There are so many good resources for writers on the internet, with new ones being developed almost daily. This is a compilation of a few I think are particularly good and that I wish I’d known about when I first started writing — websites and/or blogs of writers and other industry professionals who consistently share valuable (and often amusing) information about the craft of writing and the business of publishing.
I’m sure I’ve missed some good ones and will add more as I find them. Feel free to make suggestions via my Contact page and I’ll consider them for inclusion here.
Writer Blogs:
Alexandra Sokoloff – probably the best blog out there for articles about story structure
Argh Ink – Jenny Crusie’s blog, also has a great page for writers
Barry Eisler – articulate blog, good pages for writers, discussion forum
Bob Mayer – good blog for writers, his site has many writing articles & links to classes/workshops (excellent teacher)
JAKonrath – another good blog for writers, a voice of experience with an eye to the future (esp. regarding e-publishing)
Joseph Finder – tips for writers
Murderati – group writer blog with focus on writing/writers’ issues (a daily must read)
Neil Gaiman – his blog always has something interesting for writers
Agent Blogs:
Janet Reid - and if you dare, her query evaluation site Query Shark
PubRants – Kristen Nelson
Rants & Ramblings – Rachelle Gardner
The Swivet – Colleen Lindsay (extensive list of links here)
Editor/Publisher Blogs:
Beyond Her Book – Barbara Vey’s blog at Publisher’s Weekly
Editorial Anonymous – children’s book editor, advice for any genre
Editorial Ass – “Moon Rat”
Jane Friedman – Writer’s Digest publisher/editor, and her excellent WD blog There Are No Rules
Miscellaneous Resources:
Romance Writers of America (RWA) – large annual writers conference, links to find local chapters
Heart of Carolina Romance Writers (HCRW) – my local RWA chapter, excellent online classes (open to non-members!) and monthly meetings/speakers
NextUp – TextAloud software (recommended by others)
Scrivener – LOVE this organizational writing software (for Mac only, sorry)
