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40 Inspiring Writing Blogs that you Don’t Already Read
Posted by kathrynv at 9:25 am in writing

Everyone who writes for the web knows that they should be reading the major blogs. People who love blogging have ProBlogger bookmarked. People who combine blogging with other web writing regularly look for job information and links at Freelance Writing Jobs. These and the other top writing blogs are great resources for writers to read on a regular basis. But there are also tons of terrific and inspiring blogs about writing that don’t always top the lists of everyone’s must-have RSS feed subscriptions.

Following you’ll find a list of 40 different blogs about writing or blogging that I read at least-semi-regularly to inspire my writing. Some of these are more well-known than others but most of them are great writing blogs that don’t always get the attention they deserve on the web. Happy reading!

  1. The Writer’s Journey - This is one of those great writer’s blogs that combines a sort of personal blog attitude with useful information and tips on the writing life. 
  2. Content for Reprint Writing Articles - This isn’t a blog per se. It’s a site where articles are archived. However, there ae some awesome blog posts and articles on writing that can be found here. Several links to stuff about writing are posted daily so you never know what you’re going to find!
  3. American Pai - This is a blog for writers that are interested in making use of social networking and Web 2.0 technologies. It’s not about writing per se but the information is useful for the web writer; writing software and toolkits occasionally get emphasized in posts.
  4. Damian Daily - Thoughts on creativity, information about fiction contests, and interviews with author’s can all be found on this terrific blog.
  5. Lela Davidson’s Blogs - This writer has two blogs. After the Bubbly has daily posts about life in general which I think are fun to read because it’s nice to know what other writer’s are doing with the rest of their lives. Write Your Way has a few posts a month that are more specific to writing itself.
  6. Daily Writing Tips - Get back to the basics by remembering how different words are used and learning other things that belong in a writing class but work on the web.
  7. Blogging about Writing - This is a fairly new blog that seems to have only sporadic posts but there have been some great ones so far. I’m interested to see what happens with it as time goes on.
  8. Andrea Goulet - I love this blog because sometimes it’s got great writing tips and other times it’s got terrific marketing information. The writer who wants to pay the bills needs to know both!
  9. Men with Pens - This is one of my favorite writing websites because of the diversity and quality of the posts that can be found here. Most of us don’t only write blogs or only do creative work; we have a combination of different types of freelance gigs through which we secure our income. Men with Pens provides practical advice for these different areas so that your blogging, fiction writing and general freelance business sense can get better.
  10. The Writing Bug: For Peoplele Who Have Caught It - That cute explanatory title is all you need to know to be drawn to what this blog is about.
  11. Pureblogging - I’m biased because I’m an author for this site but it’s a multi-blogger blog that always has tons of great content on it. It’s all about blogging and since there are different authors, there are different types of posts. It’s got all your bases covered.
  12. Good Karma - The author of this book writes children’s books for a living so if you’re interested in some insight into that process and area of the industry, this is a great fun place to start.
  13. Copywriting Maven - This is a fun blog with short, informative posts about things going on in the copywriting business and around the web.
  14. Writing Desk - For grammar tips and other information about the technicalities of writing, there aren’t too many better blog resources than this one.
  15. Freelance Hub - Every day they have links to great writing articles and job links. However, the site is inspiring because of its daily freelance tips.
  16. ChrisG.com - This new media and blogging website has grown increasingly popular in recent months and is only like to see additional growth since the author has released a new book on blogging which was co-authored by ProBlogger Darren Rowse.
  17. Blogging Tips - This blog is great for those people who are seeking information on the practical / technical aspects of blogging.
  18. Grateful Writer - The author of this blog does something that I think is truly inspiring - uses the blog platform to educate others about social causes in an informative, non-preachy way. I read this blog in part to get inspiration for my daily column Inspired!
  19. Kevin Eikenberry’s Blog - These are generally inspirational posts that can better your approach to business. I like them primarily because you can tell from the writing that they are truly thought-through and not just dashed out and posted.
  20. Rhythm of Write - From inspiration writing quotes to practical tips on writing business taxes, this first person blog provides the info writers need.
  21. How to Start a Successful Freelance Writing Career - Really, the name of this blog says it all.
  22. Writing Practice Prescription - This is a really unique blog in that it combines writing / reading information with information about medical issues. It’s a case of different is good with this blog.
  23. Writing World - The posts here have a lot of different types of content but they all relate to living in the world of writing.
  24. Confident Writing - I could say a number of great things about this blog but the blog’s slogan sums up what it’s all about: “because our words counts”. They sure do.
  25. Peggy Payne’s Boldness Blog - It takes boldness to commit to the creative life and this writing / creativity blog makes no bones about discussing that!
  26. The Renegade Writer Blog - The Renegade Writer is a book which says that a bunch of the freelancing “rules” that people follow are myths. The blog provides additional resources to assist freelancers.
  27. WOW! Women on Writing Blog - What I really love about this site is their monthly writing newsletter but I also keep up with their daily blog on the writing business.
  28. Writers on the Rise - This is a zine for writers interested in committing to the business of writing. The blog posts are varied in topic but the word that describes them all has got to be “smart”.
  29. Catalyst Blogger - First person posts and practical writing advice for the person who makes their living writing for the web.
  30. Get Paid to Write Online - This is another of my favorite blogs about writing and the business of the writer’s life. My favorite part is that the tone and train of thought on this blog is always consistent and yet the posts are always original.
  31. Freelance Parent - I’m not a mom but I raised kids in the foster care system while going to school double-time and know it’s tough to parent and also live life. I’m always interested in how working writers get everything done and this writer shares that freely.
  32. Quiet Rebel Writer - I always find something unique and fun when I head over to this writing site. I’m guessing that you might be able to find something great there as well. Check out Word Porn for a good start.
  33. Small Fish, Big Money - This combines the world of what writers do (writing and blogging) with what they should be doing (entrepreneurship and business) to provide a great selection of useful information for the active writer.
  34. Copywriter Underground - Many people who write for the web do copywriting to assist businesses in various industries. The tips at this site are good for people working in that part of the business.
  35. The Urban Muse - As the blog’s own motto will tell you this is all about ”adventures in reading, writing and living the creative life”.
  36. The Writing Journey - Here’s another one with a slogan that says it better than I can; it’s a blog “helping Internet writers to achieve their dreams”. I highly recommend checking it out.
  37. Incurable Disease of Writing - This blog hosts a blog carnival with great links to other writing resources. However, the blog itself is a good one that has a little bit of poetry, a little bit of practicality and a good chunk of inspiration.
  38. Two Writing Teachers - This is a great blog put together by two teachers in different parts of the nation who share their thoughts, ideas, links and stories about writing and kids.
  39. Marketer Review - If you want to get seen on the web, you need to understand Internet marketing. This blog helps.
  40. 3 Questions and Answers - This is a writing blog for people interested in interviews with writers, information on writing retreats and other stuff about the writing world.

