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Best Writing Websites for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Bloggers
by Tom Corson-Knowles | 18 comments
We could all use a little help sometimes.
That’s why our team put together this list of the best writing websites to help you learn more, improve your writing skills, and grow your writing career.
Here’s our list of sites that can help writers of all stripes and colors improve their craft, including fiction writers, nonfiction writers, bloggers, and copywriters.
Some of these sites are incredibly educational, some are just fun to read, and others may help you attract more readers, fans, beta readers , critique partners … and maybe even find you a publisher .
Wattpad is the largest online reading platform. It’s like the YouTube of writing; it allows writers and authors to share their work worldwide for free, and attract millions of followers and readers.
Many authors have amassed thousands of readers and fans on Wattpad, and some have even gotten great book deals from major publishers because of their success on the platform.
2. Teen Ink
Teen Ink is a literary magazine and website for teens that helps them use their voice and make a difference through writing. This great site is devoted entirely to writing, art, and photos by teens. This site is best for teens who are interested in writing nonfiction essays, articles, poems, and short stories.
3. One Teen Story
One Teen Story is a nonprofit monthly magazine. It features young adult authors’ writing and other creative content.
4. NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month is a yearly event during which writers spend the entirety of November trying to write a 50K-word book. The blog associated with this event provides inspirational posts for writer’s blocked authors and offers guidelines for everything from the publishing a book to getting feedback on your writing skills.
Tumblr is a blogging platform and a wonderful place for self-expression, and doubles as one of the go-to hub for young bookworms and writers to collaborate and share their work with others.
6. Write It Sideways
Write It Sideways outlines real-life advice for writers, like author branding, writing grants, and gift buying, as well as writing tips and tricks like dialogue mistakes and how to build tension in a scene.
7. Helping Writers Become Authors
Helping Writers Become Authors features creative writing advice on story structure, character arcs, and common writing mistakes.
8. Inklyo.com
Inklyo.com offers great advice for authors, bloggers, business people, and students. The site also offers a wealth of practical tips for finding work, honing your writing skills, and staying productive.
If you’re looking for in-depth instruction, this site also provides a range of courses and eBooks aimed at helping you learn how to write anything well.
9. Warrior Writers
Warrior Writers is run by best-selling author Kristen Lamb, who guides writers with detailed and comprehensive posts in humorous and easy-to-read fashion.
10. Fantasy Author’s Handbook
Fantasy Author’s Handbook is a writing blog by Philip Athans, a New York Times best-selling fantasy author. The blog is filled with great advice for writers of all types.
11. Abidemi.tv
Abidemi.tv shares insight and knowledge of the writing and publishing world to help people become better authors. This site offers free resources in a blog as well as writing courses.
12. Write to Done
Write to Done is a resource on all kinds of useful topics for writers like finding a pen name, imposter syndrome, and recovering from destructive criticism.
13. Brain Pickings
Brain Pickings shares writings on culture, books, and other eclectic subjects. This blog is extremely interesting reading for any writer with time to spare.
14. Novelicious
Novelicious is more of a book website than a writing website. It also has advice for writers on retreats and for writing serialized novels.
15. The Authors’ Nook
The Authors’ Nook offers relatable posts for writers along with advice on being a writer. It also allows a blend of good fun and useful advice for writing breaks.
16. The Write Life
The Write Life is a writing website that offers solid ideas for blogging. It includes advice on working from home, guest posting, and pitching ideas. If you want to be a freelance writer , this blog will help.
17. Goins Writer
Goins Writer is the creation of author Jeff Goins, who shares real-life experiences and reflections about engaging a community in the Internet age, building an audience online, and select shortcuts to success.
18. The Book Designer
The Book Designer is a site that gives practical advice to help build better books. It includes hundreds of articles for writers on everything from using social media efficiently, writing creative disclaimers, and choosing the right platforms for publishing a book.
19. Angela Booth
Angela Booth is a ghostwriter, author, copywriter, marketer, and writing coach. She writes ample posts to help guide you on how to ensure a book will be a financial success and improve your book sales.
20. Carly Watters
Carly Watters is a literary agent who advises writers of all stripes on how to get published. Her useful posts are great for any writer, especially if you’re looking for a literary agent .
21. Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman provides informative articles on both the writing process and the publishing process. She’s one of the rare writers with extensive experience in both traditional publishing and self-publishing.
22. The Creative Penn
The Creative Penn is run by best-selling author Joanna Penn. Her site offers articles and other resources related to marketing books, writing, and publishing. She also has an incredible podcast on writing, so check that out as well.
23. Alan Rinzler
Alan Rinzler is a consulting editor that helps writers understand what goes on behind the scenes of the publishing process.
24. Publetariat
Publetariat is a site that gives practical information on author websites, networking, and the publishing process. This site also shares links about big news stories in the world of publishing.
25. The Independent Publishing Magazine
The Independent Publishing Magazine is a site that posts about many different parts of the publishing process, including finding the right editor, growing a following, and avoiding the many pitfalls that come with being an independent author.
26. WritingPrompts.com
Writing Prompts is a site that offers inspiration for writers in all genres. It focuses on breaking through writer’s block, building characters, and refining your dialogue-writing skills. It’s a great site for any aspiring novelist.
27. Positive Writer
Positive Writer is a site created for writers with doubt. Created by Bryan Hutchinson, the site provides inspirational posts that will help you stay positive, keep writing, and overcome limiting beliefs that could hold you back from becoming a successful and productive writer.
28. Blots and Plots
Blots and Plots is a site that instructs writers to stay in the habit of writing. It’ll help you stay on track and solve all kinds of writing problems. It also demonstrates how it’s possible to write a novel even while working a full-time job.
29. Writer’s Digest
Writer’s Digest is a well-known and comprehensive site that offers countless resources for authors and all manner of advice for the aspiring and experienced writer alike.
30. Qwiklit
Qwiklit is a site that offers fun and accessible articles about reading and writing.
31. Writing Prompts That Don’t Suck
Writing Prompts That Don’t Suck is a site that provides fun and interesting posts to keep you inspired to write something new. Its myriad writing prompts are funny, spooky, and always unique…and never suck.
32. Scribophile
Scribophile is a well-respected online writing community. It gives detailed, friendly, and helpful critiques for writing of all kinds, as well as free advice and articles on the craft of writing.
33. The Society of Authors
The Society of Authors is a membership organization with over 9,000 members. Anyone is eligible to join as soon as they have been offered a contract from a publisher, broadcaster, or agent.
34. Books by Women
Books by Women is an online literary magazine about contemporary women writers. Their mission is to encourage and promote the visibility of female writers.
35. The Writers’ Guild
The Writers’ Guild is the trade union representing writers in books, poetry, film, TV, radio, theatre, and video games.
36. Apples and Snakes
Apples and Snakes is one of leading organizations for performance poetry in England. It has a national reputation for producing great spoken word performances.
37. HubSpot
HubSpot is a great place for business, sales, and marketing-focused writers. It keeps you updated on the latest research, insights, and strategies for connecting with the audience and making them fall in love with your brand.
If you want to be a professional blogger, freelance writer, copywriter, or marketer, you’ll love Hubspot’s articles and resources.
38. BookCrossing
BookCrossing is a social network for books and book lovers. It’s basically like geocaching, but for books, and it can be a fun way to interact with other readers and authors.
