If you want to be a writer, the best way to master the skill is to study other writers, especially those with strong voices and distinct techniques. Follow their writing journeys and immerse yourself in a community that shares your passion for the written word.
You know this: Writing is hard.
It’s especially hard in this era overloaded with information. You could surf through countless writing blogs before finding one that’s worth your time. The time you’ve wasted searching is time you could have spent writing.
Best Writing Blogs
Now what you find helpful and worth your time is subjective, but if you don’t know where to look, the options can be overwhelming. So here are a few writing blogs I personally follow, and that I hope will help you along your writing journey.
1. The Creative Penn
Joanna Penn is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author behind this The Creative Penn. She’s been named one of the top 100 Creative Professionals in the UK and has sold more than 500,000 copies.
Her blog focuses on the writing craft, self-publishing, and marketing with the purpose of giving you insights to how you can reach her high level of success. She’s all about practical tips and tricks that she draws from her own experiences and insights.
If your goal is to make a career out of writing, then this is one of the best blogs to add to your list. It features more than 500 episodes from her podcast, writing-specific books, courses, tools, and more that you can learn from.
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- Mind Management, Not Time Management With David Kadavy
- How To Make A Living With Your Writing: First Principles
- Copyright Protection, Smart Contracts, Digital Scarcity And NFTs For Authors. Blockchain For The Publishing Industry With Simon-Pierre Marion
2. Terrible Minds
Terrible Minds is the brainchild of author Chuck Wendig, best known for his Star Wars novel trilogy, Aftermath.
It’s a hard-hitting blog full of Wendig’s hilariously brutal, cynical, and unconventional personality. His posts are an absolute pleasure to read, ranging from entertainment matters, to writing advice, and his own personal work.
This is the perfect example of a blog that advertises a writer’s work without being too salesy. Even though his book promotions are in-your-face obvious on the blog, it’s still more about the writing craft than selling them.
Recommended blog posts:
- Why “Gentle Writing Advice,” Exactly?
- On Plot And Character (And Giving Writing Advice At The End Of The World)
- Being Broken In Half (But Wanting To Be Whole)
3. Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and is one of the leading voices in digital publishing.
Got a question about marketing, publishing, or writing? She probably has a post with the answers. Her blog is a how-to manual for making it as a writer in this digital age, with posts that range from picking the right WordPress theme for your website to creating your own newsletter.
More than that, she offers insights on how technology affects us as writers, marketers, publishers, and most of all, as people.
Whether you’re looking for traditional publishing or self-publishing, this is one of the most helpful blogs on this list.
Recommended blog posts:
- What If It Takes 12 Years to Get an Agent?
- 3 Traps That Subvert Our Ability to Accept Feedback
- Find the Ending Before You Return to the Beginning
4. The Write Practice
Joe Bunting created The Write Practice to help writers like him improve their craft. It’s a blog with a focus on deliberate practice, which means you’ve got to write tons of words to improve your writing and eventually get published.
The Write Practice calls for writing 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. That’s all they ask, and they’ll give you writing prompts, exercises, lessons on technique, and a supportive community to help you out. A fair exchange, right?
The blog has a wealth of resources for any writer, including posts that cover pretty much everything related to writing. You’ll definitely get a boost of creativity from this site.
Recommended blog posts:
- How to End a Story: 3 Questions That Will Help You Find the Perfect Ending
- How to Write Better Stories by Knowing Your Story Grid Genre
- How Characters Change in Stories (And How to Write Believable Change)
5. Writer’s Digest
If you want writing advice from fellow writers, then Writer’s Digest is the site to visit. It’s a magazine that’s been out since the 1920s and is all about the writing craft.
It’s like a one-stop-shop of everything there is about writing, including contests, tips, workshops, seminars, exclusive interviews, jobs, and communities. Information, resources, and a writing clique, what more could you ask for?
Their blog posts are easy-to-follow articles that mostly focus on fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, and poetry. It’s a site that writers of any level of experience, genre, and medium can appreciate and learn from.
Recommended blog posts:
- FightWrite™: How Do People Who Don’t Know How to Fight, Fight?
- The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You’re the Prime Suspect
- How to Inhabit the Character You Write About
6. Copyblogger
Copyblogger isn’t your usual writing blog. It’s aimed at teaching you how to create content for marketing and SEO purposes.
If you blog, write for online publications, and are a digital nomad, this is one of the most valuable resources you’ll ever have. Their content will teach you on how to make it as a writer in this digital age.
