We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. ~Ernest Hemingway
How strong is your writing?
No matter how good you think it is, there’s always room for improvement. In most cases, plenty of room. Luckily, there are some amazing websites that’ll help you improve your writing, and take it to the next level.
(***By the way, have you seen this amazing online creative writing course, “Story Is a State of Mind,” created by Giller finalist Sarah Selecky? “Story Is a State of Mind” has not only strengthened my writing immensely, but completely transformed my process. Take a look at my review—there are free bonus gifts!***)
Want to strengthen your story, empower your performance, and beef up on the publishing business?
Here are 23 sites (in no particular order) I look to for daily inspiration and advice:
PS If you find this list useful, please share it on Twitter, Facebook or StumbleUpon – I’d really appreciate it!
This certainly isn’t a comprehensive list of all the blogs and websites I follow, but each of these consistently provides quality information.
What sites help you make your writing stronger?
Update:
Check out my new list of 23 (More) Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger.
It’s all new–no repeats from the list above!
Reading Can Make Your Writing Stronger
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Suzannah, I’m honoured! And will definitely be checking out some of the others in your list.
You’re welcome! And thank you for having so many awesome articles 🙂
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Yeah, thanks. There’s a lot of great site for me to check out this weekend!
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Thanks for the list! I had quite a few of these already linked but found a couple more to add. 🙂
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Lots of great websites here Suzannah: some I already read, one I write for (!), and lots I still need to check out!
Thanks for the post!
PS love that Hemingway quote 🙂
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@Southpaw
@Lydia
@Christopher
Hope you all find some new sites to follow. And Christopher–I love that quote too. It’s just so darn humbling and inspiring at the same time 🙂
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Thanks for the list. There are some that I didn’t know of…. will go through them all.
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Super helpful list! Thanks for this great post.
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Hey! 23 is my lucky number.
Roz Moriss’s Nail Your Novel is an excellent resource for any aspiring novelist. I’m glad to see you included it on your list.
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Thanks! @Anis @LIsa @Jered
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To be included among these other great sites on your list, and to have been honored by you in this way, is the first real highlight of the new year for me. Thanks for that affirmation, I’ll continue to work hard to earn your continued support. You should know, though, that your site also very much deserves a spot on any “best of” writing sites list. Thanks for all you offer to writers everywhere.
Larry
http://www.storyfix.com
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Hi Larry,
Your comment was stuck in my spam filter for some reason, which is why I only found it now. Sorry about that!
Thank you for your kind words, and for your continued support. Storyfix is a wonderful resource for writers, so I wanted to make sure anyone who hasn’t already found your site does so soon in their writing journey.
Cheers!
Yes, storyfix belongs in the #1 spot.
And thanks for the others, too. I’ve heard of several already, but bookmarked nonetheless.
Regards,
Shane
Wow! Thanks for including me on your list! I’m honored that you look to my blog for information. I, too, look to YOUR blog for good information about writing! 🙂
jen
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@Shane: I concur!
@Jennifer: No problem, and thank you as well 🙂
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For consistent quality information, Bob Mayer’s website is another one that is always packed with information, and with up-to-the-minute info on what’s happening in publishing currently! His website is: http://www.bobmayer.org
Suzannah, thanks for an awesome list of resources. I am sure many will benefit from your effort to put all this in one place.
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Hi Suzannah,
Many thanks for this great list. Even though I blog essentially technical stuff in English, I also blog in 2 other sites in Portuguese – but the tips and information applies the same. I’ll be checking out some and following you on twitter.
Thanks again.
Antonio
http://twitter.com/antonio_cc
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Thanks, Antonio! Glad you found this list helpful. They’re all wonderful sites, and I’m sure some of them will help you in your technical writing.
Great list! Thank you for this.
I also like Deb Ng’s site for freelancers. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/
Nice info.
What a fabulous resource! Thank you!
Smashing list and very handy!
More reading materials for this weekend…
These are great resources, several of which I already use, but many I haven’t heard of. Thanks so much!