Top 10 Blogs For Writers 2007/2008 - Seeking Your Nomination
By Michael Stelzner
Ok writers… I know many of you frequent blogs. I am looking for your nomination for the BEST blogs for writers.
As the executive editor of the 20,000 reader WhitePaperSource Newsletter, I have been tasked to seek nominations for the top blogs for writers.
This is our second annual contest.
Please make a single nomination by replying to this message and include why you like the blog (anonymous comments will be ignored). Be sure to include a link to the blog. To make the cut, a blog must be nominated more than once.
The winners will be announced here and also in the December edition of our newsletter.
Nominations must be received by Nov. 30, 2007.
Editor’s note: Many of you have put in more than 1 nomination. Only your first nomination will be counted. Thanks!
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November 2nd, 2007 at 6:07 am
Hm. Do we get to nominate our own blog? It’d sure be nice to hear that our blog over at www.jcme.ca/jcmefreelancewriting is good enough to make the cut!
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:59 pm
www.copyblogger.com
Really. It might as well be me who nominates it.
November 3rd, 2007 at 4:01 am
I’d like to nominate CatalystBlogger http://catalystblogger.blogspot.com. She has only been blogging for a few months but always offers valuable insight and advice about life as a freelance writer, and I think she deserves the exposure.
November 3rd, 2007 at 1:16 pm
I’d like to nominate Deborah Ng’s FWJ - http://freelancewritinggigs.com. Not because of the leads, great advice and helpful community, but because she’s the nicest person I know.
November 4th, 2007 at 12:38 am
I’d have to say that The Renegade Writer Blog would be my first pick as a ‘top 10 writers blog’. Written by Linda Formichelli and Diane Burrell, authors of the book Query Letters that Rock, the blog is full of information about writing for both new and established writers. Plus they have a great new section, the Market Wiki where everyone can share information about magazine guidelines.
Cheers,
Liz
Liz
November 4th, 2007 at 3:36 am
I second the nomination of http://freelancewritinggigs.com/. It’s a powerhouse of a resource for struggling freelance writers and deserves to be recognized.
November 4th, 2007 at 5:55 am
I “third” the nomination of Freelance Writing Gigs (http://freelancewritinggigs.com/)
November 4th, 2007 at 8:40 am
I “fourth” the nomination of http://freelancewritinggigs.com/
November 4th, 2007 at 9:28 am
I’m also in favour of http://freelancewritinggigs.com
Great blog. Great writer.
November 4th, 2007 at 11:10 am
I love Deb too!
But I want to nominate eMoms at home. http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/
By this time next year, I will have grown up writersunbound.com and ya’ll can give me some nominee love!
November 4th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
I would also like to nominate http://freelancewritinggigs.com/
I really like the style and content. Very friendly, fun, helpful and professional.
November 4th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Best site ever! Great writing and advice!
November 5th, 2007 at 12:08 am
I’d love to nominate the Write-from-home blog http://write-from-home.blogspot.com/ (maintained by Amy Derby, editor of Write-from-Home.com).
There’s a ton of useful information at Amy’s blog, especially for new writers.
November 5th, 2007 at 4:32 am
These are good choices. Been looking at some of them and they’re a nice read.
But it’s a shame no one has seconded Copyblogger, so I will. If I can.
November 5th, 2007 at 9:36 am
freelancewritinggigs.com gets my nomination
November 5th, 2007 at 10:03 am
I second The Renegade Writer (therenegadewriter.com). Cheers!
November 5th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
You will laugh, cry and get fabulous writing tips at:
http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com
Shameless self-promotion? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.
–Heather
November 5th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
I second Heather Strang’s blog.
Thanks,
-Jim
November 5th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Heather Strang’s blog, http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com, gives awesome, inspiring information.
November 5th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
I’d like to nominate The Urban Muse ( http://theurbanmuse.blogspot.com ).
She has a very personal style that is both entertaining and informative.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Hooray for Heather Strang’s blog, http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com.
Inspirational and thought-provoking!
November 5th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I’ll nominate Deborah as well. Her site is a great help in terms of advice and insight, and I’ve found a few gigs from the daily job postings as well.
Hip hip hooray!
November 5th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
I’ll nominate http://coffeeandcritique.blogspot.com
Tons of great tips, links to contests and markets. Plus she is funny.
November 5th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
This blog rocks
http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com
November 5th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Be sure to check out http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com for wisdom, spunk, inspiration and love!