Even if you’re not a content writer, you’ll still have plenty to learn from this blog. They frequently post interviews with bestselling writers, book marketers, publishers, and other useful content.
Recommended blog posts:
- How to Write Like Hemingway
- How to Write Bullet Points People Actually Want to Read
- How to Write a Killer Book Introduction
7. Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins’ love of writing is evident in his blog, and that’s probably why it’s one of the most popular writing blogs on the internet. He’s an author and writing coach with a lot to share.
His storybook style of writing makes his content easily digestible and memorable. The topics he writes about range from practical knowledge in novel writing, to commercial writing, publishing, and more nebulous concepts like creativity and making a difference in the world.
Recommended blog posts:
- Why the Story of the Starving Artist Needs to Die
- Am I Still Me? (On Creativity and Changing)
- To Be or Not to Be Paid (to Create)
8. Daily Writing Tips
This blog’s name says it all: they offer daily tips and advice to aspiring writers. Their content ranges from extremely specific writing-related topics like grammar and punctuation, to more general ones, including Shakespeare and how to expand your vocabulary.
If you’re confused about when to use a colon or semicolon, or whether punctuation is placed before or after quotation marks, this blog’s got you covered.
There’s a lot of practical knowledge to learn from this site. No matter your experience, there’s always something new to learn about the technical aspects of the craft.
Recommended blog posts:
- Uses of “Rhetoric”
- Words in the News: tropism, coalface, logorrhea and parrhesia
- Proofreading and Its Pitfalls
9. The Write Life
The Write Life covers all the bases of writing. It’s a site that will help you learn, connect, create, and make extra money on the side.
It’s a fantastic resource for writers of any background. Whether you’re looking to publish a book or jump into the freelance writing world, this blog has something for you. If you’re just beginning your writing career, then this is a good place to start.
Recommended blog posts:
- How To Optimize and Update Your Published Articles and Blog Posts to Rank on Google
- How to Write a Blog Post People Actually Want to Read
- #SquadGoals: Why Every Freelancer Needs a Writing Community
10. Write to Done
Write to Done gives the best of both worlds with its focus on creative writing and nonfiction writing. Their content teaches you tips, tricks, and tested techniques geared towards making you succeed in the literary world.
Their content is laid out in a clear and understandable manner, making it accessible for any writer. There’s no clickbaits, just articles to help you write better.
Recommended blog posts:
- Helpful Tips for Isolated Writers
- 3 Harmful Beliefs To Overcome as a Writer
- Writing Life Tips From Famous Authors
11. Helping Writers Become Authors
This blog is run by K.M. Weiland, a historical and speculative fiction writer. She’s the author of the award-winning, and internationally-renowned books Outlining Your Novel and Structuring Your Novel.
One of the greatest goals for a writer is to have their works published, and that’s what this blog will teach you.
Recommended blog posts:
12. The Novelry
The Novelry was founded in 2017 by Louise Dean, a writer regularly published by big publishers like Penguin and Simon & Schuster. With more than 20 years of experience, she’s dedicated to helping her fellow writers succeed in the field.
Aside from the blog, she offers a popular course that can teach you practical tips on becoming a successful novelist.
Recommended blog posts:
- Managing Evil in Fiction
- Can Creative Writing Be Taught?
- How to Write a Bestseller and Make Tons of Money.
13. Smart Blogger
Jon Morrow created this blog way back in 2012 and it has since grown to be one of the most popular blogs for content and copy writing. He’s an experienced copywriter with a lot of success to back his claims up. You’d learn a few things just from examining how he writes his articles.
From creating engaging content to learning how to capture your audience, this blog’s a treasure trove for any freelance writer.
Recommended blog posts:
- How to Start a Blog: Easy, Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
- 18 Writing Tips That’ll Actually Make You a Better Writer
- 801+ Power Words That Pack a Punch and Convert like Crazy
14. Men With Pens
James Chartrand, owner and founder of this popular blog, is in fact, a woman. She’s a blogger, copywriter, businesswoman, published author, and instructor who is internationally renowned for her skills and business acumen.
Her blog is an excellent resource for learning more about the art of storytelling and copywriting. Her posts range from grammar to in-depth analyses of the writing field, so you won’t lack interesting reads.
Recommended blog posts:
- How To Spot, Fix and Eliminate Passive Voice In Everything You Write
- 15 Proven Techniques For Stunningly Persuasive Writing
- Why You Should Let Your Client Make a Mistake
15. Become a Writer Today
Bryan Collins, the man behind this blog, is a fiction and non-fiction writer who currently writes for Forbes. He’s also a copywriter working in the B2B industry.