39. Now Novel
Now Novel is a book writing website that provides help for aspiring writers and offers writing tips and advice.
40. Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg offers over 42,000 free eBooks. You can choose among free kindle books or free epub books, and you can read them online or download them. It’s pretty neat, and you can pick up all kinds of great classic books there for free.
41. Bookanista
Bookanista is a web magazine featuring author interviews, new fiction, extracts, book recommendations, essays, picture stories, diary pieces, and blogs about the published word.
42. The Electric Typewriter
The Electric Typewriter is a site that produces great articles and essays by some of the world’s best journalists and writers.
43. Copyblogger
Copyblogger is an online library of free eBooks, articles, and resources for professional writers. This site is a leading resource for professional blogging from the creators of the Rainmaker Platform for digital marketing.
44. LitRejections
LitRejections helps writers persevere through rejection with the ability to publish their own stories of rejection on the site.
45. Write-Track
Write-Track is a writing productivity tool that allows writers to join an online community of other writers, track their writing, and set personal writing goals.
46. Be a Freelance Blogger
Be a Freelance Blogger is a site that teaches how to take freelance blogging skills to the professional level. It will help you increase your blogging income and become an expert in your niche.
47. Booksie
Booksie is a free site that lets you publish any kind of writing online, from short articles to entire novels. This site also allows readers to read and comment on others’ work to support them.
48. Create If Writing
Create If Writing is a writing website that shares tips and tools on how to build an authentic platform for your creative brand.
If you liked this post, here are some other articles you might love:
- 5 Writing Resources Every Pro Writer Should Have At Their Fingertips
- Complete Guide to Beta Readers: How to Find and Work with Early Reviewers to Improve Your Writing
- The Best Novel Writing Software: Tools Every Fiction Writer Should Use in 2018
Tom Corson-Knowles is the founder of TCK Publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including Secrets of the Six-Figure author. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career.
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hi KAELYN am looking for a site where they can help me publish an edcucational book , well in soft copy form am all the way in kenya,AFRICA COULD YOU KINDLY DIRECT ME TO THE RIGHT WEBSITE thanks in advance
I strongly recommend avoiding Royal Road. It is a truly toxic site, with moderators that freely trade private information, and do almost anything for a dime.
Hi, My 2 daughters are avid readers and for the last couple of years they have been writing their own stories on scrap paper, in notebooks, on the family PC, iPad notes etc I’m looking for a website where they can upload their stories, share etc However they are only 8 yrs and 10yrs old so need an age appropriate site. Any suggestions? The list you provided was great but nothing stood out to me – if you have young children under 12 then this is the site for you.
Hi Kirk, thanks for your question! I actually don’t know of any aimed specifically at kids, but I’ll do some research and work on a post about this :) As far as a place where they can store all their stories, an app/software like Evernote would let them take their work anywhere :)
I’m an amazing fantasy writer and I want to show it to the world I’m a Nigerian
Hi Kirk, how about Imagine Forest? It’s aimed at under 12 year olds and has a ton of free creative writing resources, as well as cool tools like a story builder.
Does anyone know about Good episodes writer’s platform… I’m failing to search for other people’s stories… Help
Hello, with only a quick glimpse of what is on this page, I’m now angry i never knew of it before…..Each and every one of these sites appeals to me in some way. The issue it creates now, is I HAVE QUESTIONS. Who can I contact and how can do it for quick response to a few questions? Thank you dbd
Hi Doug, what kind of questions do you have so I can direct you to the right contact?
I love this me too I have been writing stories in books and also my laptop. I don’t know which of these websites to pick from so I can become a pro too
wow, your writing is awesome I liked reading it. it was the best and also I am a 3rd grader in lashonacademy.org and I am 8 years old.
We’re glad you enjoyed the post! :)
This is really thoughtful of you. I also think you should check out http://www.gigdraft.com
It’s a marketplace for writers and they’re doing pretty well
I fully recommand use this website to read chinese novel : https://novelhi.com
this is really nice to read..informative post is very good to read..thanks a lot!
You’re very welcome Anna, we’re glad you found it helpful! :)
Hi Tom, great list! Thank you for including Now Novel.
Hi Jordan, you’re very welcome! We’re glad you found the list helpful
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13 Most Popular Fanfiction Websites You’ll Browse Endlessly
Fanfiction websites are a great tool for budding writers to easily showcase their talent to a large audience at once, share their creativity, and get reviews from like-minded people. Penlighten gives you a list of 13 most popular fanfiction websites.
“I myself used to write Star Wars fan fiction when I was younger. I think writing fan fiction is a good way for new writers to learn to tell a story.”
Fanfiction is basically fiction written by fans or, to put it in a better way, admirers of the original work. Fanfiction writers include much of the same characters and also sometimes choose to add new ones, if they want to. Fanfiction stories often reflect the writer’s view (in this case, the view of the reader of the original work) as to what should have happened in that particular story. Fanfiction also encourages “crossovers”, when writers choose to combine the elements of different stories in one single fictional creation.
There are several websites dedicated solely for fanfiction, and are a great platform for writers of any age to publish their content online. What makes these websites very popular is that most of them are free, and the process of uploading content is fairly simple, and writers get reviews from other fans, which encourages them to keep writing.
If you’re looking to read some really good fanfiction, or are a writer searching for the perfect fanfiction website to publish your work, you’re on the right page. Here’s a list of the 13 most popular fanfiction websites, including generic fanfiction websites, as well as subject-specific ones.
Start browsing : Harry Potter Fanfiction Naruto Fic/ TONFA All right Naruto fans, listen up! This website is purely Naruto-centric, and has a large archive of Naruto fanfiction. Enjoy a wide choice of fanfiction, and submit your own if you have any good ideas.
Fanfiction is fun to read, and not very difficult to write once you have the idea in your head―you already know the characters, the original plot, and the writing style of the author. If you’re writing fanfiction for the first time, here’s a little advice for you.
- Check your grammar and spellings thoroughly before you submit any story. If there’s one thing that genuine fanfiction-lovers hate, it’s a poorly-written story. Though the essence of the content is important, correct grammar and good spellings are important too!
- Don’t include explicit content in your story. Many websites cater to audiences of different ages, including children, and if your story has inappropriate content, it may be rejected by your chosen fanfiction website.
- Make sure you read all the rules and guidelines specified by the website before posting your story, mainly about copyrights and other related issues.
- Decide the plot of the story beforehand. Your story shouldn’t confuse the reader with a complicated plot. Be really clear about what you want to write, and prepare a rough draft for yourself so that you can read it and decide if you need any changes.
- Don’t expect to get paid! Fanfiction websites are a great platform for you to showcase your writing skills, but that’s it. Don’t expect to get paid for posting any work of fanfiction on a particular website.
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The 100 Best Websites for Writers in 2021
by Farrah Daniel | Jan 19, 2021
Now that we’re a few weeks into 2021, let’s all breathe a deep sigh of relief together for overcoming what has to be one of the hardest years we’ve experienced in modern times.
And you made it through! That’s a victory worth celebrating, especially with the people who helped you navigate the chaos with websites filled with guides, tips and tricks, blog posts, podcasts and newsletters to help get better at the one thing you love the most: writing.
If you wrote a novel while under lockdown, good for you! And if you didn’t? Good. For. You.
