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200 Characters
- Try to write a whole story in 200 keyboard characters, or less. Vincent Parker's writing exercise and challenge.
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A Newbie's Guide to Publishing
- J A Konrath discovers whether it's still possible to make a living from fiction writing.
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A Passion for Letter Writing
- Posting about letter writing as an art form with mixed media. The history of letter writing and the importance of writing and receiving letters.
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Angela Booth's Writing Blog
- Writes fiction, nonfiction and copywriting.
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Ask Allison
- New York Times best selling author Allison Winn Scotch answers readers' questions about the nitty gritty of being published.
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Authonomy Blog
- Behind the scenes of the Authonomy writers' community, with news, success stories and insight into the workings of the community.
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The Beacon Blog for Writers
- Offers tools, tips, news, and discussion on getting books and articles published.
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Bob and Jack's Writing Blog
- Plenty of advice, insight, plot diagrams and tips from Jack Remick and Robert Ray, authors of The Weekend Novelist.
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Bob Bly, Copywriter
- Blog about copywriting by a professional copywriter.
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The Bookshelf Muse
- Features musings on writing tools and the art of writing.
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Bradenton Herald: The Editor's Blog
- Gateway to content and editorial decisions for the Bradenton Herald from Joan Krauter.
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Brevity's Nonfiction Blog
- Offering regular news from the world of literary nonfiction.
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Business Writing Blog
- Best picks, talk, and tips for writers on the job.
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Cat's Eye Writer
- Judy Dunn's blog for bloggers who write and writers who blog.
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Christina Katz - The Prosperous Writer
- Teaching authors and writers how to build a platform, love what they do and become successful.
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Communication Exchange
- Writing about communication issues in print and in speech.
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Confident Writing
- A blog by Joanna Young, writing coach.
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Copyblogger
- Features tips for online copywriters.
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The Copywriter's Crucible
- News, insight and advice on writing for the web and internet marketing.
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Copywriting Maven
- A copywriter shares tips, techniques and commentary.
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Crawford Kilian: Writing for the Web
- Posting about the emerging writing genres on the web.
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Daily Writing Practice
- Presents a fresh daily writing exercise every day.
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Daily Writing Tips
- Offers advice and resources on grammar, punctuation, spelling tips and more.
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Damian Daily
- Lisa Damian, writer and literary critic, shares insights into her writing life.
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Diary of a Mad Editor
- Personal opinions about publishing and the writing life.
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Dragon Writing Prompts
- Joyce, a fantasy writer, has writing prompts and exercises with a focus on fantasy and science fiction.
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Easy Street Prompts
- Posts a photo a day designed to be used as a creative writing prompt.
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Editor's Blog
- Works to help writers remember the rules of writing, and writing principles.
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Emerging Writer
- The struggles of an emerging writer to get published. Looking at online and print prospects.
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English Grammar
- Grammar lessons, rules, style guides, and news for everyday use.
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English Software
- Useful writing tips for English writers.
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Evil Editor
- Features insightful, if sarcastic, commentary on reader submissions and offers advice as to "why you don't get published".
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Exchange of Realities
- A roleplaying/ writing fusion blog using techniques from each to improve both. Writing about the written part of creating a game.
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Fiction Writing: The Passionate Journey
- Blog of writing coach, Emily Hanlon, explores both the passion and the technique of writing.
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Foot in Mouth
- Offering advice on content writing for internet consumption.
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Fuel Your Writing
- Intended as a resource for news, ideas and knowledge to be picked up from fellow writers. Group blog, part of the Fuel Brand Network.
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Guide to Literary Agents
- Features plenty of insider advice about finding and pitching to the right agent for your work.
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Hortorian
- Blog and community for young teen writers, providing Q&A, advice, writing reviews and inspiration.
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How Publishing Really Works
- Helping writers to avoid the inept and the ill-intentioned in the publishing world.
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Hunting the Muse
- Brady writes a creative writing blog with writing advice, experiences and creative writing exercises.
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I'd Rather Be Writing
- Posting about trends in technical communication.
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Inky Girl
- Blog of Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Past publisher of InkSpot. Currently freelance writing and drawing 'Will Write for Chocolate'.
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International Board on Books for Young People
- Blog of non profit organization which helps to foster international understanding through children's books.
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The Internet Writing Workshop
- The blog from the site which hosts one of the oldest writing critique groups online.
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J Roland Kelly
- Screenwriter and songwriter discusses his art and his life as an expat in South America.
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Jeff Goins Writer
- Jeff Goins provides advice and inspiration to writers and authors.
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Journal Writing Cures
- Offers information on journal writing including how to start and keep a journal.
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Literary Story Fiction Writer's Blog
- Companion blog to website of the same name. Offers editorial opinions, articles about writing better and guest views.
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LOST Magazine
- Publishes the best of new emerging and established writers works.
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Magical Words
- Offering tips and encouragement to fantasy writers.
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Make a Living Writing
- Features frank advice for writers of all kinds, particularly freelancers and bloggers.
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Memory Writers Network
- Features essays and interviews on the art of crafting and reading memoirs.
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Men with Pens
- Information for better writing, blogging and better business for writers.
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Mike's Writing Workshop & Newsletter
- Musings, inspiration, and advanced advice for writers of all levels and genres.