November 6th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Heather Strang’s Blog rocks! She is so open and honest about her own life (both positive and negative) experiences. I connect with her so much because of that. She also really cares about empowering women!!! She provides awesome spiritual and practical advice/resources/opinions.
November 6th, 2007 at 6:23 am
I vote for the Renegade Writer Blog. They have a consistent folw of varied information that’s always helpful to any level writer, and never overwhelming. Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell do a great job of sharing their experience from the writing trenches!
November 6th, 2007 at 7:22 am
I’d like to suggest Ink In My Coffee at http://devonellington.wordpress.com. She’s full of inspiration! My day is not complete until I read her blog.
November 6th, 2007 at 8:11 am
I would like to nominate Heather Strang’s blog: heatherstrang.blogspot.com. Heather is a genuine, upbeat writer who encourages, inspires and supports the art of writing. She sometimes talks about her struggles, but mostly her motivations and how we can incorporate inspiration into our lives.
November 6th, 2007 at 8:39 am
I nominate http://thewritermama.wordpress.com. Katz provides helpful information about writing, publication, and every day life.
November 6th, 2007 at 9:32 am
I’d like to nominate Freedom From The Mundane. The blog of Scottish Writer and Poet Colin Galbraith. Always interesting and thought provoking. A must read every day.
http://www.colingalbraith.co.uk/blog/
November 6th, 2007 at 9:36 am
The Writer Mama, www.thewritermama.wordpress.com, is written by Christina Katz, author of Writer Mama: How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids. It’s an amazing resource for moms — and every one else — who are building a writing career.
November 6th, 2007 at 9:39 am
I LOVE this site! Have been a daily visitor/blogger for almost a year now. Christina gives tons of encouragement, links and real-world advice on writing…Check it out!
http://thewritermama.wordpress.com/
November 6th, 2007 at 9:58 am
I nominate The Writing Road blog at http://www.thewritingroad.blogspot.com/. It’s brand new, but it’s been very interesting and helpful so far.
November 6th, 2007 at 10:03 am
I think I’ll join Heather in “shameless self-promotion!” Check out:
Writing the Cyber Highway
http://writingthecyberhighway.blogspot.com/
for all sorts of tips, inspiration, and lots more!
Smiles,
Michele
November 6th, 2007 at 10:18 am
I’d like to nominate Heather Strang’s blog - http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com - it’s innovative, fresh and her writing is fantastic!
November 6th, 2007 at 11:53 am
I would like to nominate Anne Wayman’s blog The Golden Pencil:
http://www.thegoldenpencil.com
It’s one of the most comprehensive blogs for writers I’ve come across and I’m a huge fan. She deserves to be in the running for this awesome award
November 6th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I’mma here to nominate Ink In My Coffee:
http://devonellington.wordpress.com
Fantastic blog. Well worth reading and hitting your top 10 list
November 6th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Sage Said So is a terrific blog that has been recognized for its poetic insights and inspiration. Any writer who is interested in living the life poetic will want to swing by and soak up terrific writing, writing community and the writing process all celebrated by Sage Cohen. Sage is author of Like the Heart, The World and the forthcoming Writing the Life Poetic from Writer’s Digest Books.
Please accept this nomination:
http://www.sagesaidso.typepad.com/
November 6th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
I agree with Christina - Sage’s blog rocks!
http://www.sagesaidso.typepad.com/
-Heather
November 6th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Anne Wayman’s The Golden Pencil. She’s a true talent!
November 6th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Christina Katz… THEEE Writer Mama, of course!
http://thewritermama.wordpress.com
Not only does she tell you how to get to work, she kicks your butt into high gear to actually put her suggestions into practice. This stop has become my new coffee house where I pull up a chair and sip a cup of encouragement on becoming a writer.
Mrs. Jones
November 6th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
I would like to nominate http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com/ as a Top 10 Blog for Writers (and also across ALL categories of blogs)
Heather Strang’s blog is outstanding and powerful for three reasons:
(1) It provides genuinely useful information in a way that is not merely entertaining, but also inspiring and personally catalytic.
(2) It is exceptionally well-written, using short paragraphs and deploying hyperlinks in a balanced and meaningful way.
(3) It perfectly merges personal and universal perspective: it radiates the authentic and very real experiences of the author, while activating within ALL readers the part(s) of themselves that most need to hear what she is saying. Often the reader comes away with new ideas (related to both writing and to life).