When it comes to writing, output isn’t the only critical part of the process — it’s just as important to reset, refresh and reinvigorate your writing brain with new techniques that help you write better .
Wherever you’ve landed in your writing journey, we have just the websites that’ll help you take your work-in-progress to the next level.
How we organized this list of best websites for writers
Since 2014, The Write Life has celebrated the art and business of writing by releasing a list of the 100 Best Websites for Writers, and we’re excited to do so again for the eighth consecutive year.
We separated our 2021 list into 10 categories. All the categories are listed in alphabetical order. The websites within each category are not ranked, but are instead listed in alphabetical order within their categories, with numbers for ease of reading.
- Black voices
Freelancing
- Motivation and Productivity
Newsletters
Writing communities.
- Writing and Editing
Many of the websites are tried-and-true favorites featured in our previous lists, but this year we’re thrilled to include 37 newcomers you recommended, along with two new categories: Black voices and newsletters!
In light of the conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion, as well as the importance of preserving and elevating Black lives, we felt it important to highlight Black creators. Please note these websites for writers are for all writers — not just those of color; however, in support of giving everyone a platform, we wanted to uplift voices that are often overlooked.
How we hand-pick our annual list of best websites for writers
Because we only want to bring you the best of the best, each website featured in this list meets the following criteria:
- It was recommended by readers of The Write Life — this year, we received more than 500 nominations — thank you!
- It publishes content helpful to writers.
- It has been updated recently and regularly.
We couldn’t have created this list without your helpful suggestions. And with so many great options to choose from, we wished we could have included them all! There are heaps of helpful writing websites out there beyond this list, but we could only pick 100.
If this list inspires you to start your own website or blog, here’s our step-by-step guide on how to start a blog . Your website could be next on our list!
Here’s our list of the best writing websites in 2021. (By the way, a star emoji next to a website means it’s a new addition to our list!)
Black Voices
⭐️ 1. black freelance.
Because race matters in freelancing — and most industries — writer and strategist Megan Williams created this website to show Black writers and writers of color that it’s possible to branch out on their own and successfully work outside of traditional employment. The BlackFreelance community provides freelancers of any level a place to go to learn about content marketing, ways to build better writing habits, how to run an effective freelance business and more.
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⭐️ 2. Danielle the Writer
Danielle Wilkinson is a YA writer who uses her blog to inspire readers the way her favorite authors have inspired her. As she chips away at her goal of authorship, Danielle invites readers along her writing journey. On her site, you can learn from her writing logs, where she gives you an inside look into her writing and pitching process. Plus, in addition to the free downloads she provides, her blog is chock full of articles that break down the story structures of popular romance and superhero films.
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⭐️ 3. The Freelance Beat
Chicago-based freelance journalist Tatiana Walk-Morris has written for notorious magazines like The New York Times, Vice Magazine, Harvard University’s Nieman Reports and more — that, alone, tells you she’s an expert to learn from. Her website for writers is filled with blog posts that explore the triumphs and challenges freelance journalists experience in their early and mid-careers. If you’re taking the plunge into freelancing, there’s a lot you could learn from Tatiana’s advice and personal reflections.
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⭐️ 4. Inkwell Editorial
Yuwanda Black has earned money from her content since 2002, and she’s worked in the publishing industry for more than 30 years. As a successful author, content marketer and developer, Yuwanda wants writers to know they can lead rich careers as freelancers, too. That’s why Inkwell Editorial provides a wealth of information for writers who want to learn about SEO, social media, self-publishing, affiliate marketing, plus, how to make money through freelance work.
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⭐️ 5. OnlineDrea
Although this website isn’t geared specifically toward writers, social media strategist Andréa Jones can show you how to create an impact beyond your brand with authentic social media marketing strategies that will build a community of engaged followers. As the business of writing becomes increasingly dependent on an online presence, all writers can benefit from her Savvy Social Podcast that discusses topics across marketing and social media.
Episode you’ll like: Storytelling Marketing with Lynne Golodner
6. See Jane Write
This website for writers came highly recommended. According to a reader of The Write Life, founder Javacia Harris Bowser “ shares a lot of great and motivating information. She is caring and is your biggest supporter in you being the extraordinary writer you were born to be. … We learn! but we have fun while learning! Javacia knows her stuff! I am so happy to be a member of See Jane Write!”
Every woman has a story worth sharing, says Javacia. Though it began as a Birmingham-based membership organization for women who write and blog, See Jane Write has become a website and community for women everywhere who want to be the authors of their own lives. Here, she helps women find the creativity, confidence and community they need to use their story to make an impact and an income.
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7. Be a Freelance Blogger
Through Sophie Lizard’s blog posts, job board and Facebook group, you’ll learn what it takes to increase your blogging income. She and her team at Be a Freelance Blogger show you how to build an expert reputation and regain your freedom by blogging for hire, all without giving up your dream of working from the beach.
Post you’ll like: Business Skills for Freelance Bloggers (How to Survive and Grow Your Income)
8. Copyblogger
Whatever your business goals, Copyblogger can supply the tools you need to create the kind of powerful content that will achieve them. This leading resource for blogging and digital marketing has been leveling up copywriting and content marketing skills since 2006, so it wouldn’t hurt to see what they can do for yours. Its free membership includes an online-marketing e-course, free ebooks, forums and more.
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9. How to Blog a Book
The blogging business is booming, and today, there are dozens upon dozens of strategies you can use to be successful. Creativity is encouraged! Take author Nina Amir, for example, who developed the challenge to “write a blog post a day and a book a year” by blogging your nonfiction book from beginning to end. Check out her website to learn more about her creative approaches to blogging.
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10. ProBlogger
What do you need help with? Founder Darren Rowse and the ProBlogger team have been delivering the latest news and tips to build a better blog since 2004. This site offers extensive resources on how to monetize your blog, in addition to a robust job board that’s always updated with new opportunities.
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11. The Blogsmith
Maddy Osman is a sales and marketing pro who gleefully shares SEO writing advice and content marketing expertise to help writers drive traffic to their websites. One visit to her blog will show you she really knows her stuff, and The Write Life readers seem to agree, with one reader saying, “I always go to The Blogsmith when I need the most up to date information on industry changes that impacts writers.”
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12. A Selfish Poet
Trish Hopkinson created A Selfish Poet for poets and creative writers seeking publication. She shares no-fee calls for submissions, writing prompts, and poetry groups and events. Articles from Hopkinson and guest bloggers share the latest opportunities for writing contests, journals and other publications that pay. They’ll also help you become a better writer and a savvier submitter.
Post you’ll like: Trish Hopkinson’s blog tour
13. Elna Cain
The path to freelancing is made simple on Elna Cain’s website, where she shares a range of action-based content to help you grow a successful business as a writer. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, join thousands of writers in improving your skills with her valuable tips.
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14. Freelance to Freedom
Freelancing is a business, after all, so it’s important to have the tools and information that will push your business ( *ahem* money ) forward. At Freelance to Freedom, you’ll have access to a newsletter, a free Freelancer’s Toolkit, and informative articles, all of which will help you wade through some of the hard stuff, like managing your taxes and securing consistent clients.