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NaNoWriMo Blog
- News, features and insight from the team behind National Novel Writing Month and its popular contest held every November.
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The New Author
- Where beginning authors, trying to understand the world of writing, publishing,and promoting can learn and share.
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Novel Rocket
- Includes interviews with authors, editors and freelancers, plus lots of advice on getting a book off the ground.
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The Office of Letters and Light Blog
- Official blog of those behind NaNoWriMo, Script Frenzy and other events.
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Peevish Penman
- Posted works of emerging authors on what they learn in the process. Edited by Carrie Bailey. Authors write on POV, plot, character development, grammar, freelancing, copy writing, and topics that concern writers.
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Playwrights Foundation Blog
- Dedicated to the playwright's art.
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Plot Whisperer
- Dedicated to the art of fiction plotting and host to an annual plot writing month every December.
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PlotDog Press
- Writers and writing by T.L. Raun.
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Publishing Basics
- Contains extensive posts on self publishing, including marketing, editing and design.
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Query Shark
- Allows blog readers to submit fiction queries which are then reviewed and/or pulled to pieces with the hopeful intention of improving them.
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The Renegade Writer
- Passionate about breaking the rules of the writing business in order to freelance on your own terms.
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Restless Writers
- Supportive writing group based in Southern Ontario, Canada. Posting about the writing life.
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Romance University
- Offering advice to writers, particularly those writing or hoping to write romance novels.
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Self Publishing Adventure
- An author shares her self-taught journey into the world of self publishing.
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Self Publishing Review
- Devoted to self publishing; blog carries book reviews, publisher reviews, interviews, news, opinion, and how tos for all self publishing options, including ebooks.
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Sharp Words
- Catherine blogs about all things word related. Writing, and exploring language as a writing tool.
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Six Sentences
- Flash fiction blog which invites readers to submit fiction of exactly six sentences.
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Speeches 4 U
- Offers speech writing advice for all occasions including weddings, graduations, and retirement.
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Stationers Guild
- Online resource for stationery and custom invitations and announcements.
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Story Fix
- Commentary on how to write the novel that everyone wants to read.
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StoryGirl
- A teacher and a writer searching for a simpler life. Writing about the challenges of the writing life.
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Successful Writing Tips
- Provides advice and tips for academic writers and for those facing dissertations and similar projects.
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Suite 101: Resources for Writers
- Michelle Schusterman posts about topics for writers.
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Terrible Minds
- Advice and ramblings from author Chuck Wendig.
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Texty Ladies
- Group blog with writing articles and creative writing exercises.
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There are No Rules
- Jane Friedman of Writers' Digest examines the evolving media scene and what writers need to do to keep up.
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Time to Write
- Inspiration and articles for writers and other creative people.
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Wendy Sherman Associates
- Literary management agency's blog about books, publishing, editors and authors.
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WhiteSmoke
- Provides grammar and writing tips, and news on WhiteSmoke writing software.
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Women On Writing
- Promotes communication between women writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers and readers.
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Word Grrls
- Creative writing exercises, writing prompts, ideas, inspiration and information for people who write and publish on the web.
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Wordplay
- Helping to bridge the gap between writers and authors.
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Wordpreneur
- Offering tips and how-tos for those who want to make money writing.
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Words on the Page
- Lori rambles about the writing life. Trade and consumer writer.
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Write Better
- Features advice for (mostly) non fiction writing and journalism.
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The Write Corner
- Writing tips, advice, articles, news and views.
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The Write Practice
- Practical inspiration for writers, including writing prompts and questions.
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Write to Done
- Offering weekly insights into writing for the internet and building an audience for your work.
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Write to Travel
- Following one woman's goal to drop her full time job and become a freelance travel writer.
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Write Words
- Offers tips, how-to articles and inspiration for writers of fiction and non fiction, particularly new writers.
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Writer Unboxed
- With regular contributions from best-selling authors and publishing industry leaders, this blog aims to dissect both the craft and the business of writing fiction.
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Writers Digest Daily Writing Prompts
- Stir up those creative juices with regular writing prompts from this magazine.
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The Writer's Journey
- A heady mix of 90% freelance writing, 5% angst, 5% Star Trek.
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Writer's Lounge
- Resource for writers including author interviews, book reviews, book trailers and guest blog.
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The Writer's Technology Companion
- Offering tools, tips and technology for productive writers.
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Writing A Novel
- Offers advice of structure, style, plotting, narrative voice and storytelling.
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Writing About Writing
- Advice on the writing process from author Cally Taylor.
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Writing Advice and Good Books
- Author and editor Jean Henry Mead provides insights and advice to aspiring writers.
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The Writing Bug
- Featuring inspirational posts for those who have caught the writing bug.
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Writing Fiction
- Discussion on writing and publishing novels and short fiction.
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Writing Forward
- Includes creative writing exercises and inspiration for becoming a better fiction writer.
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Writing Our Way Home
- Encourages readers to write short observational pieces as a kind of therapy.
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The Writing Show
- Features regular podcasts for writers.
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Writing While the Rice Boils
- Busy writer and homeschooling Mom of four shares resources she has found to help writers with little time and even less money.
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