The internet can be overwhelming at times, with any and all information readily available at the click of a button. Most people try to keep up with news and technology, and writers in particular want to keep up with the latest industry news, advice, and opportunities. Naturally, no one has the time to sift through hundreds of sites in search for information. So here’s a list of the best websites for writers working in different sectors, be it casual writers or professional ones.
BLOGGING
Be a freelance blogger
Taking your freelance blogging skills to the next level is what Sophie Lizard specialises in. Using her site as the base, become an expert in your field and see how your blogging income rises.
Beyond your blog
Trying to grow blog audience? Engage with new fans by taking full advantage of Beyond your blog, its guidelines, and resources to get published.
ProBlogger
Founded by Darren Rowse, ProBlogger is a blog about how to blog. Their team provides you with tips to build a better blog and also offers resources to help monetise your blog.
CREATIVITY & CRAFT
Ann Kroeker
An author and life coach by trade, Ann Kroeker is determined to help writers achieve their goals by tapping into their hidden curiosity, creativity, productivity, and maximising them.
Brain Pickings
Created by Maria Popova in order to document her spiritual, intellectual, and creative growth. It explores how we can move forward in creative thinking.
Fiction University
There is no right way to write according to Janice Hardy. Instead of telling writers what should be done, she tries to explain how industry rules can be made to work for you. New articles and guest columns are posted everyday which provides insight into writing and publishing process.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Author Media
Author Media is a writer’s website strong enough to handle a growing online platform but is also easy to use. The team is made up of web designers, social media managers, and coders who share valuable tips and resources.
Men with Pens
In this cruel business oriented world, content is king which means that everything from creating to online marketing have to be on point. Led by James Chartrand, Men with pens has shared over 1000 blog posts to help with all of your business needs.
Paid to exist
On your own terms, create a career that you love with the help of blogs, programs, and resources provide by Paid to exist. The founder, Jonathan Mead believes in getting paid for only the things you are passionate about.
FREELANCING
About Freelance Writing
As you might expect, the site lives up to its name by posting practical posts on marketing your skills, pricing your services accurately, and dealing with clients in general.
Freelance Writing
Successfully writing since 1997, Freelance Writing is still going strong. All you need to build the better career is go through their extensive collection of articles, tutorials, and resources. Keep track of new job opportunities as listings are updated on a daily basis.
The Renegade Writer
Linda Formichelli disagrees that you have to follow the rules to play the game. The Renegade Writer encourages breaking rules to break into the world of writing. This site is definitely for you if you’re one of those people trying to build a career on their own terms.
MARKETING
Giving Voice to Your Story
Everyone has a story, something they always wanted to share with the world. Dorit Sasson helps writers and entrepreneurs share their messages and reach new levels of success.
Kikolani
Want to learn the dos and don’ts of digital marketing? You’ve come to the right place! Kristi Hines at Kikolani specialises in latest trends and strategies when it comes to digital marketing and is a must have for businesses aiming for a stand out brand.
Social Triggers
The ability to persuade is key, it makes or breaks the business. Derek Halpern, a marketing expert by trade, shares his own guidelines and strategies on making a sale. His techniques are data oriented fueled by the finds in behavioral psychology.
PUBLISHING
Bent on Books
Every month Bent on Books, run by Jeremy Bent, shares their wish list which signifies the types of books they are looking to represent. They are also well versed in giving out advice on marketing and publishing.
Go Teen Writers
Love for writing starts at a very young age, and Stephanie Morill at Go teen Writers is very well aware of that. The main reason she created her blog was to encourage, inspire, and impart wisdom to teen writers who want to write a novel and publish it, but don’t know how.
Terribleminds
People often sugar coat the flaws in your writing, but not Terribleminds. Chuck Wendig is your guy if you’re looking forward to very honest and sometimes hilariously vulgar truths about your work.
WRITING COMMUNITIES
Wattpad
According to them, Wattpad makes stories more social. Addressed as the biggest community in the world for writers and readers alike, Wattpad has created a platform where members are free to post, read original stories, and interact with one another.
Scribophile
Scribophile is the go to place that ensures high quality feedback for your work. It works on a points system where you have to spend points to submit something, and receive some points back again for exceptional critique.
Fiction Writers Group
Fiction Writers Group is a group on Facebook around since early 2009 whose community publishes a minimum of 3 anthologies per year. Any sort of self-promotion is strictly prohibited but is still a very popular source of community and friendship.