The variety of topics from week to week keeps it interesting, current, and delicious.
November 6th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
I nominate Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell’s blog, The Renegade Writer as a Top 10 Blog for Writers. It totally rocks!
November 6th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
I nominate Heather Strang’s blog, she is a huge inspiration to all women including me!!
love you, sis
November 6th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
I would like to nominate Ink In My Coffee, at www.devonellington.wordpress.com. The blog is full up useful and encouraging tips for writers.
November 6th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
I’d like to nominate Writer’s Resource Centre at http://www.poewar.com/
It’s full of good tips for all kinds of writers, and even some excellent exercises and feedback in both poetry and prose. And it’s a very easily navigable site, so you can readily find whatever you’re looking for.
November 6th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
The Copywriting Maven (http://www.copywritingmaven.com/)
Real-world strategies from a veteran write who knows the copywriting business inside and out. Great stuff.
TC
November 6th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
I would like to nominate http://devonellington.wordpress.com/. Her site is very useful to writers.
November 6th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I nominate The Writing Frump: http://writingfrump.wordpress.com/
Not only is she funny, and a great venting place for writers, but the posts are educational for newbie freelancers like myself.
November 6th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
I want to second the nomination for Freelance Parent!
November 6th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
I’d like to nominate http://thewritermama.wordpress.com. Christina Katz gives some great insight into balancing writing with motherhood.
November 6th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
Deb Ng’s freelancewritinggigs.com. From the cover letters to the reader mail, it’s a “must” for all freealncers.
November 6th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
I would like to add to the many nominations already for http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com!!
Heather is the most phenomenal, well-rounded woman I know. Everyone should listen to her words of wisdom and life. They will no doubt benefit you.
I am proud to say she is my sister and mentor that provides much needed guidance on a daily basis to all. I love and admire you sis
November 7th, 2007 at 3:20 am
Two of my regular reads have already been nominated, but the one I’d like to second is Devon Ellington’s at http://devonellington.wordpress.com/. With the amount of work she puts in every day, even when she’s unwell or fighting beurocracy, Devon puts the rest of us to shame.
For the record, although I’m not allowed to nominate or second 2 by the looks of it, my other regular read is Colin Galbraith’s Freedom from the Mundane mentioned above.
November 7th, 2007 at 4:24 am
Do MySpace blogs count? The best one I know for writers is by Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor at http://www.myspace.com/elucastaylor
She is a published author and an editor, and she posts practical, informative articles on such topics as what optioning is, how to write a synopsis, working with radio producers, how to promote your book, and so on. Invaluable!
November 7th, 2007 at 4:37 am
Oh sorry, are we only allowed one? In that case mine was Writer’s Resource Centre.
November 7th, 2007 at 5:04 am
I’m thinking it actually would’ve been good to know the definitions before we all started voting. There’s quite a hodgepodge of variety of blogs here, and from one type to another, how would anyone pick they best? They vary wildly in category.
For example, Copyblogger (only gotten one vote despite having well over 25,000 loyal readers) is about online writing - a literal blog for writers. Heather Strang is a woman’s experience being a writer. Freelancewritingigs is a resource-style of blog for writers. Some blogs listed here are literally FOR writers, providing advice about the profession, some blogs are BY writers, providing insight into a writer’s thoughts. Some are for offline writing, some for online.
Without guidelines as to what is considered a “blog for writers”, it makes it pretty hard to determine exactly what we’re voting on. For me, a blog for writers is one that provides help, advice, suggestions and recommendations FOR writers without the clutter, fluff and long, verbose prose. Inspirational and motivational should figure pretty low (in my opinion). There is a huge difference between the types of content on these nominated blogs.
Anyways, this is getting a big long. My basic questions were:
What type of blog for writers are we suppposed to be nominating the best of?
What determining factors are going to be used to select a winner?
What is considered a blog for writers?
November 7th, 2007 at 5:47 am
I’d like to second the nomination of Roberta Rosenberg, The Copywriting Maven.
I’d like to nominate Tom Chandler of Copywriter Underground.
That guy from Copyblogger is a hack, but he’s a pain when his feelings get hurt, so we’ll let him stay nominated just for appearances.