He blogs about a lot of things: there are posts about reviews, grammar, insights to the writing and publishing industry, copywriting, and many more. He also provides courses that are relevant to the literary field.
Collins is open to contributors, so if you’re looking to build your reputation as a writer, you might want to check out how you can contribute to his blog.
Recommended blog posts:
- Journal Prompts for Adults: 8 Ways to Get Started
- Need Help Revising Sentences? Try These 10 Top Exercises
- I Tested Ginger Software Vs Grammarly: Here’s What’s Happened
16. Now Novel
Now Novel was created by Bridget and Brendan McNulty and Dagmar Timler to help you create your story. Their blog seeks to simplify and demystify many aspects of the writing craft to help you in your journey.
Their content is suitable for writers of any level, and ranges from worldbuilding to cultivating good writing habits. There’s also an active writing hub to help you connect with fellow writers.
Recommended blog posts:
- How to develop a story: 10 steps to a winning plot
- How to plot a novel: 7 tips for success
- Plot structure examples: Creative plot lessons from stories
17. Well-Storied
Kristen Kieffer created this blog to help others become successful writers that lead happy writing lives. She writes fantasy fiction as well as resource books like Build Your Best Writing Life.
Her blog features a ton of helpful resources, including tutorials, a podcast, free courses, and a community chat to foster relations with other writers.
Recommended blog posts:
- How to Craft Impactful Character Deaths
- How to Define Your Characters’ Story Goals
- How Scene Choices Determine Successful Character Arcs
18. Shayla Raquel
Shayla Raquel is a seasoned editor, best-selling author, and book marketer. She’s personally edited more than 300 books and written Amazon bestsellers, so she’s more than qualified to talk to you about the writing craft.
Her blog content covers the most basic processes of writing a novel to the final touches of publishing it.
Recommended blog posts:
- New to NaNoWriMo? Step-by-Step Prep for Novel-Writing Success
- 7 Ways SEO Helps Authors Promote Books Online
- 25 Apps & Software for Serious Writers
19. Writing Revolt
This is another blog that drips with hilarious and chaotic energy. And it works so well! The owner of this blog, Jorden Roper, is sarcastic, direct to the point, and highly entertaining.
She makes sure that everything she talks about contributes to her reader’s growth in a meaningful way. Her advice on writing is always practical and easy to understand.
Recommended blog posts:
- How I Got a $1,400 Writing Contract in My First 30 Days Freelance Writing
- Freelance Finances: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Money!
- The Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Freelance Writer Website (In One Day or Less!)
While you’re here…
Why don’t you check out more of our blog? Here at TCK Publishing, we believe in writers. We started out as a small independent publishing company that has since grown to an international level. We’re here to help you achieve a full-time career as a writer.
It’s why we blog about a huge range of writing topics, from non-fiction and fiction, to all major genres and niches. Grammar, practical tips, motivational insights—we’ve got it! And we’re still adding more. We hope our content helps you progress in your writing journey.
What Is the Best Blog for Writers?
There’s no universal “best” when it comes to these things. Because the best writing blog is the one you find most helpful to you!
But every blog surely has something to offer—it’s just a matter of what you’re looking for as a writer. So don’t immediately dismiss any blog you find. Crack it open and take a peek! If you don’t like what’s inside, move on and leave it for someone else who might find it more to their liking.
Do you have a favorite blog that’s not here? Share it in the comments below!
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Cole is a blog writer and aspiring novelist. He has a degree in Communications and is an advocate of media and information literacy and responsible media practices. Aside from his interest in technology, crafts, and food, he’s also your typical science fiction and fantasy junkie, spending most of his free time reading through an ever-growing to-be-read list. It’s either that or procrastinating over actually writing his book. Wish him luck!
As a writer, you must consistently read the blogs of other writers. This will help you expand your knowledge and expertise.
As a writer you must always follow others writers blogs as well, What it does it helps you to grow your experience more, Good Luck to new bloggers.
Hi Cole,
This is a great list, and thank you for including Now Novel in here, we’ll definitely share this.
Thanks Jordan, we’re glad you enjoyed Cole’s article!
Great post! Lots of good advice, in one place to be used as a springboard for someone at the start of their journey.
Thanks Len, so glad you found Cole’s post helpful! :)