As we inch closer to the end of the decade, I want to take a moment to celebrate the best of the best, the absolute cream of the crop, the ten greatest blogs On Writing of the decade!
In some extraordinary way, each of the following blogs represents what writing is all about and each has gone to extraordinary levels of generosity sharing their knowledge, something which is so needed today. Not only do I want to congratulate the bloggers, but I want to congratulate you too because without writers in the trenches (like all of us!) there would be no need for such great blogs.
You’ll notice as I list these blogs that I include personal experiences I’ve had with most of them, this is because after spending time as a reader, a student, and as a fellow blogger, I have developed relationships with these bloggers and it would be unfair of me to say these relationships haven’t influenced me. I think it is important for blog authors to create personal connections with their readers, so it deserves to be an influencing factor when selecting the best of the best.
(I also do an annual Top 50, but this isn’t related to that.)
Without further ado, here are the ten GREATEST blogs ON WRITING of the decade:
1) Goins Writer
Jeff is my personal favorite blogger. But he’s not just my personal favorite, he’s the favorite of thousands upon thousands of other writers and authors. Jeff’s also a good friend, we met nearly ten years ago and Jeff helped me launch this blog you’re reading, Positive Writer. Many of you found your way here thanks to Jeff sending you over at some time or another. With that said, Goins Writer is not the best of the best because he’s a friend, it’s because he’s one of the most personable, gracious, and kind people online and he takes those wonderful characteristics and uses them to share his vast knowledge of writing with you and me. He’s a coach’s coach. If you’ve been under a rock and have not discovered Jeff’s blog yet, then it is an honor for me to introduce you to my good buddy, Jeff Goins.
2) Jerry B. Jenkins
Jerry is the author of more than 190 books with sales of more than 70 million copies, and yet he takes the time to write one of the very best writing blogs online! Jerry’s a great guy, who is known for being incredibly personable and generous. In fact, a few years ago when I asked Jerry to read my book, Writer’s Doubt, I wasn’t expecting him to actually say yes due to his busy schedule and other commitments, but he made the time and to my amazement, and tremendous gratitude, he loved it. The more I’ve read Jerry’s blog and followed him over the years, I realize he’s the real deal. It’s not about doing anything for himself, it’s about what he can do for you, the writer who is doing everything in your power to be the best writer you can be. Visit Jerry B. Jenkins.
3) Write to Done
Mary Jaksch, the Chief Editor of Write to Done, has created one of the most extraordinary blogs for writers. I love visiting Write to Done, it’s filled with valuable lessons for writers at all levels and in all genres. I met Mary in 2012 when Write to Done selected Positive Writer as one of their top ten writing blogs, since then I’ve grown to admire her work more and more, and from time to time we’ve competed via one promotion or another and she always seems to win! Write to Done is a must to bookmark!
4) The Write Practice
I don’t even know where to begin with Joe Bunting’s website, The Write Practice, it’s boundless. Joe Bunting, the founder of TWP, provides services every writer needs to take advantage of. Each blog post is a lesson and an exercise for writers to improve in their craft. I’ve admired Joe and his work for years and in 2014 we met up in Paris, France. Be sure to visit The Write Practice.
Bryan Hutchinson and Joe Bunting, Pont des Arts bridge, Paris, France. Photo by Joan Hutchinson.
5) Helping Writers Become Authors
This is a fantastic blog by the wonderful K.M. Weiland. If you’re a fiction author, this is the blog to read daily! We’ve worked on a few book promotions together over the years and I can tell you she’s an absolute joy. I highly recommend following her on Facebook as she posts some great questions for writers on a regular basis and the comments are just as fun as the questions! Visit Helping Writers Become Authors.
6) Jennifer Blanchard
Jennifer has enough energy for the entire web! She’s a very positive, go-getting writer and is one of the few bloggers who still posts new articles frequently. She’s a lot of fun to work with and her lessons on her blog are just as entertaining as they are instructive and inspiring. Visit Jennifer Blanchard.
7) The Magic Violinist
Kate Foley, AKA The Magic Violist is a contributor on Positive Writer and The Write Practice. Her first post on Positive Writer took off like a rocket and went viral with over 10,000 shares. In my humble opinion, she’s a prodigy. I cannot recommend her blog enough, she conducts interviews, writes book reviews, and shares valuable lessons she’s learned about the craft. She’s the real deal. Visit The Magic Violinist.
8) What is a Plot (Ninja Writers)
I have a not so secret admiration for blogger Shaunta Grimes. She came on the scene just a few short years ago and writers everywhere fell in love with her wit and her mastery of the craft. She’s one of the few bloggers who’ve made the move from amateur to professional in such a short time. Her blog is a gem, don’t miss it! Shaunta is also a writing champion on Medium. Visit What is a Plot.
9) The Write Life
The Write Life is a brilliant blog made up of several outstanding bloggers who share their love of the craft and what they’ve learned. I’ve had the privilege of working with a few of their contributors so I know firsthand the talent that makes up The Write Life. Whatever your interest in writing, this is the blog you’ll want to keep bookmarked and ready to refer to and learn from. Visit The Write Life.
10) Writers Helping Writers
I love Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s blog, Writers Helping Writers! These two are constantly publishing new insights and lessons, and all of their posts are unique and helpful. Angela and Becca bring their personal touch to every word they publish, so trust me, this is deserving of making anyone’s top ten list, so make sure you stop by and subscribe! You’ll be happy you did. Visit Writers Helping Writers.
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There are so many wonderful blogs that could make the top ten of any true writer’s list, but alas there’s only room for ten and these fantastic blogs all overwhelmingly deserve being here.