And of course you should also be reading Real Words where I provide information about freelancing, green writing, creativity, tips for blogging and social media and snippets of what inspires me as a writer.

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  1. Alex Cristache wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    Thanks for this list and the effort put into creating it.
    It’s a wonderful resource!

    @ Alex … Thanks! Glad you dropped by since I hadn’t seen your blog before. Looking forward to delving into it! -Kathryn

  2. Roberta Rosenberg wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    Thank you for the mention!

    @ Roberta - Thanks for visiting; hopefully others who do will end up at your site since it’s a great one! -Kathryn

  3. AmyM wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you for including 3 Questions…and Answers!

    @ Amy - Pleasure’s all mine. It’s a terrific site so I’m glad I found it! -Kathryn

  4. QuietRebelWriter wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 7:00 pm

    What fun! I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting blogs, so this post was highly entertaining and useful. Plus - you included little old me. Glad you admitted to the world you are a fan of word porn :)

    @ QuietRebelWriter - I’ve never been of staying in the closet. :) Hope you enjoy some of the new blogs that you find! -Kathryn

  5. chris pash wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    great list.
    look forward to chasing the ones i haven’t seen.
    did you see the writers digest http://www.writersdigest.com/101BestSites/

    best regards

    chris
    http://thelastwhale.blogspot.com

    @ Chris - Writer’s Digest is definitely a great resource. Thanks for the link! -Kathryn

  6. LS wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Wow, I’m so appreciative that you put my ‘lil blog on the list. It feels too often like I’m talking to myself. It’s so nice to know that someone out there has read it!

