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Nominate Your Favorite Writing Blog: 4th Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers Contest

By Michael Stelzner

It’s time to open up nominations for our 4th annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers contest—the blogosphere’s biggest contest for writing blogs.

Since we first began this contest four years ago, blogs for writers have really taken off. Many of last years winners have gone on to build very successful blogs.

How to Nominate Your Favorite Writing Blog:

  1. Reply to this message with your nomination
  2. You have only one vote (only your first will be counted)
  3. Please include the web address of the blog
  4. Explain why you think the blog is worthy of winning this year’s award?

To make the cut, a blog must be nominated more than once.

The winners will be announced here and also in our 25,000 reader newsletter.

Nominations must be received by September 11, 2009.

UPDATE: Click here to see the winners.

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  • I nominate the Freelance Writing Jobs Network (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/). I just started freelance writing in Jan 08 and this blog has been essential for my progress. From job leads, to writing tips, to dealing with challenges, this blog has been such a valuable resource. It has evolved to even greater things since I started reading it a year ago. My #1 go-to.
  • Harriet Weinstein
    I nominate the Renegade Writer blog.therenegadewriter.com
    I think the blog offers very pragmatic ideas on making freelance writing an attainable career.
  • I second that nomination. This network is the most comprehensive freelance writing network on the internet. Deb does an awesome job of culling many different sites for gigs and helps neophytes and pros alike.
  • I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ Laurie covers a broad range of topics from finding motivation to polishing your work, and she does it with a sense of humor, too. Oh, and did I mention I'm a guest contributor over there? :)
  • Michael,

    That's easy. Men WithPens - menwithpens.ca

    Because they're consistently amazing me with the level of thought they put into their tips and tricks, because they raise the bar all the time with guest posts that add tremendously to their scope, and because they reachright through the screen and grab you with their warm, personal writing style.

    As essential as morning coffee. I couldn't do without them.

    Regards,

    Kelly
  • CopyBlogger. It's good stuff.
  • nicbrunet
    I second Kelly with a vote for Men With Pens.

    If I only manage to get to one feed on a given day, it's this one. Not only is it packed with pertinent information, but their complimentary personalities shine through in every post. It's like sitting down with a really smart friend over morning latte, and I've yet to find anyone who creates a community quite as well as the Pen Men.
  • Sophie
    My vote will always be for freelance writing jobs. I owe my success to this blog that has been looking out for freelance writers since 2005. They have no hidden agenda. They don't blog about design or photography. They don't promote all their friends products all the time. They're not pushy with the ebook sales. All of their topics are about freelance writing and advancing freelance writing careers. My vote is for the person who keeps it real.
  • lauranathan
    I nominate Men with Pens. Lots of great insight served with a dose of wit.
  • Men with Pens
  • Mike
    Men With Pens. James and Harry have always written great content. However, since the addition of a certain rogue, they've easily surpassed every other writing blog.
  • Men with Pens
  • I nominate Copyblogger.
  • wendikelly
    Men With Pens menwithpens.ca

    They are consistently good, offering useful advice and information that readers can do something with. They know how to build community and more importently friendships and have a darn good business that makes their clients VERY happy. They also had the brains to bring on the Rogue, which was just plain brilliant.
  • I found Susan Johnston of the Urban Muse Writer several months ago, and have learned how to be a better blogger and freelance writer because of her. She shares what's she's learning -- including how to do TV interviews! -- and consistently invites readers to respond in "open threads."

    And, she's even given me a freelance writing lead! Who could ask for anything more? :-)

    http://www.urbanmusewriter.com/
  • slkpcme
    http://storyfix.com/

    No question, Larry Brooks' Story Fix. He does a great job of sharing his knowledge of craft with humor and insight. His most recent 10 part series on Story Structure is the best tutorial on the subject I've ever read.
  • Roy Peter Clark over at Poynter (http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=78). His blog and book have helped me tremendously.
  • Men With Pens (http://menwithpens.ca)

    Apart from what Wendi, Mike and others have said, James and Harry have been incredibly supportive of me over the last 6 or so months.
  • Donald Reinhardt
    Laurie P-K http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ provides excellent writing throughout her various activities and is a altruistic, unselfish person in sharing all she knows will be helpful to others.
  • Another Lisa
    I nominate Freelance Writing Gigs. The reasons are simple: I've found paying work there and also learned a great deal from the site and the comments of it's readers.
  • I absolutely have to nominate Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen's "Quips and Tips for Successful Writers." http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/


    I subscribe to a lot of writing sites and the information she puts out is top notch. No bloviating or grandstanding - just good information. She also engages her audience by responding to comments - an important detail in my opinion.

    Thanks for running the contest!

    George
  • cheshirespider
    I'd like to nominate Claire Askew's One Night Stanzas. Its original, thought provoking and always looks beautiful, it appeals to people of all ages and is wonderfully straight talking!
  • It's got to be Freelance Writing Gigs, which is even better since it became a blog network.
  • Christi
    I nominate FreelanceWritingJobs.com for being a rich, extensive source of information, resources, and encouragement for writers. I visit the website almost daily and love it. I can't imagine trying to navigate the world of freelance writing, or any type of writing, without it!
  • Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/ gets my vote! Deb & crew are the best. So helpful and informative. She has really set the bar.
  • barbaraling
    I want to nominate more than one! The following are awesome by any description:

    http://www.menwithpens.ca
    http://www.confidentwriting.com
    http://www.bloggingwithoutablog.com

    Tops in my book!
  • Hi, only one counts. We will take your first nomination and ignore the rest.
  • shirls
    Larry Brooks' Story Fix
    http://storyfix.com/

    Quite new on the scene but incredibly valuable content.
  • nz0
    One Night Stanzas * http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/

    variety and quality
  • Oh man, you guys are too much. I'm all shuffling my feet and blushing - thank you for all the kind words.

    I'm going to toss in Michel Fortin's blog at http://www.michelfortin.com/

    Good copywriting advice, solid business tips, and knowledge coming apart at the seams.

    G'luck everyone!
  • Storyfix. Amazing.
  • storyfixer
    A bunch of my readers have written to advise me to come here and nominate my site, http://storyfix.com and I see a couple have beaten me to it. Feels weird to nominate myself, but if you take a look, I think you'll see why it's growing so quickly and why my subscribers are into this.
  • I nominate Copyblogger. They do a fantastic job of providing relevant content that isn't so narrowly industry-focused that outsiders can't enjoy it. Anyone can read any post thrown on there and gain insight from it. And, as a writer, I love both the style and the content. Pretty much Copyblogger just rocks my face off. The end.
  • I nominate the Renegade Writer Blog (http://therenegadewriter.com/). I love Linda and Diana's writing style, and the tips from both the blog and their books have been some of the most helpful I've read for new freelance magazine writers.
  • My vote goes for Freelance Writing Jobs as well — one of the best resources out there.
  • rothwoman
    I nominate Copyblogger. I've been reading Copyblogger every day since 2007. Found it by searching for copy writing in the MSN search engine. I didn't know what it was but I signed up. I've learned more about writing, blogging, twittering, creating, headlines, etc. than I could have imagined that first day I signed up. Copyblogger has inspired and motivated me. It helps this work-in-progress move forward.
  • YannTessier
    I nominate Write to Done by Lea Babauta and Mary Jaksch
    http://writetodone.com/
  • InkyGirl from the former founder of writer's community Inkspot.