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⭐️ 15. Kat Boogaard
Among other things, writers who check out Kat Boogaard’s blog will learn how to do three crucial things: start a freelance business, find clients and writing gigs, then refine their freelance business. After six years of full-time freelancing, this website for writers is packed with resources that focus on crafting online content related to careers, productivity, entrepreneurship and self-development. Whether you want her perspective on taxes, setting rates or freelancing in general, Kat’s encouraging website is the place to be. Oh, and don’t forget her reminder: “You got this.”
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16. Make a Living Writing
Through her blog, ebooks and paid community, award-winning freelance writer Carol Tice offers solid support and resources to help you grow in your career. Writers at any level can learn how to overcome writing fears, earn money from blogging and move up from low-paying markets. Tice also founded the popular Freelance Writers Den , a 1,500-member strong community for freelancers. Check out our Freelance Writers Den review .
This website is “my only writing website choice,” shared a reader of The Write Life. “Her blogs are informative, great training, inspirational, and provide ideas to help with marketing, blogging, or writing. When she opens her Freelance Writer’s Den grab it. That group is THE BEST and provides all you need to get started, build up, learn, encourage, and support.”
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⭐️ 17. The Freelancer by Contently
Contently is a platform for creatives that lets you showcase your work through an optimized portfolio, find prospective clients, collaborate on projects with client teams and more — did you know it also provides tons of articles for freelancers by freelancers? You can access articles that share the personal experiences of writers and their businesses, or ones that can teach you how to create a newsletter, manage your money or expand your skill set.
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18. The Freelancer’s Year
Award-winning writer Lindy Alexander shares insider knowledge she’s picked up along the way of her thriving freelance writing career. Check out her website to learn the right way to follow up with editors, how to snag gigs with limited experience and why she doesn’t believe in networking for freelance writers.
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19. The Quiet Type
Slipping into the technical and mundane aspects of managing yourself as a freelancer is easy. Freelance copy and content writer Katie Jenison shares ample tips that will bring the creativity out of your entrepreneurship with blogs that teach ways to add a thoughtful touch to your work, plus how to land high-paying clients.
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20. Wanderful World
Lizzie Davey quit her job and moved to Spain to start a freelance business. Now, she teaches writers everything she’s learned in the process. Between the e-courses, workshops and in-depth blogs, writers will leave feeling ready to navigate the wan-derful world of freelance writing. Don’t forget to check out her free 80+ page e-book!
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⭐️ 21. Sarah Turner
Through her website and her Sarah Turner Agency channel on YouTube, copywriter Sarah Turner wants to help you shatter the glass ceiling of your career so you can elevate your life with writing — the kind that leads to sustainable income. If you dream of escaping your 9-to-5, Sarah’s blog and YouTube videos thoroughly break down the copywriting process so you can jump right in, even if you don’t have any experience. (You’ll want to check out her free course, too!)
Here’s what one reader of The Write Life shared about Sarah: “I love Sarah not only for introducing me to a world of opportunity in freelance copywriting but also to the amazing community of writers she has created. Before Sarah, I had given up on my dream of making a living by writing, but she has reignited that for me and I’m SO grateful!”
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22. Bakerview Consulting
Barb Drozdowich is a consultant and book blogger who believes that “authors need a social media platform to succeed in today’s ever-changing world of selling books,” so she’s helping authors, one at a time. On her blog, she tutors authors in the technology they need to build a platform through social media.
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23. Build Book Buzz
You’ve written the book — how do you get people to buy it? Marketing is tricky, but the blogs and other resources available on Build Book Buzz take the mystery out of social media strategies, self-promotion and navigating relevancy in the fickle media.
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⭐️ 24. Content Marketing Institute
The Content Marketing Institute website is brimming with practical, how-to guidance, insight and advice from industry experts, plus an active community of writers and marketers who discuss the latest information and advances that can push the industry forward. This website is perfect for writers who want a better grasp of content marketing and how to employ strategies to build a brand, website, social media channel, author platform and more.
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25. Ginny Carter
Writing coach and business book writer Ginny Carter has 22 years of marketing experience. Her blog features effective tips on how to bring your book to life, and though it’s mostly geared toward business books, the information is helpful for writers across all genres in need of platform amplification.
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⭐️ 26. Nessgraphica
Alexander von Ness is a top-rated book cover designer for self-publishers, and he uses his website to teach writers about savvy marketing techniques that will have your books flying off the shelves. He shares expert tips on how to increase visibility with guest blogging, simple ways to market self-published books and a plethora of information to help you navigate book marketing successfully.
Plus, you might want to check out his Facebook group: “Alex’s Facebook group is filled with people from all walks of life who pose writing and publishing-related questions,” says a reader of The Write Life. “So many, many, many people are willing to help others in their dreams and goals to self-publish books.”
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27. Nicole Bianchi
Nicole Bianchi’s tips help writers boost their productivity, improve their writing skills and build their online presence. An experienced writer, editor and web designer, she shares practical and personal advice about writing, copywriting and marketing strategies.
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28. The Creative Penn
She’s a little bit of everything: a bestselling author, publisher, speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, YouTuber. The Creative Penn, Joanna Penn’s well-known site, offers information on writing, book marketing, self-publishing, and how to make a living with your writing through articles, podcast episodes, videos, books and courses.
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29. Robyn Roste
Copywriter Robyn Roste helps agencies, entrepreneurs and small businesses connect with their audience and customers through powerful messaging and branding. Whether you’re interested in gaining followers, learning about the importance of hashtags, or getting the most out of your social platforms, Robyn can break it down for you.
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Motivation & Productivity
⭐️ 30. ashley gainer.
A freelance writer, digital marketer, content strategist and ghostwriter, Ashley Gainer has more than 10 years of experience working with influencers, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Her expertise? Helping writers create authentic copy that sounds great. To help you do that, Ashley shares a wide variety of productivity tips to help you master your craft through articles, writing courses and a podcast.
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31. Books & Alchemy
Holly Ostara understands how grueling the writing process can be, and she wants to keep your flame from burning out. At the same time she helps you find the joy in your writing again, Holly’s motivational blog will also equip you with the tools needed to be a better writer. Don’t forget to peek into her online writing community on Slack! It’s free to join and open to everyone.
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32. Leigh Shulman
Leigh Shulman wants writers to understand one thing: Chaos is part of the journey, so you might as well embrace it. Her free writing resources will be useful to writers at any given stage of the writing process, and her blog will gently nudge you to get out of your comfort zone and take the first step toward your ideal writing life.
A reader of The Write Life says, “I first discovered Leigh on social media and since I am no longer on social media she makes it easy for me to stay in touch with her and other writers with her amazing workshop and daily/weekly motivation ‘sprints.’ She is always quick to respond to my questions no matter how lame they may be. I admire her a great deal and feel blessed to find a mentor in her.”
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33. Positive Writer
Writer Bryan Hutchinson has had his work featured in newspapers, national magazines, books, on world-famous blogs and even toilet paper. With all this experience, he knows first-hand how easy it is to get stuck in the harsh cycle of self-doubt — to help you break through the uncertainty, he created this website for writers to share articles that encourage, inspire and motivate you to do what you love: write.
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⭐️ 34. The Novel Smithy
The writer behind The Novel Smithy, Lewis Jorstad, is a bestselling author who wants to help writing novices and soon-to-be-published authors improve their craft and write their best stories to share with the world. Beyond free ebooks, Lewis helps writers through a robust resource library that includes blogs about writing inspiration, story structure, character development and more.