November 7th, 2007 at 6:43 am
If I may add to my nominations, I’d love to add Kathy Kehrli’s blog: http://irreverentfreelancer.blogspot.com ; Kristen King’s blog: http://www.inkthinkerblog.com; and Devon Ellington’s blog: http://devonellington.wordpress.com
November 7th, 2007 at 7:19 am
James C. - It’s really not that complicated. Simply nominate your favorite blog for writers. - Mike
November 7th, 2007 at 7:45 am
I vote for www.thewritermama.wordpress.com
It’s the ONLY blog I check daily. It has tons of resources and support for writers.
November 7th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I’ll vote for Renegade Writer.
November 7th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Oops! I just noticed we’re requested to make a SINGLE nomination. (Sorry Michael!).
In that case, IGNORE my measly self-promotion of my blog and let my nomination go for Amy Derby’s Write-from-Home blog:
http://write-from-home.blogspot.com/
Everything from a heads up on scams, awesome PAYING writing markets, and newbie freelance writing advice to how to make money blogging, and loads of inspiration and encouragement (plus much more!) can be found at this awesome blog.
November 7th, 2007 at 10:25 am
I nominate The Urban Muse (http://theurbanmuse.blogspot.com/). I am just getting started and found her blog to be very informative, authentic and fun to read.
November 7th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Thanks, Michele, for the nomination. Very sweet of you, although I don’t think I’m deserving of being in the top 10.
In addition to others mentioned, I’d like to see John Hewitt’s Writer’s Resource Center (poewar.com) in the running. So I’d like to nominate him if I may. His blog covers everything from general freelancing to fiction to poetry writing. Great job leads, too.
November 7th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I would like to nominate Writing the Cyber Highway Michele always gives terrific tips on writing and includes markets and other advice for writers. A great venue.
November 7th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Another nomination for The Urban Muse (http://theurbanmuse.blogspot.com/)
November 7th, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I’d like to nominate Matt Ambrose at The Copywriter’s Crucible (http://thewritewords.me.uk/blog/). Not just because he nominated me (thanks, Matt!), but because he is truly dedicated to changing the way online marketing is done. His blog focuses on reaching clients through informative content that gives valuable info–not just over-hyped sales messages. I think web writing could use the overhaul, and Matt deserves a nomination.
November 7th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
I’d like to nominate http://westofmars.blogspot.com. She’s an author aspiring to be published, and you get a taste of her fiction along with her own writing ups and downs.
November 7th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
If anyone can change online marketing to remove over-hyped sales copy, I will kneel and kiss the person’s feet.
That is, if they pay my plane fare…
November 7th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
I’d like to second the nomination of Amy Derby’s Write-from-home Blog. Amy’s blog always contains interesting, entertaining, and helpful information for writers presented in a straightforward, honest, and down-to-earth way that every writer–particularly every freelancer–can relate to.
November 7th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
I nominate Tom Chandler’s blog, The Copywriter Underground.
www.copywriterunderground.com
November 8th, 2007 at 1:40 am
Melissa Donovan’s Writing For Writers is just that, it’s writing, not preaching, or schooling or pulpit pounding. It’s her voice giving advice about things we forget how to do, things we never did, and just plain old inspiration. She even names watching a movie, to get the cluttered garbage out of your head when you’re blocked. Smart, smooth and written in a way everyone can relate to.
So, put it on the list.
November 8th, 2007 at 2:13 am
I nominate Melissa Donovan, her blog Writing for Writers, is very good and informative.
She’s really dedicating to all things dealing with writing and I’ve never read an entry from her that wasn’t boring!
November 8th, 2007 at 4:55 am
I’m nominating Sharon Hurley Hall at http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/. Great advice, great insight, and always happy to help a fellow writer!
November 8th, 2007 at 10:13 am
I wish to nominate the blog section of www.jcme.ca. I’m not really an avid reader of blogs, but I follow James Chartrand’s and Harry McCleod’s blogs for the following reasons:
1) They are NOT selfish in sharing information. They give the impression that they’d like to give the writing community a helping hand by providing useful resources - resources you can actually use.
2) Humor. James and Harry strike me as strange bedfellows and from time to time like to blog straight from the hip. It kind of breaks the monotony of serious blogging.
3) Their blogs are not long and full of fluff. They’re a quick read but packed with info.
4) Entrepreneurial bent - James and Harry have blogged on many subjects and on many leads, and they’re brimming with ideas and future ventures.
They’re the kind of people who help writers in a genuine way, and not just in a commercial, “increase my traffic” kind of way.
sharon
November 8th, 2007 at 10:16 am
My vote goes to http://copywriterunderground.com/ - pithy, experienced and able to see past the hype that sometimes surround the brave new world of the internet.