    Provides links to thoughtful articles and useful info, interviews with writers, and great original writerly cartoons too!

    http://inkygirl.com
  • Having nothing to lose, I hereby nominate FarrFeed, my own blog: http://www.farrfeed.com/. I don't have any tips for writers, but I write my own true stories from the heart.
  • I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers at http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ because Laurie covers so many writing topics. Since starting my own blog this year I have learned about everything from writing concisely on blogs to SEO info, to getting past procrastination, to writing great query letters to using helpful tools and writing techniques to you name it. Plus her friendly and upbeat style shines through and inspires me.
  • brilliantink
    My vote goes to Roy Peter Clark at Poynter (http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=78). Great writing tips from a great writer.
  • I'll nominate Joanna Young's blog, Confident Writing. She always has an encouraging word for writers at all skill levels.
  • Ben
    I'd like to nominate http://3000messagesblog.com/. It's based on a unique concept of helping people apply key principles and tools from the advertising and marketing world to improve their everyday communications.

    The author is an advertising copywriter / creative director with over 25 years of experience helping some of America's best known brands communicate their key message more effectively.
  • Copyblogger (http://www.copyblogger.com/)
    Useful, easy to read, interesting, knowledgeable.
  • nicolelamarco
    I nominate my blog, Writing Pays: http://www.writingpays.biz

    It's new, but I think it is worthy of winning!
  • MichelleRafter
    My own, WordCount: Freelancing in the Digital Age, which covers running a freelance writing business in the age of blogging, content aggregators and Twitter.

    http://michellerafter.wordpress.com
  • Bbob
    I find http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ to be a useful, well thought out site.
  • You can nominate yourself? Damn! Okay, if I hadn't already nominated The Urban Muse, I'd definitely be voting for Quips & Tips for Successful Writers! :-)
  • I nominate copyblogger

    - Jeff
  • Addie
    I would like to nominate the 3000 Messages blog http://3000messagesblog.com/. Great blog that will show you how to create simple, everyday business communications that get attention, get understood, and get a response. Very good blog with quick simple posts that are extremely useful.

    Thanks,

    Addie Williams
  • celebrateyourself
    I nominated Quips and Tips for Successful Writers http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ about an hour ago but I don't see it here so I'm re-posting.

    I've gained so much valuable info from Laurie's site - everything from how to blog, maximizing SEO, getting past procrastination, writing query letters, using writing tools and technuiques - you name it. Plus I really enjoy her warm, friendly style of writing and responding to comments.
  • The true reward for this contest every year is learning about all of the new blogs for writers. Thanks for turning me on to more great reading...and thanks for the nominations. FWJ has the best, most helpful community. I do appreciate you all.
  • I'm going to have to go with Copyblogger [http://www.copyblogger.com/].

    No matter what kind of writer you are, they have something for everyone. You can't just limit their tips to online copywriting or marketing specifically - you can take their engaging posts and transfer it to almost anything. It's one of the only blogs I have to read every day.
  • I nominate Fuel Your Writing:

    http://www.fuelyourwriting.com

    Why? It's a beautiful site that's well-run & highly revered. Not to mention it's full of information for writers of all types and genres.
  • adnanikram
    my vote goes to www.nettuts.com
  • I'd like to second the nomination for Fuel Your Writing (http://www.fuelyourwriting.com). They have a wonderful staff of writers who provide a wide variety of content. Definitely a must read!
  • I also nominate http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/

    Great content, beautiful design, covers a lot of topics within their niche. I'm a big fan!
  • I nominate http://freelancewritinggigs.com.

    Awesome information, great guidance, and tons of good leads. It's very obvious how much work goes into this site.

    I do love seeing the other nominations here, though, and will enjoy visiting these sites!
  • I nominate for FuelYourWriting.com. They rock and so does the entire network.
  • Definitely 'Fuel Your Writing' (http://fuelyourwriting.com) I'm a massive fan of Michelle and her team and the great articles they put out.
  • Bruce K
    I nominate the Adventurous Writers site:
    http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/
    It has many tips and suggestions for improving readership on blogs, submitting sample chapters and querys, selecting blog themes, improving writing skills and so much more. Well thought out and quality advice. Top notch site in many ways. Check it out!
  • Another vote for http://www.fuelyourwriting.com - great content, great variety.
  • My Nomination and Vote to Fuel Your Writing http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/
  • I nominate for FuelYourWriting.com. They write exceptional content and produce frequently.
  • One Night Stanzas: http://www.onenightstanzas.com

    Claire reaches out to all writers, and is especially helpful to the young and nervous. A friendly, community-style atmosphere is nurtured and it's always nice to learn about the writer behind the words ("Things I Love Thursday" and such!) instead of seeing just a bunch of impersonal text like an instruction booklet.
  • My vote goes to Laurie P-K for Quips and Tips for Successful Writers http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/

    As a successful freelance writer herself, Laurie is willing to share the strategies she's learned along the way and has a genuine desire to see her readers succeed in their own writing pursuits. Plus, she's not afraid to talk openly about what to do when things don't work out.
  • I'd like to nominate Fuel Your Writing! http://www.fuelyourwriting.com, Michelle and her team do an amazing job with insightful articles, tips, tricks, interviews and the variety mixed with community interaction is the best.
  • daniellemcgaw
    http://freelancewritinggigs.com/

    Deb works hard at getting the good writing jobs out there and I've been reading her site for several years now. Good article that are timely and great jobs. What more could you want???
  • This is a tough one, as there are so many sites doing a great job. My vote goes to FuelYourWriting.com - great content, great variety, cool site.
  • Vitaly Friedman
    My vote goes to FuelYourWriting.com - a useful site with regular updates and interesting write-ups.
  • Rob
    As far as writing sites go, Fuel Your Writing (http://www.fuelyourwriting.com), has got a lock down. So many great tips and resources for writers, it's an easy vote.
  • artjohnson
    I nominate wwwstoryfix.com. The author has provided an excellent blog for writers on how to outline a novel which is so user friendly - wish I knew about this way to seet up a novel or screenplay years ago!
  • www.FuelYourWriting.com Great content written by a great editor
  • My vote goes to Fuel Your Writing (http://www.fuelyourwriting.com) . Its the only writers blog that Im following.
  • I would like to nominate http://www.fuelyourwriting.com. Michelle and the rest of her team are doing a great job in creating content for a wide range of writers and piquing the interest of non-writers like myself!
  • Men with Pens http://menwithpens.ca

    Their information is spot on, their work is awesome, I've learnt so much from reading the blog. They're helping freelance writers and also anyone who writes for their business.

    Plus they're all round nice guys. :-)
  • I nominate http://WriteToDone.com because it's the less-pushy-blog-about-writing blog. They don't inundate me with copywriting marketing garbage.
  • Giana
    I nominate freelancewritinggigs.com

    This website provides good content for establish and novice freelancers alike. It has given me great tips and advice while also allowing a look into the freelance market. Deb's writing is intuitive, but mostly importantly, 100% her opinion.
  • My vote goes to FuelYourWriting.com, because it's a blog which has a great content and is updated frequently.
  • I vote for FuelYourWriting.com. They have a great variety of content and really involve the community of writers. Much of the content is written by other writers in the community.
  • Larry Brooks gets my vote!
    [at]
    www.storyfix.com

    Larry speaks from a place where I need him, clear and concise. He is sincere and assists writers from all backgrounds and experience levels.