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⭐️ 35. The Write Conversation
“Find your voice, live your story,” is the foundational message behind this website for writers that’s been visited by nearly four million writers. Created and managed by speaker and author Edie Melson, The Write Conversation aims to inspire writers to reach their dreams with instructional and motivational blogs written by bestselling authors, columnists and a host of other experienced pros. Visit this website if you want to improve your craft with content that ranges from tips to present your best work to reminders about gratitude.
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36. The Write Practice
If you struggle with transferring your thoughts to the page, spend some time at The Write Practice to learn about writing better and faster. Joe Bunting and his team will develop your writing rhythm, help you grow into your voice and identity as a writer through prompts, exercises and more.
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37. Writers in the Storm
Weathering the storms of the writing process is absolutely necessary because, well… they’re inevitable. If you need a helping hand, the group of seasoned writers in charge of this blog are committed to using their unique perspectives and strengths to inspire you to get through the difficult stages.
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38. Writing Forward
Need help staying focused on your writing ventures? Melissa Donovan’s blog “Writing Forward” is loaded with tips on everything from staying inspired, to grammar, to 1,000+ writing prompts designed to keep your mind fresh and your pen fresher.
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39. FundsforWriters
This weekly newsletter that’s been published since 1999 reaches 35,000 subscribers who signed up to receive paying opportunities in the form of contests, grants, freelance opportunities, gig jobs and publishers/agents. The markets it highlights pay $200 or $0.10 per word and up. Besides helping writers find work, this newsletter also includes a freelance piece from a guest author (which you can also pitch and be paid for!) plus an editorial from editor C. Hope Clark.
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⭐️ 40. Jacob McMillen
Want to build a six-figure freelance writing business in the next 12 months? If so, this is the newsletter for you. Copywriting expert Jacob McMillen built his business from scratch, and now he uses his website and newsletter to teach writers the same strategies that elevated his success. Every month, he sends subscribers a new in-depth blog post, plus he hosts a live training on writing, marketing or freelancing. His newsletter also comes with a free copywriting crash course and his blueprint to a six-figure career.
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⭐️ 41. Notes Newsletter
After years of experience as a writer and editor, Dana Sitar (who also contributes to The Write Life!) created a free newsletter that has one main goal: to help you become your editor’s favorite writer. Filled with a selection of pet peeves, warnings and advice, plus secrets and pro-tips for pitching, Notes will teach you how to write well, and — above all — keep editors happy. To receive exclusive content, check out Dana’s paid newsletter subscription Field Notes!
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⭐️ 42. The Ambitious Writer
Every Wednesday, writer Lorenzo Di Brino emails subscribers of this newsletter every step and struggle he’s met on the road to success (and failure). But not just his own — prior to starting the newsletter, Lorenzo spent six months studying writers on the rise to better understand what they all have in common. The answer? An entrepreneurial-like path. Because of that, this newsletter that doubles as a Substack weekly column and a Medium Publication aims to help fellow writers succeed as creatives and writers-entrepreneurs who properly promote their work.
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⭐️ 43. The Bookfox Club
Managed by John Matthew Fox, the 50,000 authors who subscribe to this newsletter get to learn how to write better books through exclusive advice on writing. In addition to Matthew’s backpacking stories from six continents and more than 40 countries, this newsletter also includes free email mini-courses tailored to a range of writer’s needs: book marketing, how to write better sentences, the art of writing children’s books and more.
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⭐️ 44. Wylie’s Writing Tips
Writers who lead corporate communications, this one’s for you. Corporate communication trainer Ann Wylie has earned more than 60 communication awards in her career, plus she’s written more than a dozen learning tools to help you communicate effectively. In her corporate communications writing newsletter, you’ll receive tips, tricks and trends for writing better, easier and faster for the web and email.
⭐️ 45. Writers’ HQ
A website of online creative writing courses for writers with no time or money, Writers’ HQ covers everything from plotting to editing, from short story writing to publishing. Its newsletter, on the other hand, shares “all kinds of wondrous things,” including, but not limited to, writing advice, emotional support, the latest blogs and the occasional haiku. As long as you’re comfortable with swearing, this eclectic newsletter is sure to teach you new skills while making you laugh.
⭐️ 46. AskAlli: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast
Geared towards writers looking for a consultation hub, the Alliance of Independent Authors hosts an outreach service known as the Self Publishing Advice Centre. Presented by director Orna Ross and her team, this group shares the tools necessary to become a successful independent author. Through its bi-weekly podcast that highlights the most up-to-date practices, writers will learn new ideas and techniques in the ever-changing self-publishing industry.
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47. Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
To help you overcome hurdles and reach your writing goals, Ann Kroeker’s podcast episodes offer practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages. An added bonus is that her website is home to numerous blog posts and resources for emerging writers.
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⭐️ 48. The Honest Authors Podcast
Bestselling authors Gillian McAllister and Holly Seddon examine the realities of life as published authors. T he Honest Authors Podcast airs every two weeks, featuring discussions between the two co-hosts about the truths of being a professional writer. In addition, they feature expert insider interviews, as well as highlight honest answers to listeners’ questions.
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49. How Do You Write
Rachael Herron is a best-selling author whose podcast guides you through the entire process of writing a book. Whether you need some motivation to get started writing or specific genre tricks to tighten your story, How Do You Write will inspire you to keep pushing.
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50. Indie Author Weekly
On her podcast, Indie Author Weekly, romance novelist and business-book author Sagan Marrow shares a behind-the-scenes look into her journey of writing and self-publishing books. It’s perfect for new or aspiring authors wanting to learn more about self-publishing or get tips for writing and editing your own work.
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⭐️ 51. Marion Roach Smith
Memoir coach Marion Roach Smith hosts a podcast that gives listeners the blueprint on nonfiction narrative writing based on her personal memories, as well as her proven tips on how to overcome writers’ block. Her no-nonsense approach derives from her years of working at The New York Times — getting it right and making it short — is exactly what writers need to complete a nonfiction work of art that flows, reads well and is properly structured.
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52. Savannah Gilbo’s Fiction Writing Made Easy
The Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, hosted by Savannah Gilbo, publishes weekly episodes filled with actionable and step-by-step strategies you can immediately put to use in your writing. Gilbo is a developmental editor and book coach, and she’s certified in more ways than one. Her extensive experience will go hand-in-hand with your journey as a blossoming (or seasoned!) novelist, as her tips and guidance make sense of the process along the way. If this is the right podcast for you, be sure to check out her free starter kit.
This year, a reader of The Write Life said, “I highly recommend Savannah Gilbo’s website and her podcast! She offers great writing advice, thought-provoking information, and printables to help you on your writing journey!”
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⭐️ 53. The Bestseller Experiment
The Bestseller Experiment is precisely that: Mark Stay and Mark Desvaux set out to see if they could publish a bestseller in just one year, and they did. Now the two have started a weekly podcast where they talk with chart-topping authors. With over 250 hours of interviews from authors including Michael Connelly, Joanne Harris and Bryan Cranston (plus agents, editors, lawyers, social media experts), priceless insight is just a listen away.
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⭐️ 54. Travel Writing World Podcast
In this award-winning podcast, host Jeremy Bassetti talks with the world’s most inspiring travel writers about their work as well as the business of travel writing. For those who want to focus on travel books and long-form travel literature — or if you simply want to learn about the craft of travel writing — this podcast is definitely worth a listen.
