful and comprehensive list