    Thanks for hosting this contest. I like www.writetodone.com, too, but Larry gets my #1 spot.
  • poch
    Larry Brooks might be the best writing coach for me so I vote for storyfix.com.
  • Jack B.
    MenWithPens and CopyBlogger are both OK, I guess, but aren't they mostly for web-based writing? Ng's site? No way. Not after the recent tiff with Cindy Ausbrooks and the current spat with T.W. Anderson. My vote goes to Randy Ingermanson's AdvancedFictionWriting because he's not just about "mommy blogging" and he's earned his chops. :-)
  • marthamiller
    Nice of all you guys to nominate all these other bloggers, but storyfix.com is THE ONE. It consistently delivers the goods. Brooks has some sort of ESP about posting what writerly tip I need to read, and when I need it, without a lot of self-promo or filler. Hands down, storyfix is the best.
  • Freelance Writing Jobs is my favorite
  • Patrick Sullivan
    Put me as another vote for http://storyfix.com/

    His recent series on story architecture with examples and in depth reasoning for why building a solid foundation for how the story can grow got me reexamining my writing in a way nothing else I've read on or off the web has, so it gets my hearty nomiation
  • I also vote for http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/
    I love Laurie's practical advice and quick, easy to digest information. It's the perfect email to get in my inbox and her topics are also helpful to me.

    Angela <><
  • My nomination would have to be for Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen's The Adventurous Writer: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ Laurie provides a wide range of writing strategies, supplemented with examples from her own experience, solid articles, and --my favorite-- her Quips & Tips column, which shows a refreshing sense of humour and livisely and motivational without being insipid. A day without a Quip/Tip in my Twitter feed would be a dull day indeed.
  • My vote is for fuelyourwriting.com. Its entertaining reading while at the same time educational. A must-read for any writer of any genre!
  • Without a doubt, I nominate Joanna Young at http://confidentwriting.com. Not only is she a talented writer, but she encourages her readers to step outside of their own writing comfort zone with unique and inspiring writing challenges.
  • Erica
    I nominate fuelyourwriting.com! Its always a great read. Michelle and her team ROCK the writing blog!
  • I'm another one for Freelance Writing Jobs http://freelancewritinggigs.com/webandprint/

    I came for the job leads, and stayed for the insightful posts about the writing life. Sometimes working alone is too insulating, and it's great to hear about how other writers handle some of the roadblocks I've also encountered, as well as read tips about building a practice that might have taken me a great deal of trial and error to learn on my own.
  • I nominate Write Anything @ http://writeanything.wordpress.com/ because it's an informative group blog that really offers useful information from a group of humble and honest writers.
  • My vote goes to blog http://computersservicing.blogspot.com/, a blog concentrates on Twitter tips , Web apps ,Windows Tips ,Tech News and ultimate resource for the internet users and PC users.
  • People must learn how write effectively at a younger age so that they will be able to use the particular skill much longer.
  • bullfrogmedia
    I nominate Fuel Your Writing for it's relevant content, terrific network, and wonderful editor!
  • My vote's for http://fuelyourwriting.com. There is plenty of great content that is both practical and a little outside the box. I also love the fact that there is great involvement from the creative community - not just writers but designers & photographers as well. It's a really diverse blog that caters for both novice and experienced writers :)
  • DoktorThomas
    I am casting for FuelYourWriting.com. Well thought out, clear, relevant content, personable style, consistent; three thumbs up!
  • rachelaussie_syle
    One Night Stanzas... http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/ quality, quality, honesty, fun, quality and variety.
  • Joanna's Confident Writing has my vote.

    http://confidentwriting.com/

    Without Joanna's coaching, I would not be writing today.

    And when it comes to a writing coach / blogger, is there any higher testament?
  • Kate
    I like Write to done.
    Simple and clean.
  • I also support Joanna Young's Confident Writing...

    http://confidentwriting.com/

    Without Joanna's coaching, I would not be writing today.

    And for a writing coach/blogger, is there any higher testament?
  • mairisharratt
    I'd like to nominate http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/

    This is the only blogg I log into on a daily basis. It's look is clean, and always visually interesting. The content is varied, well written and light in tone. The site is also specifically designed for poets who are starting out, and as one of them I have found it fully of useful information and tips. It also oten facilitates interesting discussions. Claire, who runs the sight is also not afraid to get her readers involved, and often has guest posts etc.

    Well deserving of recognition.
  • My nomination goes to Confident Writing.

    Joanna provides valuable tips and resources plus much needed inspiration. I know my writing has improved in just the few months I've been reading her blog.
  • My nomination - Confident Writing - www.confidentwriting.com. Inspirational, consistently creative, lively conversation.
  • I nominate Miguelina http://www.diary.blogs.com/. This blog is consistently funny, creative, and engaging. It's celebrates real life from the perspective of a mom, wife, professional, and a Latina making her way in today's crazy world. It's a must read!
  • poch
    I also vote Men With Pens- it points to other great sites.
  • Gabriel T
    I nominate www.Storyfix.com which is run by Larry Brooks. His thoughtful posts on Story Structure have doubtless opened a lot of doors for aspiring writers, myself included. Halfway through his book "101 Slightly Unpredictable Tips for Novelists" as well. One word so far: Great!
  • farfromgruntled
    I nominate the Freelance Writing Jobs Network (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/). I find the content there to be consistently helpful and professional.
  • I nominate Editor Unleashed (http://editorunleashed.com). That's the site that got me blogging and keeps me going on my novel.

    Check it out
  • I nominate Nick Reitz's Blog ( http://mlmoutsidethebox.com/nickreitz/ ). It has good content and has very good potential to become a really good blogging site. I like it a lot.
  • I'd like to second (third, fourth?) the nomination for Susan Johnston's Urban Muse blog http://www.urbanmusewriter.com/

    Susan is a friendly, generous voice in the online writing community and she offers consistent good advice for freelance writers.
  • I nominate Catherine Franz writing blog, ProNFwriter plus her abundance blog, Out of the Blog, Into the Light which has been up since 2004.

    http://abundance.blogs.com/intothelight
    http://www.proNFwriter.com
  • Josh
    I nominate http://3000messagesblog.com/

    It's a really great blog - full of solid tips on writing. The explanations are clear and fun to read. The blog itself is an example of how to write well.
  • I nominate Quips & Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ because Laurie Pawlik-Klenlen publishes valuable information for everyone, from beginners to veteran writers. Her site is a great resource for achieving one's writing goals and for practical life tips.
    Laverne Daley (Words into Print).
  • Bri
    My nomination goes to One Night Stanzas - http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/

    Beautiful site that has wonderful advice and finds the best links. It always makes me excited about writing.
  • devonellington
    I nominate Lori Widmer's Words on the Page:
    http://loriwidmer.blogspot.com

    She is a fulltime freelancer who is both an outstanding writer and an outstanding businesswoman, and she advocates fair pay for one's work.