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55. Writing Excuses
What could you learn about writing in less than 20 minutes? On this podcast, it might be writing fight scenes, killing your darlings, side-character arcs, the hero’s journey or tips from experts who want to help you be a better writer.
Episode you’ll like: Maintaining Passion for a Story, with special guest Mahtab Narsimhan
56. Anne R. Allen’s Blog… With Ruth Harris
Ruth Harris and Anne R. Allen are the publishing veterans behind this blog, which they started in 2009 to prevent writers from making the mistakes they couldn’t avoid. Dive into articles about navigating the complex industry, or read up on ways to tighten your manuscript. Whatever your publishing path, this blog has something for everyone.
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⭐️ 57. Career Authors
From craft to publishing, to marketing, genre and life, the Career Authors website is led by a team of writers, editors and publishing industry professionals who want to inspire you, plus help you understand the business side of writing (a.k.a make money selling books!). The thorough blog posts found here will help you save time, keep you on track and get you closer to the dream writing career you imagine. To find the answers to the questions you’ve always wondered about, visit the guides to writing, promotion, business and process.
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58. Creativindie
Derek Murphy believes the purpose of our lives is to “create something unique that entertains, instructs, challenges or helps others.” On Creativindie, he shows writers how to do that without becoming starving artists. Ever the one-stop-shop, this website contains downloadable resources, videos, books and thorough how-to guides to help you achieve the bottom line: getting published.
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59. Jane Friedman
One reader of The Write Life said Jane Friedman’s website “offers consistently great information for writers (which leads to better decisions, better book deals, better workflow and bigger advances!).”
Between having 20 years of experience in the publishing industry and a prominent blog that shares an array of publishing and writing tips, we’re inclined to agree.
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60. Kindlepreneur
Dave Chesson consistently offers high-quality content that helps authors make money selling Kindle books. His actionable tips range from how to choose character names to using a Facebook author page wisely to reviews of writing tools. But what sets this site apart from the rest is Dave’s knowledge about Kindle keywords and how to optimize your book on Amazon to sell more copies.
That’s because he’s the brains behind Publisher Rocket , which helps Kindle authors choose the right keywords (think: search engine optimization for Amazon).
61. Paperback Kingdom
So you’ve finally finished writing your fiction novel, and you couldn’t be more proud! Now, how are you going to get others to read and appreciate your crowned jewel? Pagan Malcolm can help with that. Not only will her copywriting packages help promote your work to potential readers, but she also offers author career coaching to those looking to break into their profession.
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62. Self Publishing Formula
Run by best-selling author Mark Dawson, this robust blog shares tips on writing, publishing, marketing and more. His blog features an array of topics including networking for indie authors, optimizing books for physical bookstores and more. Plus, check out the interviews with million-dollar selling indie authors on his podcast, or learn about craft, production and marketing through his blog courses.
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63. Well-Storied
Through workbooks, tutorials, a Facebook community group, a podcast and many other free resources, Kristen Kieffer helps writers turn the draft they’re hiding from into a completed masterpiece. Because she understands the struggle, her website is dedicated to guiding you through the pitfalls of writing so you can achieve your goals.
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⭐️ 64. Writer Beware
Sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., this website for writers was founded in 1998 and focuses on highlighting literary scams, schemes and pitfalls of the publishing world. It also provides advice on how writers all over the world can protect themselves in any market or genre. To find writing-related articles, blog posts, industry news items and a discussion forum, check out the Writer Beware Facebook group .
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65. Writer’s Relief
Writer’s Relief has been helping writers reach their publishing goals since 1994 by providing a submission service where creatives can submit their writing to literary journals, book publishers, agents and more. Sign up to receive free publishing tips and leads in your email, peruse the enriching blog, or become a subscriber to access classifieds section lists, contests, conferences and residencies.
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66. Self-Publishing School
Self-Publishing School is an online education company geared toward aspiring authors, and those that are already self-published. People save 100’s of hours in the process, save thousands of dollars on key investments for success, publish a book they’re proud of, and sell 1,000+ more copies in the first year. All while allowing you to maintain control of your book–and its royalties.
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67. Alessandra Torre Ink
Alessandra Torre is a New York Times bestselling author and teaches courses in writing and publishing. She also hosts an online community that provides a space for more than 14,000 novelists and aspiring writers to ask questions, share their works-in-progress and share helpful tips and articles. You can also visit her website to read blogs about publishing, marketing or to le arn new writing tips.
“Alessandra Torre Ink has been a wealth of information that I couldn’t have published without,” wrote one reader of The Write Life. “She knows her stuff and is very helpful. I recommend her to anyone considering a career in writing or publishing.”
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⭐️ 68. Ask A Book Editor
If you’re writing a book — or if you just have a question about writing one — this Facebook group formed by editors will give you access to knowledgeable answers to your writing questions from experts who know the writing process in and out. You can’t advertise your work in this group, but you and the 6,000 writers a part of this group can ask as many questions as you want.
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69. Chronicles
Are you a science fiction and fantasy writer? See if Chronicles is a good fit for you. It’s a community and forum where members gather to discuss favorite books, authors and common themes within the genre.
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70. Faith Writers
Faith Writers is the #1 website for Christian Writers. Those interested in spreading the gospel universally via the world’s largest database of Christian articles can set up shop on this platform. Once you get through the articles from more than 70,000 Christian writers, Faith Writers also offers a Christian writer critique circle, weekly writing challenges, and annual Christian writing contests.
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71. Fiction Writing
Fiction Writing helps writers with all things related to writing/publishing: outlining, writing, editing, query letters, formatting, artwork, blurbs, self-publishing and marketing. With nearly 125,000 members, there’s plenty of new writing to review and writers to provide feedback on yours. This robust group has regular threads for sharing social media accounts, poetry and more, too.
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⭐️ 72. Inner Circle Writers’ Group
New and established writers, how would you like to join the group ProWritingAid says is one of the best groups for writers on Facebook? Writers interested in the craft and practice of writing, plus everything in between, can join this group to meet encouraging members who’ll support your work and celebrate your progress. In addition to learning from blossoming and professional writers, you can also promote your work and/or services. According to the group, interaction levels are high, so be ready to participate in group conversations and activities.
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73. Insecure Writer’s Support Group
Some say artists are sensitive, and writers aren’t exempt. To curb the doubts and insecurities that always manage to creep up, join this encouraging community that aims to uplift writers at every stage of the game. The Insecure Writer’s Support Group came highly recommended, with one reader saying it’s “undoubtedly the best writer website. Everybody is so supportive, yet incisive in their feedback. It is a wonderful community.”
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74. Scribophile
Need a beta reader (or a few) and some thoughtful critiques on your latest piece? Scribophile has your back. An online writing workshop and writer’s community, writers of all skill levels join this platform to help each other improve their work through actionable feedback, sharing writing experience, not to mention a writing blog of tips and advice that’ll further help you sharpen your work. Plus, you can even learn how to write a query letter and win prize money through free writing contests.
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75. The Masters Review
The Masters Review is a platform for emerging writers. It doubles as an online and print publication, and since 2011, it has been celebrating new writers by sharing useful resources, in addition to a submission process for undistributed works.
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Writing & Editing
76. abbie emmons.