Tom Chandler’s writing is always worth reading - whether you write copy online or offline.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:19 am
I nominate Writing for Writers (www.melissadonovan.com). Melissa’s blog is timely, informative and a joy to read, for seasoned writers and newcomers to the passion.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:20 am
It’s an interesting blog with writing info and humorous entries.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:22 am
I nominated Writing for Writers (www.melissadonovan.com). Melissa’s blog is timely, informative and a joy to read, for seasoned writers and newcomers to the passion.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:33 am
I nominate www.jcme.ca/jcmefreelancwriting - Harry and James rock!
November 8th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
I would love to see Sharon at Get Paid to Write Online. Great blog with a great design and informative posts!
November 8th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
I nominate Sharon Hurley Hall’s http://getpaidtowriteonline.com/
She is a gifted writer and her posts always contain useful tips that make the world of freelancing easier to navigate.
November 8th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
For smart copywriting smarts and style, I nominate my good buds, Tom Chandler’’s CopywriterUnderground.com
For taking effective marcomm writing to a brand-new audience, I also nominate Brian Clark at Copyblogger.com
For top notch marcomm writing and strategy, Diana Huff at http://marcom-writer-blog.com/
And for those who nominated me, thank you. I’m thrilled to simply be invited to the party
November 8th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
JUST A REMINDER FOLKS:
Only your first nomination will be counted.
One per person please
November 8th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Amidst an inundation of pointless and grammatically butchered drivel, where the expression of opinion is too often akin to malpractice as opposed to revered entitlement, Melissa Donovan’s “Writing for Writers” is among the noteworthy efforts that bring substance, application and credibility to the phenomenon we know as blogging.
November 8th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Folks - I wanted to give a big THANK YOU to all of you for your participation. - Mike
November 8th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Shameless self-promoter here: “A Like Affair With Words” at http://rkaufman.wordpress.com has loyal readers and a wide range of topics all related to writing.
November 8th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
I’d like to second the nomination for http://writingthecyberhighway.blogspot.com/
It’s a great resource not only for beginners, but for all writers.
November 8th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Greg, Sometimes I’m not too quick. Please please please let that be TIC.
November 8th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Just found this and wow it is pretty great! Clever, informative, fun great links. Highly recommend. Written by Anne Wayman. Where I found out about this contest.
November 8th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
THE GOLDEN PENCIL
Just found this and wow it is pretty great! Clever, informative, fun great links. Highly recommend. Written by Anne Wayman. Where I found out about this contest.
UM WOW I AM SLOW… LOL
i filled in the writing site in the WEBSITE field lol. ha ha ha… anyway here it is again.
http://www.thegoldenpencil.com/
November 8th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
I nominate Roberta Rosenberg from The Copywriting Maven
http://www.copywritingmaven.com/
November 8th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Gotta be Roberta Rosenberg at http://www.copywritingmaven.com She is amazing and helps us all learn more.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
I’ll throw another nomination out for The Copywriting Maven. Roberta always seems genuinely interested in helping writers.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
Thank you for allowing us to vote. I’m relatively new and would like to nominate Amy Derby at http://write-from-home.blogspot.com as she is very helpful, insightful, and thoughtful…hey, she’s full?? Alright, I digress already.
November 9th, 2007 at 6:16 am
Hi,
I’d love to second the nomination for http://catalystblogger.blogspot.com/ her blog is a great tool for aspiring freelance writers to gain valuable insight on the profession.
November 9th, 2007 at 7:30 am
Literary Rejections on Display
http://literaryrejectionsondisplay.blogspot.com/
Hilarious and sad and true
November 9th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Just has to be Roberta with Copywriting Maven - always interesting and thought provoking, besides she is a great tutorand I’m a very lucky
student.
November 9th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
So many of my favourites on this list!! While I’d love to see my blog The Writer’s Blog at http://danaprince.blogspot.com nominated I’d much rather nominate Sharon Hurley Hall at http://getpaidtowriteonline.com
While I love many of the blogs on this list, Sharon’s blog has most directly impacted my writing career in a positive way. I got my first several gigs in writing as a direct result of Sharon and she’s been a fabulous mentor and friend.
November 9th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Copywriting Maven http://www.copywritingmaven.com/
CopyBlogger http://www.copyblogger.com. Despite Brian’s modesty above the list wouldn’t be complete without him.