    Unlike many of the sites whose hosts claim they support fair pay and then either schill or are sponsored by mill content sites who pay substandard wages (as in $15/article), Lori walks her talk.
  • I nominate Joanna Penn's blog The Creative Penn at http://www.thecreativepenn.com/

    Joanna is generous with her advice to fellow writers, and especially good at sharing useful resources via Twitter.
  • caseyhibbard
    Copyblogger! Every time, it's can't-miss information to make your copy better.
  • I nominate Susan Johnston over at The Urban Muse. www.urbanmusewriter.com. I've received great advice, won some incredibly useful software, and love the honesty - even if it's not always what I want to hear, it kicks my butt into gear.
  • I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting

    I appreciate her easy to read and understand writing. As a member of the Elder Generation and new to writing, this is a biggie for me. Laurie is always friendly, answers emails,etc. She reminded us to write even if one hour a day.
  • bomackison
    Confident Writing deserves a big notice. http://confidentwriting.com/blog/

    Joanna Young, not only is she a great writer and motivator, but she has brought together writers of all sorts and fashioned a dedicated community.
  • Gareth
    I nominate www.onenightstanzas.com because it is brilliant. Claire Askew has such a passion for poetry and for getting others -- especially young, emerging writers -- involved with poetry; the blog is also very well written and full of humour.
  • Another nomination for The Urban Muse.
  • I nominate www.horriblesanity.com

    Great insight into the journey of freelancing.
  • I'd like to nominate Joanna Young at Confident Writing - http://confidentwriting.com/
  • I nominate http://www.kidstellit.com Its a travel review website that kids write themselves. To the best of my knowledge, it the only one out there. They write reviews about restaurants, hotels, camp grounds etc. They've just started but are on their way (they are also seeking more kid writers).
  • chris maddock
    Gotta be Grok.com. Lots of great web writing tips - which really seem to be great writing tips independent of category. As a writer and small business owner, I find I can apply something from a post more often than not. Check it.

    http://www.grokdotcom.com/
  • janicecartier
    Joanna Young http://confidentwriting.com :)

    Love you James, and Brian and Sonia, you are still at the top in my book, but in the past few months I find I need a virtual trip to Scotland as much as I need air. So this year my vote is going to help bring Joanna into her much deserved spot. :)
  • Another vote for http://www.fuelyourwriting.com - the folks at Fuel know their stuff.
  • I vote for Freelance Writing Gigs (www.freelancewritinggigs.com)--Deb Ng and her colleagues have upgraded the blog substantially this year. Also, Ng deserves credit for her candor and courage in the face of unwarranted attacks on her blog.
  • Lima101
    I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/
    Authoritative yet friendly - just how I like my tips delivered.
  • kiwibok
    I'd like to nominate Joanna Young's Confident Writing blog www.confidentwriting.com
    She is always inspiring, refreshing and encouraging - she really lives what she writes and is enormously generous in sharing what she is learning. Joanna is also very prompt in her replies to comments, responding to each comment specifically. She has definitely brought more Confidence to my Writing!
  • amypalko
    I'd also like to nominate Joanna Young's www.confidentwriting.com
    She has such a wonderful way of offering gentle encouragement and heartfelt support, that she has drawn an incredibly lovely community around her blog. Such a special place to hang out & spend some time, join in the conversation and then leave refreshed, relaxed & ready to write.
    Amy
    xx
  • Jeff
    I nominate http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/ because it is for writers by writers. They have a wide range of content and are constantly expanding what they cover. I'm always surprised and pleased at what gets posted!
  • I nominate The Grok - http://www.grokdotcom.com

    This is the blog for Future Now, one of the most successful web conversion companies out there. I'm not exaggerating when I say that their posts (especially those written by Jeff Sexton) are profound. They approach topics and teaching opportunities from a very unique perspective, and present information in a way that compels you to give it a try. The perfect combination of teaching and telling a story I've found so far.
  • debbieyost
    I want to nominate Joanna Young at Confident Writing She has helped me grow as a writer and given me a lot of encouragement along the way. Each month she has a new theme the focuses on to help you explore new areas in your writing. I can't say enough wonderful things about her!
  • inspiredpen
    It's Laurie P-K's Quips and Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ Her title says it all. Laurie is a prolific writer who motivates and continuously shares with care her wide range of knowledge and experience to both newbies and seasoned wordsmiths. Best regards, Tel
  • I nominate the excellent Fuel Your Writing http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/ An excellent source of information and advice for writers.
  • Suzannah
    http://www.onenightstanzas.com

    One Night Stanzas is the blog I go back to, again and again, for good advice, to cheer me up and to read new work by emerging writers. One nomination from me!
  • Ally JG
  • My vote goes to http://confidentwriting.com

    Best Regards

    Paul
  • I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers -http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/. As a fellow writer, Laurie inspires me on a daily basis with my writing!
  • I nominate Claire of One Night Stanzas
    http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/

    Her blog is so informative, she features fabulous poets, and really contributes to the greater good of literature as a whole by featuring new and upcoming and young poets, linking to poetry around the blogosphere and also to anything interesting, peculiar, intriguing and beautiful.

    I love Claire- she is a great inspiration!
    :)
  • JoannaYoung
    Thanks for running this competition again Michael.

    I'd like to nominate Write for Your Life http://writeforyourlife.net/ a new writing blog on the scene. I particularly enjoy the focus on productivity tips applied to writing, plus Iain's blogging style is refreshing and engaging
  • Deanna Vogt
    renegade writers blog
  • westontholder
    I nominate One Night Stanzas. (http://readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas)
    One of the best poetry/blog sites out there. End of story.
  • The Renegade Writer,
    http://therenegadewriter.com/
  • gavinnachbar
    I nominate the Renegade Writer Blog for one simple reason: I have two posts from the blog hanging over my computer as daily motivation - Now that is a good blog.

    www.therenegadewriter.com
  • Thank you for the nominations! I've been working hard this year to put up good productivity, motivation, and marketing posts for freelancers, and have had guest bloggers writing about the nuts and bolts of writing. Glad to see people are liking it!

    Linda
    The Renegade Writer (well, one of them)
  • With a classy design topped only by the quality of their services, Men with Pens provides a friendly atmosphere and killer advice for writers of every genre.

    From web design to graphic art to blogging to editing, the topics covered in the articles by the men (and woman) of MwP are founded in years of experience and hard-earned talent. The site is chock-full of helpful tips and information, and that's before you scroll down to the comments.

    If words are your work, MwP has an article that can help you improve. Even if you're just looking for a community of like-minded creators, MwP has links to other resources and is a hub for bloggers around the world. Hang out with the Pen Men and you can't go wrong.
    http://menwithpens.ca/
  • http://confidentwriting.com is one of the first writing blogs I came across when I first started blogging. Confident Writing has lots of great tips and advice that's appropriate for beginners like myself.
  • pamelawilson
    Who can go past the World's Strongest Librarian? Josh is an inspiration from both his personal and professional approach to life and to writing.
  • pamelawilson
    oops... forgot to give the url of Worlds' Strongest Librarian. www.worldsstrongestlibrarian.
  • fionalovely444
    First of all, I need a picture in my avatar so you know how smart I am before you read my nomination!!

    When I open my gmail

    and see Fuel Your Writing:

    http://www.fuelyourwriting.com

    waiting for me
    I can hardly wait
    to open it and plunge in.
    My mother's gmail can wait...
    My best friend's gmail can wait...
    Fuel Your Writing
    is just that...
    energy
    to burst out that writer within
    Go Fuel Your Writing
    #1 writing source
  • KarenSwim
    Only one vote, eh? Well many of my favorites have been selected but my vote this year goes to Joanna Young, http://confidentwriting.com. She provides excellent tips and inspiration, consistently pushes her own boundaries and shares the experience and has managed to make all of her readers feel like a valuable member of a community.
  • herpaperaeroplane
    i'm nominating claire askew of http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/

    she is a joy to have encountered and her site has helped me sooo much in my writing. she is ever on the ball with pointing out comps, valuable info and constantly champions new up and coming writers. her site is refreshing, awesome and an all round joy to read.
  • doreenpendgracs
    My nomination goes to: http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/

    I like this site because the posts are short yet well-written and packed with useful info.