Abbie’s way of teaching writers how to make their stories matter is fun and engaging, as she often uses her own stories and projects as lessons to guide you in the right direction. By exploring mental health and sharing productivity, writing and blogging tips, Abbie hopes to help writers harness the power of psychology and storytelling to turn their ideas into masterpieces. Be sure to check out her YouTube channel for additional content about story structure, creating characters and more.
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77. Bang2Write
Lucy V. Hay has won the hearts of so many of you! It’s no wonder she made it to our list again this year. Bang2Write is all about script reading, submission, genre, pitching and characterization. You’ll find tons of advice on how to develop great stories and pitch your scripts, along with best practices for writing research.
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⭐️ 78. Copywrite Matters
According to this website for writers, all the best copywriting advice you need to help you write copy that attracts and converts lives right here. Besides a newsletter that shares free, daily copywriting tips, Belinda Weaver provides writing courses and a thorough blog that are sure to take your skills from good to amazing. Discover shortcuts so you can write faster and learn how to write engaging video scripts — then, see which four-letter word is crushing your potential.
One reader of The Write Life said this website is “packed to the brim with helpful writing advice that is both progressive whilst paying respect to tried and tested methods.”
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79. C.S. Lakin’s Live Write Thrive
A lover of writing, teaching and helping writers, C.S Lakin uses her professional experience to do all three on her website, Live Write Thrive. By day, she’s a novelist, copyeditor and writing coach. At night, she saves one writer at a time by sharing the secrets to proper scene structure, character development, editing and crafting a fantastic story. She also runs several reputable courses for writers, novelists and editors .
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80. DIY MFA
Higher education isn’t an option for everyone, so founder Gabriela Pereira and her team have made it possible for writers to access it without the hefty price tag. After all, DIY MFA says the typical MFA (Master of Fine Arts) just boils down to one simple formula: Writing + Reading + Community. You can definitely find that here. (Curious about the site’s corresponding course? Check out our DIY MFA 101 review .)
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81. Elizabeth Spann Craig
Elizabeth Spann Craig is a bestselling mystery author who uses articles, newsletter and guest blogs contributed by experts to teach writers how to turn an idea into a story — then, into a book. She also curates links on Twitter that are later shared on the free search engine, The Writer’s Knowledge Base, which can help you find the best writings on writing. Besides Twitterific writing links, this blog is also home to articles about genre, ad campaigns, creating believable characters and more.
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82. Helping Writers Become Authors
K.M. Weiland is a writer of historical and speculative fiction, an award-winning author and your new mentor. To answer all of your writing and publishing questions, her website provides writers a range of free resources: blog posts, instructional ebooks, vlogs and a podcast.
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83. Horror Tree
The Horror Tree was created with the horror writer in mind. From its humble beginnings as an outlet for speculative fiction authors to connect with horror anthologies and publishers, this online resource has since broadened to cover pieces on each step of the writing process, non-fiction, poetry, non-anthology work, and audio to boot!
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⭐️ 84. Jane Austen Writing Lessons
One of the best ways to learn to write well is to learn from the examples of great writers, says “longtime Janeite” Katherine Cowley. Her website is filled with blog posts about creative writing that use Jane Austen’s novels and other related stories to share what good writing looks and sounds like. Whether you’re interested in plot structure or character development to dialogue, each Jane Austen writing lesson focuses on one principle of writing at a time. Heads up: A new writing lesson is shared every Wednesday!
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⭐️ 85. Jerry Jenkins
Jerry Jenkins is a 21-time New York Times bestselling author with 40 years of experience in publishing and editing, but also as a novelist and nonfiction author — because of this laundry list of achievements, he’s confident he can put you on the track to writing success. With the guidance of Jerry’s blogs, writing tools and courses, you’ll quickly adopt the basic skills needed to create prose that entertains, touches hearts and has the potential to impact lives all over the world.
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86. Kathy Steinemann
Author Kathy Steinemann has an affinity for words, especially when they’re frightening, futuristic or funny. To help you keep your word bank interesting, she shares master lists of adjectives and offers tips for avoiding overused words and being more descriptive and original in your writing. Plus, she’ll tell you which writing habits upset editors.
According to a reader of The Write Life, “Kathy Steinemann always helps to find the elusive word that adds polish to a manuscript. … Kathy helps you to create a far more colorful compose of words to tell your story, she offers you an escapade to the boredom of a Lazarus’ story.”
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⭐️ 87. Kiingo Writing Tips
How do you create compelling cliffhangers? How are villains born? Wait, how does story structure work? These are just some of the writing techniques and story elements you’ll learn about on the Kiingo blog, which is hosted by Kiingo Writing University, the world’s premier writing and storytelling school for the stories of today and tomorrow. To access storytelling courses, writing techniques and resources to learn the tools behind the craft of engaging storytelling, support them on Patreon.
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⭐️ 88. Kingdom Pen
Are you a Christian writer who doesn’t want to write a story that’s “cliched and preachy”? This website for writers wants to help you craft authentic and beautiful stories that challenge Christians and non-Christians to rethink how they view the world. Learn how to be an unstoppable writer with tips to build a writing habit that doesn’t quit, plus peruse the blog catalog that covers topics like work building, plot, style, theme and poetry, just to name a few.
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89. One Stop for Writers
Two words: Thesaurus library. The art of writing stories is no walk in the park, but it might feel that way with the free resources found on One Stop for Writers. This in-depth website covers everything from organizing research to writing authentic characters to crushing your writer’s block. Try out the free trial for the subscription to see if a full access plan offers the support you need.
Browse the resources here
⭐️ 90. Perfect English Grammar
All writers need a firm grasp of grammar to tell stories that have clarity and precision. And with the many — and often confusing — rules that make up the English language, websites like this one should be a go-to for every writer who wants to speak and write more correct, beautiful English. Start with one of the many grammar explanations available that break down verb tenses, gerunds and infinitives and more. Then, test your knowledge with grammar exercises before you pen your next creation.
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91. Pitch Travel Write
Roy Stevenson is quite the travel aficionado. With over 1,000 published articles, this travel writing expert uses his site to gleefully share everything he knows about the industry: query letters and pitches that work, crafting content that sells, capturing compelling photography, and marketing yourself. To help you become a successful freelance travel writer, Stevenson offers workshops, coaching sessions, resource guides and instructive articles.
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92. ProWritingAid
If you’re looking for a tool that will do more than just catch typos, this is it. ProWritingAid’s manuscript editing software will help you self-edit faster without compromising accuracy. The built-in style guide and contextual thesaurus are sure to come in handy, too.
To give it a whirl, sign up with your email address and you’ll get to analyze 500 words of text for style, grammar, overused words, readability and more. Check out our ProWritingAid review .
Try the editing tool here
93. Quick and Dirty Tips
For many of us, Mignon Fogarty (AKA Grammar Girl) is the go-to when we need to take the mystery out of the complicated English language. Her network, Quick and Dirty Tips, houses Grammar Girl’s wisdom for all things “grammar, punctuation, usage and fun developments in the English language.” She has a podcast, too!
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⭐️ 94. Script Advice
London-based Yvonne Grace is a TV drama consultant who has 25 years of experience in script editing, storylining, script development and television drama production. When you visit her website, aspiring screenwriters will find a variety of content around TV writing: how to write a TV treatment, the secret to a compelling pilot script, the story structure to follow for TV drama series and so much more. According to the glowing testimonials on her site, you can’t go wrong with this expert’s advice.
