A Top 10 Writing Blog – Quips and Tips for Successful Writers
Quips and Tips for Successful Writers was chosen as one of the top ten blogs for writers – a first-time honor. Thank you Michael Stelzner for hosting this competition, which brings all sorts of writing blogs together, and for accepting Quips and Tips!
Here’s a list of all the winners, first with Michael’s thoughts about each and then with my own input. Whether you’re into blogging, freelance writing, or fiction writing, you’ll find a blog gem here…
Also, I want to feature Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett’s Problogger: Blogging Your Way to a Six Figure Income. I’ve learned alot from those two professional bloggers; click on the cover for more info. And, read on for a list of Stelzner’s top ten writing blogs…
A Top 10 Writing Blog – Quips and Tips for Successful Writers
Copyblogger: This site is the heavyweight champion of the world four years running (and one of the top blogs on the planet)! The brain-child of Brian Clark, his blog keeps winning because of its insightful articles.
- Can you believe I’m not following the number one blog for writers?! Shame on me; the situation is now rectified…
Men With Pens: James Chartrand and Harry McLeod maintain the number two slot with their inspiring content and rich community discussion.
- From Laurie PK: Blog readers love Men With Pens! They’re a wonderful example of loyalty and community in action.
Write to Done: This blog nearly always delivers a home run with its excellent articles for all writers and is the product of top blogger Leo Babauta.
- From Laurie PK: Write to Done regularly features Mary Jakesh, whom I love reading. And, Leo Babauta wrote a book and created a blog about zen habits and the art of simplicity.
Editor Unleashed: Inspired by the former Editor-in-Chief of Writer’s Digest, Maria Schneider explores writing, social media and community on her excellent blog.
- From Laurie PK: I usually wish I’d written what Schneider did…but the good news is she also has a list of top blogs for writers – which Quips and Tips for Successful Writers is on.
Freelance Writing Jobs: This site is the first stop for freelance writers seeking new work and great articles (and it remains a top winner since this contest began). Congrats Deb Ng!
- From Laurie PK: I recommend following Deb Ng on Twitter – her tweets range from her kid’s exploits to her observations about other writers and bloggers.
Confident Writing: Joanna Young delivers rich and useful articles that will help you take your writing to the next level.
- From Laurie PK: I hadn’t heard of Confident Writing until now, and I look forward to reading more of Young’s work!
Urban Muse: Susan Johnston covers a wide range of excellent topics that all writers will enjoy.
- From Laurie PK: Susan and I write guest posts for each other every month; I especially enjoy her invitations to give feedback on specific questions (I think the last was “how do you ask for a raise as a freelance writer?”).
WordCount: Journalist Michelle Vranizan Rafter explores the challenges freelance writers face on her excellent blog.
- From Laurie PK: This is another writing blog I’ve never heard of – which is the beauty of these contests about top 10 writing blogs.
Quips & Tips for Successful Writers: A true cornucopia of ideas for writers, Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen provides endless content and freelancing tips.
- From Laurie PK: This is me! What can I say? I love blogging.
Fuel Your Writing: This site will certainly fuel you! Michelle Krasniak Oxman and her huge team of contributors provide great content for writers.
- From Laurie PK: I can’t believe how well-rounded and informative this writing blog is…it’s incredible.
If you have any thoughts or comments on these top 10 writing blogs, I welcome you below!
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George Angus | Sep 30, 2009 | Reply
Laurie,
Well, what can I say? You know how I feel about this site. You deserve this Laurie. Keep up the great work!
George
Jessica Guerro | Oct 1, 2009 | Reply
Wow this is a really great resource that I plan to use in order to improve my own blog. By the way, I really like the style of your blog. Keep up the good work.
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Gini Grey | Oct 1, 2009 | Reply
Congratulations Laurie – I knew your site would rank in the top 10! Keep up the great work.
Gini
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Laurie PK | Oct 1, 2009 | Reply
Thanks, thanks, and thanks! I literally could NOT have done it without you — thanks Gini and George for helping Quips & Tips be a top ten writing blog
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David | Oct 3, 2009 | Reply
I’m new here, but think you deserve to be a top ten writing blog. This is a fantastic resource for writers.
David
Tracey | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
Hi Laurie, thanks for sharing the list and congrats for being on it. I’m new to your site but am eager to learn more.
Congrats again!
Michael Hedges | Dec 5, 2009 | Reply
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