    They also have excellent guest authors/bloggers to add a myriad of voices to the mix.
  • Jez
    I'd like to join those who've nominated Joanna's http://confidentwriting.com/

    She puts a lot of herself into her posts and I learn as much from the way she writes as from what she writes about.
  • avr
    I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen gives great writing tips and writing resources.
  • trendell
    I agree with the nomination for Claire Askew's One Night Stanzas blog, it has a great balance of useful content and unique creativity.
  • ajohnston
    The WriteSmart blog - http://blog.writesmart.com.au/

    All of Pamela’s articles have practical elements to them. She obviously knows her stuff when it comes to being a freelance writer. Also her author profiles tell the readers something new or interesting about writing and getting published.
  • chuckmckay
    Because of the consistent timeliness of their content, as well as the quality of the writing, I nominate Grokdotcom.com.
  • Angie Mansfield
    I nominate the Renegade Writer blog at http://therenegadewriter.com/ because they always have a ton of great information and tips.
  • Beth Chariton
    I vote for the www.renegadewriter.com. The info is always new, you can relate to the posts personally, and they're a manageable size for reading.
  • Write to Done. Always useful articles. Always simple.
  • I want to nominate Confident Writing as my favorite writing blog! The owner, Joanna is a very talented and brilliant woman. She always listened to her readers' needs and put them in the first place.
  • My absolute go-to blog every day is Ink In My Coffee (http://devonellington.wordpress.com/). Devon Ellington's sharp wit and balls-out approach to handling freelancing, clients, and professionalism is a great tutorial for all of us on how to build credibility and become assertive, successful freelancers.
  • donnawhite01
    Write for your life!

    http://writeforyourlife.net/

    You won't find a writer's blog easier on the eye!
  • I really tried to read around before I set up my own blog, Write for Your Life at the end of last year. There's a lot of great stuff out there, but the one I come back to most often is probably http://confidentwriting.com

    I go back because Joanna's created a community as much as anything. And it's nice there. You know your comments are being read and you know that you're helping to shape something rather smashing.
  • I vote for Joanna Young of http://confidentwriting.com - she's honest, encouraging and inspiring.
  • haileyc
    I nominate the Renegade Writer blog: http://therenegadewriter.com/

    I like their tone and the posts are always useful. Plus they offer great classes.
  • www.storyfix.com

    Big fan of Larry Brooks' no BS approach.
  • Tim Miles
    Hi Michael,

    I'd like to nominate Future Now's GrokDotCom:

    http://www.grokdotcom.com

    Their frequent posts on writing are thorough, thought-provoking, and have certainly made me a better writer. I'm always excited to see a new (1) next to their name in google reader. Plus, Jeff does a great job continuing the discussion in his post's comments.
  • I'd like definitely nominate Fuel Your Writing (http://www.fuelyourwriting.com). The writing it top notch and a great and innovative team!
  • Beverly Barber
    I nominate Larry Brooks' blog:
    www.storyfix.com

    As a published author and writer's workshop speaker, Larry shares his skill and knowledge concisely and with humor. This blog not only instructs with excellence -- it inspires!
  • Beverly Barber
    I nominate Larry Brooks' blog:
    www.storyfix.com

    As a published author and writer's workshop speaker, Larry shares his knowledge with wit and wisdom, making it an enjoyable read. His blog not only gives excellent instruction -- it inspires!
  • bobbyp
    I nominate www.storyfix.com. Nobody but larry brooks does a better job of doing the two things you go to a blog for. You want to be enlightened and you want to be entertained, and he's the best at it.
  • I nominate Quips and Tips for successful writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/

    I am just starting out as a freelance writer and I love Laurie's blog. She gives great tips in an easy-to-read, interesting format. I can spend hours reading her blog and soaking up all her fantastic writing advice!
  • Dennis Damore
    I nominate www.storyfix.com. As a writer who always thought the process was hit or miss and magic, Larry identifies a clear, understandable structure that I find to be truly enlightening. His approach comes from years of experience, and he cuts through all the fuzzy recommendations I see elsewhere. Great site.
  • I would like to nominated xomba.com. They rock!!
  • I nominate www.storyfix.com. Just read Larry's published books and you'll know he is good. His comments, while broad in scope and experience, always offer focus and practical assistance. This site is a winner!
  • Paula_B
    Eeek, how can I choose between Michelle Rafter and Georganna Hancock? Okay, this year I'll nominate Georganna's A Writer's Edge at http://www.writers-edge.info/Blog.html. Next year it will be Michelle.

    I never get tired of reading Georganna. She always seems to come up with new angles on issues of interest to writers, and she's a hoot besides. Full of personality, but not that awful snarkiness you find so often these days. A truly original thinker.
  • Trojan7
    I'd like to second all nominations for www.storyfix.com. Brooks does a great job sharing his writing knowledge (which he has plenty of with four published novels and hundreds of magazine, newspaper, and blog articles). The website itself is easy to use and offers a lot of great insight for all writers, struggling and successful alike.
  • tracytorgeson
    www.storyfix.com is an absolutely amazing place. It is written with wit, intelligence and humor. Plus, Larry Brooks compares writing to sex. What's not to like? I have never followed a blog until this one. It is beyond inspiring and motivating, it's brilliant.
  • clp99336
    I checked out most of the nominated blogs above. On some I found incorrectly spelled words and bad grammar. Another website links were in yellow type which were impossible to read, and on another, I couldn't figure how to navigate to find the blog -- just ads. Obviously I am not going to vote for this.

    My vote goes to Laurie's Quips and Tips, as I thought it had the most helpful advice.
  • kellybarton
    www.storyfix.com
    My vote goes to storyfix.com. Best, most intelligent blog I have read online
  • maryeulrich
    editorunleashed.com love the blog and forum for writers.
  • judy may
    writesmart.com.au is definitely worth a nomination.
    Pamela's skills as a freelance journalist comes through on her
    site/blog with her interesting articles, her ideas for us novices, her intelligence and her knowledge in so many areas.

    She definitely gets my vote!!!

    Judy May
  • http://www.inkygirl.com/ - InkyGirl (Debbie Ridpath Ohi).

