42 Helpful and Terrific Blogs for Writers

I’m often asked which blogs I recommend to other writers. Reading other blogs is so important, I get to view different writing styles, learn from other pros and I even get some great ideas after reading someone else’s thoughts. There are so many blogs on my recommended reading list, and not all of them are even writing blogs. Here’s what I read on a regular basis (in no particular order):

Writing

1. Copy Blogger – Tips for writing & blogging and lots of good food for thought.
2. Aboutfreelancewriting.com - Anne Wayman lists jobs plus tips for landing clients and doing the best job you can.
3. Writing White Papers – Michael Stelzner’s blog helps to cultivate a lucrative white paper writing career.
4. Ink Thinker: Helping writers rock since 2006.
5. Bob Bly: Offers his insight on the world of writing, and tips for copy writing success.
6. Confident Writing – Writing tips from coach Joanna Young. Good stuff.
7. The Copywriter’s Crucible – I’ve been reading Matt Ambrose’s terrific writing blog for years.
8. The Renegade Writer - You Read the Book – Now Read the Blog.
9. The Copywriting Maven: Roberta Rosenbeg’’s blog on copywriting. Worth if for the Friday Funnies alone.
10. Freelance Rant - Anything goes for freelancers. One of my new favorite blogs.
11. Freelance Writing - Chris offers practical, informative tips from a very successful freelance writer.
12. Get Paid to Write Online – Sharon Hurley Hall has been writing for the web for some time. She shares the secrets of her success here.
13. PoeWar – John Hewitt is back better than ever. Great blog posts and writing leads every day.
14. The Irreverent Freelancer - Kathy Kehrli gives a middle finger salute to the unsavory types of try to rip off writers.
15. The Well Fed Writer Blog - Peter Bowerman’s blog to accompany the book.
16. Thursday Bram – Very useful tips for writers>. Thursday’s series on marketing your freelance writing in 31 days rocks.
17. Writers Beware - Victoria Strauss fights the evil scammers and spammers.
18. Writing Forward – Melissa Donovan’s writing tips and ideas.
19. The Writing Journey – Bob Younce’s writing blog.
20. Write to Done - What do you mean it’s not on your list of required blog reading?
21. The Urban Muse - Susan Johnston has been around for some time and her blog reflects her wisdom and expertise.

Bloggging

1. ProBlogger – Learn about blogging from the best.
2. Blogging Tips - Different pro bloggers offer the secrets of their success.
3. Daily Blog Tips – Useful tips for bloggers.
4. Chris Garrett on the New Media – Blogging tips and gadget and application reviews.

Freelancing

1. Freelance Folder - Filled with productivity tips, hints for landing clients, and lots of other useful information.
2. Freelance Switch – A couple of years ago this blog came out of nowhere to rise to the top. Really good stuff.
3. Pajama Professional - Tips for rocking a freelance career.
4. Web Worker Daily – Not necessarily freelance, but those who work via the web everyday are sure to find this blog useful.

Grammar

1. Daily Writing Tips – A grammar tip a day. Should be on all writers recommended reading list.
2. Grammar Blog - A blog about punctuation and grammar.
3. Grammarphobia – Enough said.
4. Grammar Vandal – Grammar goofs from around the world
5. Blog of Unnecessary Quotation Marks – You’ll “laugh” and you’ll “cry”.
6. Engrish – Read it to take a laughter break.

Productivity & Motivation

1. Rock Your Day – Dave Navarro’s (no not THAT Dave Navarro) excellent blog always gets me going.
2. Someday Syndrome - Inspiring tips from Alex Fayle
3. Escape from Corporate America – Really, isn’t that our goal?
4. Successful Blog – Liz Strauss remains one of my bloggy idols.  I always leave her blog ready to take some sort of action.
5. Chris Brogan – Not a blog about writing or blogging per se, I like it from a marketing standpoint best. I don’t know anyone who can’t benefit from Chris’ expertise.

Fun Stuff

1. Stuff White People Like – Has nothing at all to do with writing but everything to do with laughing. I interviewed Christian at SXSW when I worked for BlogTalkRadio and he’s just as funny in person.
2. Will Write for Chocolate - Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s cartoon about the writing life.