    I’m impressed with your ghost books- that’s one of my very favorite genres. Have you thought about writing in the paranormal category at Suite101? They don’t pay that much, but it might be a good way to get some extra publicity.

    @ LS - Thanks for the tip on Suite101. I write for a bunch of the different content sites but haven’t checked that one out too much in the past. I’ll have to look into it. Keep up the great blog!

  7. Hazel Chua wrote:
    April 14th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    Hello! Thanks for this post, very informative! :)

    @ Hazel; Thanks for dropping by. -Kathryn

  8. John Baker wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 1:22 am

    This is very useful. Thank you for getting it together. I really didn’t know there were so many good sites. It’ll be fun checking them all out.

    @ John - Thanks; you’ll have to let me know which sites you ended up enjoying! -Kathryn

  9. Tomas wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 1:38 am

    This is awe inspiring post. It would be fine to join that great company.
    By the way, have a look at http://arthiker.wordpress.com/2008/04/13/tales-in-disguise/ Isn’t it the truth?
    Thank you once again. I greatly appreciate your feedback.

    @ Tomas - Thanks. You’ve got some beautiful images on your blog! -Kathryn

  10. Enn Baybay wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 3:00 am

    Hi, what an inspiring list to read. Very informative, indeed. Congrats for a great job…… More power and best regards, Enncrave.

    @ Enncrave - Thanks, I’m glad it could be useful! -Kathryn

  11. Peggy Payne wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 4:38 am

    Wonderful resource you’ve put together. And I’m delighted that my “Boldness Blog” is included. Thanks.

    @ Peggy - Thanks; yours is one of my favorites! -Kathryn

  12. Milou wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 4:45 am

    Hi Kathryn,

    great list….it’s very helpful…. thanks for the info.

    Have a great day,
    Milou
    <a href=”http://poetry4kids.wordpress.com” rel=”nofollow”>Poetry 4 Kids</a>

    @ Milou - Thanks! And what a fun site you’ve got! -Kathryn

  13. Fabien of SmallFishBigMoney wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 4:48 am

    Thank you very much for supporting my site. I will be doing the best I can to support yours and many others in the future, just keep an eye out for new hapennings in the calm waters of the Small Fish Media world. Once again, thanks for the link. Look forward to seeing more content from you in the near future.

    Kind Regards,
    Fabien

    @ Fabien - I’m looking forward to seeing how Small Fish develops! -Kathryn

  14. Andrea Goulet wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 6:33 am

    Hi Kathryn,

    Thanks so much for the mention!

    To your success,

    Andrea

    @ Andrea - Thanks; your blog’s ideas certainly help on that path to success! -Kathryn

  15. Missy wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 7:16 am

    <p>Wow! I’m flattered you’ve included me in this fantastic list. Thank you! Now, I’m off to check out the others on your list. :)</p>

    @ Missy - Thanks for the link back; I hope your readers also find something new to enjoy on the list! -Kathryn

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  17. Susan wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 10:19 am

    Thanks for the mention! I love the colors in your blog template, and I’ll be sure to check back to read more.

    @ Susan - Thanks. I was really happy to find this template. Your blog’s got a great design, too - I love the recent new look! -Kathryn

  18. Stacey from Two Writing Teachers wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Thanks so much for the props! We’re so glad you made note of our blog.

    Best,
    Stacey & Ruth

    @ Stacey and Ruth; Thanks to you, too - keep up the great work! -Kathryn

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  20. Lela wrote:
    April 15th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks Kathryn!
    I love love loved your post on ranking clients! Thanks for the mention and for stopping by my humble blogs.

    @ Lela - Thanks; I’m glad the post was useful. I find that too many freelance writers hang on to clients that they shouldn’t and it ultimately drags down their work. -Kathryn

  21. Sharon Hurley Hall - Get Paid To Write Online wrote:
    April 16th, 2008 at 4:57 am

    Thanks so much for including me in such esteemed company, Kathryn. I read many of these other blogs, and they are great. Men with Pens is my favourite. :)

    @ Sharon - Thanks to you as well. Yours is right up there with Men With Pens as one of the top blogs on the list. -Kathryn

  22. Lara wrote:
    April 16th, 2008 at 7:12 am

    Thanks for these great links! I already went through them and added a bunch to my bloglines account! Your site is so yummy and fun; it is a virtual chocolate cake with chocolate mousse icing!
    Lara

    http://notionsofidentity.blogspot.com

    @ Lara - Thanks! If I ever need to write a tesimonial for my site I’m going to borrow that quote. :) -Kathryn

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  24. thefourthc wrote:
    April 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Another terrific blog is bellascribe, http://www.bellascribe.com/blog.