    She gives me hope and inspiration to keep writing. She also makes me laugh on days when I've hit a brick wall so hard my face hurts from smiling and pretending it's all good.
  • Carol Jones
    My nomination is for www.storyfix.com. Larry Brooks is a master of writing technique. All you "would-be" frustrated novelists need to go to Mr. Brooks' blog . . . very worthwhile!!
  • Nadine Edwards
    www.storyfix.com is the blog you want to see...
    When Larry Brooks says "write better, get published" he is serious! Not only does Larry have the knowledge and expertise it takes to enlighten and motivate aspiring writers, he is sincere in his desire to help people achieve their goals and dreams.
  • I'm nominating Joanna Young (@joannayoung) http://confidentwriting.com/blog/ - Confident Writing. Joanna has an extraordinary way of drawing people into her supportive community. She is responsive, thought-provoking, challenging, witty, generous, gentle and frankly, she changes lives.
  • I nominate A Writer's Edge, http://www.writers-edge.info/Blog.html as one of the Top 10 Blogs
  • Sheila
    I nominate A Writer's Edge, Georganna Hancock, as the top blog. She's honest and uplifting. Couldn't live without that blog!
  • sheilasheila
    I nominate A Writer's Edge, Georganna Hancock, as the top blog. She's honest and uplifting. Couldn't live without that blog!
  • Verdonk
    I nominate www.nailyournovel.com - loads of useful tips for writers, with emphasis on practical craft rather than theory.
  • My vote is for a http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/

    This site provides quality information on all aspects of writing. Articles are well written, smart and fun. Everyone should subscribe to Fuel Your Writing.
  • Kellie-Anne Bettess
    I would like to nominate http://blog.writesmart.com.au. Innovative, interesting and always coming up with something new!
  • Aimee
    I would like to vote for Roz at Nail Your Novel
    http://www.nailyournovel.com

    Both clever and funny!
  • dermotbolton
    I nominate Nail your Novel by Rox Morris.
    http://www.nailyournovel.com/

    Lots of good stuff here from an experienced professional who really knows her stuff.
  • Aimee
    Seconded! Roz's blog is personal, funny and clever.
  • professorsaxton
    May I also nominate Nail Your Novel, by the delightful Roz Morris.

    http://www.nailyournovel.com/

    I cannot recommend her blog highly enough, it being quite splendid.
  • Tim
    I'm with Dermotbolton - I really like Morris's blog: http://www.nailyournovel.com/
  • Zelah
    I would also like to nominate Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris at http://www.dirtywhitecandy.com/

    There's some really useful and thought provoking stuff on there. Especially handy for people who have got so far and then got stuck or who are trying to re-write and wondering if they've made any classic errors or missed out on something they could have made more of.
  • Manuela
    I nominate Iain Broome's blog 'Write for your life' http://writeforyourlife.net It's new to the blogosphere this year and has really built community in a short space of time. Plus it's original, a little leftfield and genuinely funny.
  • elizabethetheridge
    Writer's Edge gets my vote. Georganna's insightful, encouraging, and educational blog is just what writer's need to get on in their path to publication.

    http://www.writers-edge.info/Blog.html
  • About Freelance Writing and FreelanceWritingGigs are the two I'm hooked on. Great advice as well as job leads.

    Carol Tice
    http://www.caroltice.com
    http://Twitter.com/TiceWrites
  • I nominate Matt Baron's PR blog, Inside Edge (http://insideedgepr.blogspot.com/). Insightful, interesting--and I'm not even in PR.
  • I'm nominating Writer's Edge, by Georganna Hancock
    http://www.writers-edge.info/Blog.html

    A splendid site for all phases of writing and publishing. Georganna gives practical and timely advice laced with wit. She is on the cutting edge of the industry, sharing what she knows with those lucky enough to have discovered and loved her blog!
  • Dave Fowler
    Hello Michael,

    I nominate Collective Inkwell.

    David and Sean present a vibrant and exciting site based around a solid community of creative people. The Collective Inkwell has recently undergone a design change and looks clean and sharp to reflect the quality of the content. The authors both enjoy individual success with their own sites, but at The Inkwell, the power of creative collaboration is plain to see.

    Thanks
    Dave Fowler
  • Jeff
    The best blog I have seen on writing in general is http://victoriamixon.com. Victoria's experience as a technical writer and editor in Silicon Valley along with her insights over a long writing career make her posts very insightful. The blog is oriented toward fiction, but the basic concepts are relevant to any type of writing, including white papers and articles.
  • Kathryn.
    Writeforyourlife

    This blog doesn't overfill with text. IT cuts to the quick and helps the reader and writer to focus on the important issues of grappling with the difficulties of writing. IT's humorous, has tons of feedback adding yet more helpful suggestions.
    A top writer's site.
    http://writeforyourlife.net/how-cctv-can-help-i...
  • vanessagebbie
    I would like to nominate How Publishing Really Works, Jane Smith's honest and helpful site.
    www.howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com

    This blog pulls no punches. It explores relevant issues from all sides and allows comments from all those who have anything to say on the topic concerned - positive and negative.

    The owner, Jane Smith, appears particularly keen not to show bias. If there is a debate, she will act as fair referee, stepping in when there is a need.

    Organisations and individuals that are proven to be working against the best interests of writers and the accredited publishing world in general get short shrift - links are given and these are exposed.

    The blog was the hub of a recent organised 'anti-plagiarism' series, in which writers and publishers, editors and competition organisers were able to air their views and experiences, with the aim of increasing awareness of the dangers of plagiarists/plagiarism throughout the writing industry.
  • nora123
    I nominate Jane Smith's excellent http://howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com/

    She's too clued-up for her own good, and makes sure the rest of us are too.
  • Kelly from MCE said:

    "That's easy. Men WithPens - menwithpens.ca

    Because they're consistently amazing me with the level of thought they put into their tips and tricks, because they raise the bar all the time with guest posts that add tremendously to their scope, and because they reach right through the screen and grab you with their warm, personal writing style."

    And I agree completely.
  • I passionately nominate http://collectiveinkwell.com

    Sean Platt and David Wright have formed an inspiring body of posts that have inspired writers from all walks of life - with shop talk along also creative writing stories.

    I have personally been so deeply inspired by CollectiveInkwell, that I chose to close my online ecommerce business and pursue my life long passion to write.

    How's THAT for an unbelievably excellent and life changing writer's blog!? That is the power of words at it's best.

    That should win, hands-down.
  • TrinaMb
    I nominate Collective Inkwell at http://collectiveinkwell.com for they have effectively created a collaborative site to both inspire and motivate writers and all who wish to create.
    Together, Sean and Dave offer solid tips, entertain the masses and know how to include and build community.
  • lenejohansen
    I read http://therenegadewriter.com/ regularly. I like the business angle they have.
  • SusanGreene
    My vote goes to Collective Inkwell by Sean Platt and David Wright. They are a dynamic duo who write and design amazing blogs. (Collective Inkwell is just one example of their exemplary work.)

    A true inspiration to other creative types, Collective Inkwell shows the awesomeness that occurs when two top-notch talents explore new horizons.
  • I nominate Quips And Tips to be included in the top 10. Her blog is at http://www.theadventurouswriter.com I thoroughly enjoy her writing; it is detailed and articulate, offering writing motivation, instruction, experience and by example(s). She makes you want to read more and isn't that what a writer is supposed to do? She makes you want to write and actually submit more too and isn't that what a successful blog for writers is supposed to do? Yes and Yes!!