November 9th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
The Renegade Writer blog!
http://therenegadewriter.com
November 9th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I’d like to nominate Dana Prince’s Writer’s Blog - http://danaprince.blogspot.com/. Dana chronicles the ups and downs of a freelance writing career in a very readable style and it’s one of the must reads in my list of writing blogs.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Long time reader. I guess if we can nominate our own blogs, Ill toss mine into the ring: www.chrisblogging.com
Thanks!
November 9th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
It’s taken me a while to decide just which blog I want to nominate, as there are so many that I read on a daily basis. When I really went back and searched, though, I realized that there is one that gives me more ideas and encouragment than the others. Freelance Folder is for all types of freelancers, but I think their ideas and suggestions are just great for the freelance writers among us. I constantly find myself going “ah-ha” or thinking “I’m so going to use that” when I read their posts.
November 9th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
One more vote for Deb Ng. She inspires me to write every day. She makes me laugh. She makes me think and she gives me the tools I need to make it as a freelancer.
Thanks Deb. Even if you don’t get on this list, your hard work is noticed and appreciated.
November 10th, 2007 at 6:32 am
I’m nominating Lorna’s and Tamara’s http://emomsathome.com/freelance-parent/ because their advice is a good mixture of being applicable and human.
November 10th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
I cast my vote for Writing the Cyber Highway:
http://writingthecyberhighway.blogspot.com/
This is a great place to get tips, markets, advice, and support! The posts are always interesting, thoughtful, and well written. Michele has put together a valuable resource for writers.
November 10th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Hm, my subscribe to comments on this thread simply… disappeared. What happened?
November 10th, 2007 at 4:46 pm
James - We updated the blog over the last few days (security patch) and the subscribe to comments causes server errors due to the # of folks subscribed to this post. We are working on this. - Mike
November 11th, 2007 at 6:14 am
The Renegade Writer blog - has tons of helpful advice and topics.
http://therenegadewriter.com
November 11th, 2007 at 9:50 am
I nominate the Renegade Writer blog! Linda and Diana are awesome and have taught me so much about the freelance writing biz.
http://www.renegadewriter.com
November 11th, 2007 at 11:21 am
I am nominating Heather Strang’s blog, who just so happens to be a very talented writer and one of my great friends.
You’ll defintely be inspired to make positive changes in your life by her infectious energy and dedication to her trade, uh, passions. Visit it here http://heatherstrang.blogspot.com/.
November 11th, 2007 at 11:28 am
i’d like to nominate “ink in my coffee” at www.devonellington.wordpress.com.
inspiring, informative, educational, with real world tools to help get you on the page.
November 11th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
I vote for http://thewritermama.wordpress.com. Christina is full of insight, inspiration and is always ready to give a kick in the pants. Just what I need!
November 12th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
I’d like to vote for Lorna and Tamara at Freelance Parent as not only do they have great tips and how-tos for everyone but they are sharing their life as an example of starting a business as a writer.
November 12th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Can direct mail copywriting actually be–gasp–fun? It is at http://youvegotjunkmail.typepad.com/.
November 12th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
I nominate therenegadewriter.com — the best web site for writers, hands down. These renegade ladies are always in-the-know and no-nonsense. They also make a special point to contact their readers personally, which is a really special thing, considering their tremendous following. These writers, Diana and Linda, totally rock.
November 13th, 2007 at 8:46 am
I would like to nominate: http://www.copywritingmaven.com/
November 13th, 2007 at 10:38 am
I’d like to nominate The Renegade Writer blog, which always has great, practical tips for being a more productive and more-frequently-published writer; great ideas; and inspiration whenever you need it.
November 14th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
I nominate Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor’s blogs at http://www.myspace.com.elucastaylor
Her blogs are informative and cover writer interests that are of value to a seasoned writer as well as those up and coming. She is very friendly too, and answers additional questions by email. Very helpful.
November 15th, 2007 at 11:51 am
I nominate Courtney at Web Writing Info. Courtney has really been stepping it up on her blog, offering fellow writers juicy info on how to improve their writing and how to make more money writing for the web. http://webwritinginfo.com/
November 15th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
I nominate Courtnee at webwritinginfo.com. She is providing a massive wealth of information!
November 15th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
I nominate http://webwritinginfo.com/ also. She has lots of good information there for PLR writing and marketing.