    @ thefourthc - Thanks, I’ll make sure to check that out later today. I always love new writing blogs! -Kathryn

  25. Eliza wrote:
    April 18th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

    Everyone else has called out a ‘thank you’, but I thought that one more couldn’t hurt. Links to writing craft are always appreciated!

    @ Eliza - And I’m always happy for the thanks. :) Glad you came by! -Kathryn

  26. Don Vaillancourt wrote:
    April 18th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    You have some really nice sites here.

  27. Helen Ginger wrote:
    April 20th, 2008 at 5:54 am

    Great list. Thanks for posting not only the links but your comments on each one.

  28. The Freelance Writer's Blog wrote:
    April 21st, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks Katherine for including my blog on the list. I agree with LS’s comment, especially the part where she says, ” It feels too often like I’m talking to myself. It’s so nice to know that someone out there has read it!”

    What a wonderful resource to “waste” some time surfing on.

    Sincerely,
    Yuwanda Black from “How to Start a Successful Freelance Writing Career” blog

  29. James Bashkin wrote:
    April 22nd, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    I just want to echo all the thanks for your work in putting this together. As someone who has been writing a lot since September (after a career of technical writing that is part of my regular job), there is so much I still don’t know about, and these blogs will certainly help. Best wishes, Jim

  30. Tilak wrote:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    Thanks for the comprehensive list. I will make sure that I go through each and every one of them.

  31. pio wrote:
    April 24th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    thanks for the tips…i’d like to link this onmy blog with your permission

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  33. paisano wrote:
    April 26th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks again for including me in your collection of worthy blogs for writers! You are correct to mention that American Pai isn’t really a blog for writers (it’s about technology) but I do my best to keep my eyes open for the best sites and tools for writers. I’ve met a great deal of writers online now, mostly thru utterz.com and twitter.com, and they love the live lists that I maintain and update for best writer tools and sites.

    I’m very impressed with this list you compiled and enjoy your website.

    Thanks again!

    pai

  34. Dan Cooper wrote:
    April 27th, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Check out tencartrain.com.

    a blog of writers writing written things.

  35. Martha wrote:
    April 30th, 2008 at 8:34 am

    Great post!! Will take me forever to go through all of these. Can’t even imagine how you put the list together…….

    Hope you might check out:

    http://plotwhisperer.blogspot.com/

    Thanks, I’ll be back…….

  36. Tord Petter Benjamin Eklov wrote:
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:02 am

    i love it!
    kind regards
    petter
    http://www.oakleafnow.com
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  38. Angela wrote:
    May 9th, 2008 at 12:10 am

    Kathryn,

    I’m a big fan of yours too! Keep up the awesome job. LOVE U!!

    And thank you, found some great blogs here. =o)

    Big hugs & cybersmoochies,

    Ang

  39. Dave wrote:
    June 15th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    Yet another blog consisting of links to other blogs. Here’s a clue–many are called; few are chosen. You’re one of the former.

    Unless, of course, you’re trying to be “ironic.” In that case, you’re supposed to say something like, “I really don’t like these other blogs, but I visit them once in a while for laughs” so something suitably hip.

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  43. Kerrei Flanagan wrote:
    January 16th, 2009 at 7:51 am

    This is an amazing list of writing blogs. I am going to bookmark this page and share it with my readers. Thank you for including my blog on your list.

    Happy Blogging!

  44. Frootbat31 wrote:
    February 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Wow. Thanks for the list! That really made my day.

    @ Frootbat31 - Thanks for dropping by!

  45. a1429 wrote:
    May 11th, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Your title is quite appropriate, as I had never before heard of these sites. Thank you for the comprehensive list and the effort put into the creation of it.

  46. Erika wrote:
    June 8th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    Thanks for this resource. I am a writer but also artist, musician and the balance between these is what I write about on my site. I look forward to exploring the blogs you mention.

    Thanks,
    ERika

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