    I follow her on twitter too @QuipsAndTips. She gets my vote, absolutely!!
  • Col
    I nominate http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/
    For all her tireless work supporting and guiding new and emerging poets, Claire Askew, deserves many thanks.
  • Col
    I nominate http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/
    For all her tireless work supporting and guiding new and emerging poets, Claire Askew, deserves many thanks.
  • Col
    I nominate

    http://www.readthismagazine.co.uk/onenightstanzas/

    Claire Askew brings exposure and guidance to new and emerging poets, and is deserving in inclusion of this list.
  • I would like to nominate "How Publishing Really Works".

    http://howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com/

    There are many fantastic blogs out there for writers, but Jane Smith's site is so all-encompasing that is deserves to be nominated. She gives invaluable advice for the newbie writer and the established author. Her posts are varied and cover everything from writing that manuscript to publication. She regularly hands over posts to people in the industry in order to pass on more information, and she is second to none in trying to protect people from the sharks in the business.
  • bloodwork
    I nominate www.storyfix.com

    It's fun, lively, and very informative
  • Collective Inkwell, of course.

    http://collectiveinkwell.com/

    Fresh new talent and writing that's different than anything I've ever seen on the Web.
  • SilentShe
    I'd like to vote for Iain Broome's writers blog: http://writeforyourlife.net .

    I read to know I am not alone.

    ;-)
    x
  • I nominate- Storyfix

    http://www.storyfix.com

    Larry Brooks is the real deal. The site is informative, witty and above all it has helped me in my journey to becoming a writer. So when it comes down to "who's the best" there's no competition.
  • Shannon
    My vote goes to Quips and Tips Successful Writers http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/ . I like the way she writes, and I like that her tips are practical and encouraging.
  • geetali
  • deepti17
    My vote is for http://neobluepanther.com , the reason is that its a very informative blog, its tells a lot and good things about improving our writing.. i like his tips :-)
  • I nominate Michelle Rafter's Word Count --Freelancing in the Digital Age
    http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/

    Consistently interesting, forward thinking, and thought provoking.
  • I nominate Michelle Rafter's Word Count -- Freelancing in the Digital Age
    http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/

    Consistently interesting, forward thinking, and thought provoking.
  • She has my vote, too - Quips & Tips for Writers. Laurie P-K lets me vent about my constants rejection letters, and keeps me motivated.
    http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/

    Thanks for this contest -- it's been great to see who else is out there!
  • I nominate http://menwithpens.ca/

    It's a wealth of information, easy access in the Q&A arena, and a highly entertaining style of writing. Seriously! This is important--I remember more when I'm laughing!
  • Jan Buck
    I nominate Quips and Tips for Successful Writers: http://theadventurouswriter.com/blogwriting/

    Interesting topics, good guests, easy to read.
  • I nominate Men With Pens (menwithpens.ca)

    These guys don't just write a blog about writing. They actually write copy for clients, as well as design websites.

    Their advice is worthwhile because they're actually doing, on a daily basis, what they talk about. Some writing bloggers, I wonder how often they actually do write for customers (and get paid).

    With MWP, I know they're the real deal. And, they touch on everything: how to write better, how to run a writing business, why customer service is so important (and how to practice it well), and so on.
  • I nominate Debbie Ridpath Ohi's blog — "Daily Diversions for Writers" — because writers need to laugh! The comics are original and spot on.

    http://www.inkygirl.com/

    Sandra Gulland
    http://www.sandragulland.com/
  • I nominate Wordcount by Michelle Rafter-http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/

    Always useful and relevant information. The perfect example of what a blog should be used for.
  • mariblaser
    I nominate http://inkygirl.com for great writing advices, personal and witty insights on publishing industry, and the funniest cartoons ever!
  • mikeybrand
    At the top of the Men with Pens website it says "WordPress Customization, Website Copywriting and Web Design." Since they have so many nods and it's obvious they're not fully a blog for writers (especially judging by all of Harry's "your blog sucks because it's not like mine" posts), I'm going to give my vote for Freelance Switch. (http://freelanceswitch.com) Like Men with Pens they're not a writing blog but they have helpful stuff for writers all the same.
  • firstkyne
    I nominate Dirty White Candy
    http://www.dirtywhitecandy.com/?p=95
    It is concise, witty, and inspirational. Roz Morris' professionalism shows. You can tell she's wrestled with the dilemmas she provides answers to. It shows in the freshness of her ideas, and the encouragment she provides. This blog has helped me far more than any other to date.
  • I shamelessly nominate my own Writing to be Read blog on Today.com: http://writingtoberead.today.com
    I feel that it should be nominated because I go to great effort to have posts that are either informative or entertaining or both. I feel the information that I include there can be beneficial to all writers. For example, my most recent post was on Self Promotion of Your writing, with some very helpful tips from several noted authors and writers included. Check it out for yourself and see if you don't agree.
  • I nominate Larry Brooks' terrific Story Fix blog (www.storyfix.com). I've been writing "intuitively" for years; Larry's blog is introducing me to method, process, and techniques, and I'm suddenly doing new things and better things. He's a terrific writer and he's helping me reach my potential. Intelligent, full of examples, helpful. (That's talking about him, not me!) Focused on fiction, terrific even for non-fiction. Truly good stuff, a real gift.
  • christianwebb
    I nominate The Sharing Hub: http://xianaaron.com/wordpress/ it is prolific and touching. An inspirational site.
  • amccanta
    I nominate Off the Page by Drew Myron (http://drewmyron.com/main.htm). Drew's lovely blog, which combines art with words, allows me as both a reader and fellow writer to remove the constraint of writing boxes. Every blog post helps me soar.
  • I have recently visited http://glocalwriters.com
    It might not be that competitive as of now but it has really come a big way during last 2 months; currently it's all set to make an entry into top 1.00 lakh site on alexa...it's worth mentioning and following.
  • Maggie K. Rayner
    I nominate Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen's Tips and Quips for Freelance Writers (url http://theadvernturouswriter.com/blogwriting) I love her work. I often use her site as a "How To" reference.
  • neilwb
    I'd like to nominate Michelle Rafter's "Word Count -- Freelancing in the Digital Age." Great, practical advice for working writers.


    http://michellerafter.wordpress.com/
  • I nominate http://www.writingpays.biz/. Nicole has some great tips to help new writers out! She also teaches courses on how to become a writer.
  • nicolelamarco
    Thank you, Gail!
  • Fred Strauss
    I nominate Drew Myron's "Off The Page". You'll enjoy the journey, search, and tumbled dryer ease.
  • simonjjames
    I nominate the Freelance Writing Jobs Network (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/) as Deb has made it a personal crusade to be helpful and an authority on the good bits and not so good bits of finding freelancing gigs. Essential for Freelancers.
  • I have to nominate the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network (http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com). I have been able to avoid falling for scam artists and working for peanuts because of the advice from this site. As a new freelancer, FWJ has been the ultimate source for everything from writing tips to handling unreasonable clients- absolute perfection.
  • joshuampatton
    I would like to nominate Freelance Writing Jobs by Deb Ng. It has the most comprehensive list of tips and job listings that I have found on the web for the freelance writer of any kind. All of the promising leads I have found in the last three months have come from FWJ.

    www.freelancewritinggigs.com
  • I nominate www.storyfix.com

    If you have writing aspirations, www.storyfix.com by Larry Brooks is a must read.