November 15th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
I nominate Courtney at Web Writing Info.
November 15th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
I would like to nominate this blog : http://thematurekid.com. It is a blog site about the US curriculum. The author is a former public teacher. I like the content. It’s direct to the point and has given us parents insights about the curriculum that our kids receive from public school!
Thank you!
November 15th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
I’d like to vote for www.jcme.ca. I live in the States but watch out for this Canadian blog from time to time. I like the friendly and casual manner, and I actually take note of the resources that James and Harry mention - not really for me but for my daughter. When there are leads for freelance writers I put it on my “list for Gaby.” Gaby’s my daughter who’ll soon be off to university and will be majoring in communications. While there, I’d like her to earn some money of her own by writing freelance. I think blogs should have a specific purpose and that’s to help others find resources. So instead of just pure rambling, I think James and Harry have something to offer readers.”
November 16th, 2007 at 9:30 am
Please accept one more nomination for http://freelancewritinggigs.com - Deborah Ng has provided the single most useful resource for writers -and the only writing blog I visit anymore.
November 16th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
I would like to nominate http://catalystblogger.blogspot.com/ I have been thoroughly enjoyed reading it and it comes from the pure writers perspective and the ups and downs of being a freelance web copywriter today.
November 16th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I would like to nominate http://www.becoming-a-writer-seriously.com
This blogger, Tom Colvin, monitors over 100 blogs and websites searching out the best information for writers who wish to be more productive. He shares his findings and also writes helpful commentaries of his own. After reading his blog, I feel truly up-to-date.
November 17th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Deb Ng from http://freelancewritinggigs.com/. One her site is a classic off of which many others are based but her blog is the original and best. Two, I’ve found more jobs there than most other places, and three Deb is one cool cat — she’s nice to other writers and supports writers/blogger rights and payment issues which I like.
November 17th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
I would like to nominate Deb Ng from http://freelancewritinggigs.com. She has been very supportive of me when I needed to find more writing jobs. She has given me extremely helpful advice when she had nothing to gain from it. She has become a good friend through all of this and her site is so valuable to us writers. I don’t know what I would have done without her.
November 17th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Definitely Deb Ng at http://freelancewritinggigs.com.
She is a awesome writer, very helpful and encouraging and is great about answering questions.
November 18th, 2007 at 3:03 am
I nominate:
http://nonfictionmuse.blogspot.com/
Suzie
November 18th, 2007 at 7:53 am
I’d like to submit Freelance Writer’s Exchange for this contest. I just love this site because she writers informative information in a personal way. Somehow I always feel like she is talking to me
November 18th, 2007 at 8:17 am
www.freelancewritinggigs.com gets my nomination too!
November 18th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Definitely Freelance Writing Jobs!
November 22nd, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Thanks everyone for your nominations!
November 26th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
I second Jim Faelker’s post and nominate Tom Colvin’s Blog:
http://www.becoming-a-writer-seriously.com/
Tom is part of our writers group down here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and I know how hard he works keeping his blog up to date, monitoring everything in print and on the internet that pertains to writing. ‘Saves the rest of us ex-pats a lot of valuable time.
November 26th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
I’m not sure how many nominations Tom Colvin now has, but I did want to add him to the list:
http://becoming-a-writer-seriously.com/
Not only have I found some gems in his reviews, but he’s also very personable and active in his community. He fully understands that blogging is a conversation, and his voice is a valuable addition to the discussion.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
As a new freelancer, I find Anne Wayman’s Golden Pencil a great resource She should be at the top of the list!
November 27th, 2007 at 4:18 am
Tom Colvin’s BECOMING-A-WRITER-SERIOUSLY is by far the best writer’s resource on the web. I speak from experience; I’ve been around since Tim Berners-Lee created this marvel of a world wide web–back when I was working on a Mac Plus with 8megs of RAM. BAWS is to writers as Snap-On is to mechanics. There’s a tool for everything and not just virtually worthless add-ons that serve no real function. I have yet to find a link in BAWS that doesn’t provide writers of all stripes–novelists, short story writers, screenwriters, TV scribes, the non-fiction cadre , journalists, playwrights, poets–take your pick–with a serious, useful tool to help lighten the load of the mechanical stuff so the writer can get on with the serious business of creating. BECOMING-A-WRITER-SERIOUSLY is the best in the business.
November 30th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
I’d like to nominate Writers on the Rise. I love them.