    Brooks will make you smile while making you think. And, readers who follow even some of his tips, will become better writers. I personally can attest to the effectiveness of Brooks' advice. The novels I wrote while taking classes from him, unlike the previous six, got published.
  • Drema Drudge
    Here's an awesome blog: http://writersontherise.wordpress.com/ . It really is worth checking out! I can't tell you how many sales I've had based on ideas I've read from this blog. Kudos!
  • djwoods
    I second (or hopefully 200) the nomination for Deb Ng's www.freelancewritinggigs.com. What a great source for advice and gigs.
  • tracyweil
    I nominate Drew Myron's Blog Off the Page: http://drewmyron.com/main.htm

    It's thoughtful, inspiring and keeps me coming back for more. Drew's blog has something to say, it's award winning for sure!
  • lauraleemoss
    Freelance Writing Jobs Network www.freelancewritinggigs.com

    This blog is easy to understand and honest. As a newbie, I learned much and as I progress, I still learn from it.
  • lakshminl
    Mridu Khullar's blog (http://www.mridukhullar.com/journal/). I look forward to starting my day with her post. Nobody talks about the freelance writing business like she does. If you are novice freelance writer willing to learn the tricks of the trade, this is the place you should turn to.

    Most of all, she makes it sound so effortless.
  • Dale Smith
    I'd like to nominate Larry Brooks's terrific website, storyfix.com. Larry has a deep understanding of story architecture and shares his knowledge in an easy to understand and very useful series of articles there. Recommended.
  • jbarwriter
    http://storyfix.com/

    Story Fix by Larry Brooks his knowledge of the craft writing, insight, and well constructed for the aspiring writer.
  • I'd like to nominate http://storyfix.com by Larry Brooks. If inspiration is a light bulb, Larry's clearly defined concept of Story Architecture is a 5 million candle spot light. It's helped me further solidify my current WIP and suss out what was missing from several backburner projects. It's simply changed the way I look at story, absolutely for the better. A must read for all writers.
  • Bob Olds
    I would like to nominate Storyfix.com in the top ten blogs contest. I have been receiving it for a few weeks and find each blog to contain something very helpful for me in my effort to write my first novel. I am not only impressed with the information and advice Larry Brooks has to offer, but also the writing style, which makes reading the blogs so interesting.
  • Debbie Burke
    storyfix.com by Larry Brooks. Heavy with content, lots of clear concrete examples given to illustrate his points.
  • I nominate Storyfix.com and Larry Brooks' no-nonsense commentary on the practice and art of writing.
  • J. Goldbeck
  • J. Goldbeck
    I nominate writers on the rise, http://writersontherise.wordpress.com.

    They offer a variety of articles to fit the readers interests and needs.
  • Sam Hall
    My nomination for best blog:
    http://writersontherise.wordpress.com/.

    Excellent info, timely, not re-hashes, professionally done.
  • I'll like to nominate my "The Aspiring Mangaka & Writers Blog" at http://amwc.wordpress.com. It provides tips for both writers and mangaka (artists in the Japanese style of comic drawing) and its Virtual Book Tour Series encourages local (Singaporean) creators to promote their own work.
  • sophiew
    I took some time to make this decision. I visit many of the above-mentioned blogs & they should all be required reading for freelance writers. I'm going to go with the one that is most useful and the longest running, Freelance Writing Jobs. Deborah Ng has no agenda beyond the obvious: to share, educate and assist. If she's blogging to land sales or business it's not obvious. She's doing it for the love and it shows. Freelance Writing Jobs is one of the oldest writing blogs for a reason, continuous quality content and a blogger who cares more about helping freelancers find work than finding her own customers.
  • carolynsheppard
    Hi

    I nominate Nadine Laman's blog - www.nadinelaman.blogspot.com - she did an incredible 'blog party' last month giving away books, increasing site visits for all the particpating authors, and increasing their sales too! Check out August to look back at the posts, some of which have 80 or more comments.
  • Trish
    I recommend Story Fix - www.storyfix.com

    Larry's advice is the most useful, straight forward writing advice I've ever seen. It's an MFA program in blog form. In short, it rocks!
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  • maeil
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  • maeil
    Salutations from Singapore!
    I nominate a local, non-profit blog, the Aspiring Mangaka & Writers club; http://amwc.wordpress.com/

    The blog's frequently updated with the latest topics & sayings of the self-publishing world, for literary & visual works, and has the initiative to bring in guest writers to share their experiences or tips- done all for us, the aspiring!
    So it doesn't matter if you're a novice writer or a published veteran; AMWC has the news you could use.
  • I second the nomination of AMWC http://amwc.wordpress.com/.
  • I third the nomination of AMWC.
  • Men Without pens. Gotta love that site and the post about comments is one of my all time faves.
  • Hi Michael, I'd like to nominate the Aspiring Mangaka and Writer's Club at http://amwc.wordpress.com.

    As an editor myself, I feel that it's really easy to help people who are already good in writing to improve. However, it's so much harder when you have high school students or people who haven't had much experience in writing as your blog audience.

    And I think that's what sets the AMWC blog apart from other writing blogs... It's not just a blog for writers who already know how to write, but more of a one-stop writing resource blog for young student-writers...

    For its originality, for the commendable job that it's done in gaining readership among its target audience, and for the inspiration that it offers very young writers... I think the AMWC deserves the much-coveted award... :)
  • malc
    I would like to nominate the Aspiring Mangaka and Writer's Club @ http://amwc.wordpress.com

    I think it is a great information source for people who wish to produce content and get their works published.

    The niche nature of the blog also resulted in more specific, and useful, information being shared.
  • I would like to give my vote to AMWC as well. Great local community - perhaps one of few for this particular country, Singapore.

    What sets it apart from other writing blogs is its unique local perspective. Moon sheds light on the quixotic traits of Singapore's publishing industry and provides practical tips for aspiring writers wanting to get published.

    Love the guest posts and interviews as well. Moon consistently attempts to get an outsider's perspective onto the blog, and I appreciate that.
  • christinakatz
    I nominate There Are No Rules by Jane Friedman. Sometimes tough, always specific and relevant. Definitely worth adding to your RSS feed. http://blog.writersdigest.com/norules/
  • With over 200 comments, it looks like all my faves have been covered include Jane Friedman's There Are No Rules, Christina Katz The Writer Mama http://thewritermama.wordpress.com and many others.
  • It looks like no one has mentioned Rachelle Gardener, Literary Agent's blog. She provides great advice for writers. http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com/
  • Karen Gilb
    For great "nuts and bolts" information on story structure, it's definitely www.storyfix.com.
  • rkt
    A blog I've only recently found that seems to be growing by leaps and bounds is Larry Brook's storyfix.com. Very in-depth and still enjoyable.
  • David Smith
    Definitely www.storyfix.com. The most practical advice for novelists and screenwriters.
  • GERI GRASVIK
    I NOMINATE WWW.STORYFIX.COM. GREAT LEADERSHIP FOR ASPIRING WRITERS. INSPIRES GOOD CREATIVE THINKING!
  • Elizabeth
    I would like to nominate http://3000messagesblog.com/ Each new blog is witty, funny, and gives the reader tangable ways to immeadiately improve their writing skills. The blogs are relevant to today, with real life examples that I can relate to, and the site is beautifully designed and written.
  • I nominate 3000messages: http://3000messagesblog.com/

    They offer practical advice for writers in all fields--a great resource for anyone in the working world.
  • I want to nominate 3000messages: http://3000messagesblog.com/

    This is a great resource for writers in all fields. They share things in a way that's fun.
  • I nominate 3000 Messages, a blog that gives useful writing advice and interesting tips that everyone can use to get their message across. The address is www.3000messages.com
  • One vote to http://www.edubook.com
    A team of quality writers contribute their expert knowledge on a daily basis.
  • Mrs young's blog on confident writing for me also. A true inspiration and a great prospect. makes very interesting reading.
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