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⭐️ 95. The History Quill
Have you ever read a historical fiction novel that failed to nail the details of the era it’s set in? The History Quill is the website for writers that will help you avoid this faux pas. Its mission is to provide you with what you need to write a successful and accurate story, including specialist historical fiction editing services, group coaching and a flurry of tips and resources. Here, you’ll find fun tips like how to give your characters a historical sense of humor, plus research techniques to create an authentic story.
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⭐ ️ 96. The Porte Port
Chris La Porte is a writer, storyteller and self-proclaimed geek whose website teaches writers how to write more immersive stories. His blog is dedicated to analyzing the storytelling techniques of the movies, books, games and shows that spark our imagination, such as “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” “The Office,” and stories by J. R. R. Tolkien. Through these lessons, you’ll learn how to tell your stories better.
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97. Where to Pitch
You might have a phenomenal pitch that got rejected because it just didn’t land in the right inbox. In that case, it really isn’t you; it’s them. The key is to pitch smarter. That’s where Susan Shain’s Where to Pitch comes in. This loaded writer resource will help you decide where to pitch your articles, based on a topic or publication. Her site also offers a free newsletter that offers monthly freelance writing tips and resources.
Try out the tool here
98. Word Wise Tips
Kathy Widenhouse is a freelance Christian writer, but you might know her as the “Nonprofit Copywriter.” Her blog is loaded with simple, clear writing tips and shortcuts to simplify any writing process and help you make the most of your time. Heeding the advice of this accomplished copywriter means writing blogs, newsletters, webpages, social media copy and other projects will never be easier.
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99. Writer Unboxed
Founded in 2006, Writer Unboxed is dedicated to publishing empowering, positive and provocative ideas about the craft and business of fiction. Kathleen Bolton and editorial director Therese Walsh host more than 50 contributors that share meaningful insight about writing. Plus, you won’t want to miss out on the buzzing comment section, where the conversation includes the input of community members.
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100. Writers Write
At Writers Write, where the motto is “Write to communicate”’ you’re welcomed into an all-encompassing writing resource for creative writers, business writers and bloggers. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of its vast archive of more than 1,200 informational and inspirational articles that provide solid advice, inspiration and writing assistance.
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Best story writing websites in 2022
What are the best storytelling websites? We’ve put together a selection of writing sites offering writing tips, help with plot and character, book publication and promo resources and more.
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Need writing resources? Here are some of the best story writing websites. We’ve updated these resources to include writing tips, story plotting resources, publishing and book promo help, and more.
Fiction writing websites – categories
Writing tips and insights from authors, community and writing critiques, help creating plot and structure, advice on creating characters, worldbuilding and creating story settings, writing tools for planning stories, creativity, inspiration and writing prompts, editing and evaluating your writing, insights from and help finding agents, story and book publishing help, help promoting your writing, writing genres and genre-specific insight.
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Let’s dive in and explore some of the best writing resources on the web. Use the links on the right (if on a desktop device) to go to the section that interests you:
The websites in this section aren’t so much story writing websites as resources offering a peek into authors’ writing process , inspiration sources and advice:
The Paris Review
The Paris Review’s ‘Art of Fiction’ series includes interviews with celebrated authors and editors.
Interviewed luminaries include Toni Morrison, Ernest Hemingway, Ray Bradbury and others. See, for example, Faulkner on why believing you can rewrite better is positive motivation for an artist.
The books section of NPR offers many interesting interviews, podcasts (with transcripts) and book picks.
The New York Times By the Book
The New York Times is an excellent website for writers generally due to the caliber of its writing. The ‘By the Book’ section of this writing website offers illuminating author interviews.
Read Ocean Vuong on bringing books to lunch dates , ‘just in case’. Although the NYT is paywalled, it’s one of the more worthwhile (and cheaper) sites to subscribe to.
Writers & Artists
UK writing platform Writers & Artists has many blog articles and interviews. Their ‘advice’ section is particularly helpful for writers.
See this article by author Michèle Roberts , Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. Roberts shares how to get over writer’s block.
The Writer Magazine
Founded in 1887, The Writer magazine offers many illuminating interviews with authors. Here, for example, author Emma Straub talks character development , writing routine, the writing process, and more.
Additional resources
Is there another website whose author interviews you love? Please share your favorites in the comments below. Read advice from eight Nobel-winning authors here .
Writing groups are a fantastic way to develop your story (as our Group Coaching writing course alumni attest). Here are places to get feedback on your writing:
We’ll toot our own horn here: Now Novel’s critique groups are home to first-timers and experienced writers alike. Members who earn our ‘top critiquer’ badge frequently and consistently give thoughtful, considered writing feedback. We’ve regularly featured in Reedsy’s list of top writing communities and other best-of roundups.
Read our article on how to give feedback that rocks here .
Develop Your Story With Support
Finishing writing is hard – get help and stay accountable to your goals.
The writing platform Medium is described as an open platform ‘where readers find dynamic thinking’.
You’ll often find interesting thought pieces, such as Katie Lawrence’s piece on writing a bestseller here , as well as readers’ engaging comments.
Absolute Write Water Cooler
Absolute Write is a free writing forum and community. Here, writers share tips on subjects from writing software to approaching agents and editors.
See the full list of writing forums , spanning basic writing questions, how to deal with having stories turned down for publication, and much more.
The /r/writing Subreddit
Reddit is the more verbal of all the social platforms, and thus a natural fit for writers. The /r/writing subreddit currently has over two million members, and there are daily discussions about writing tools and software, and weekly critique and self-promotion threads too.
Creating the plot and structure for a story is hard without a framework. The fiction writing websites below offer plot frameworks, ways to understand story structure, and tips for writing page-turning stories.
To get brainstorming stories right away, start with Now Novel’s browser-based story outlining tool , the Now Novel dashboard.
The Nashville Film Institute provides a useful breakdown of Dan Harmon’s ‘Story Circle’ plot structure template , which itself is derived from Joseph Campbell’s classic The Hero’s Journey story structure concept .
UC Berkeley teaching resources
UC Berkeley has a portal with resources for teachers that includes a wonderfully clear summary of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey . The resource includes deep dives into the hero’s journey in myth and film. Explore various ways this story pattern recurs in different media.
Screenwriting tricks for authors
Author and screenwriter Alexandra Sokoloff’s blog offers many tips on plot and story structure. See a plot structure series Sokoloff wrote for NaNoWriMo on three-act story structure, beginning with the inciting incident .
The Plot Whisperer
Author Martha Alderson offers plenty of advice on how to plot and structure stories on her Plot Whisperer blog.
See, for example, ‘ 15 tips to create a compelling plot for your story ‘.
Aerogramme Writers’ Studio
Although Aerogramme Writers’ Studio has been taking a hiatus since around 2020 from posting new content, there is still a trove of useful story plotting and structure info on this story writing website.
See teacher and author Kenn Adams’ breakdown of the ‘story spine’ , a simple, eight-step ‘fill-in-the-blank’ process to find the core focus of a story.
Plot generator
This plot generator tool churns out some pretty wild plot ideas (‘Bernadette is a killer fuelled by homophobia, who watches teachers and shaves them’.) You may find useful plot tidbits in the midst of the absurdity.
The Learning Network on the NYT
Another helpful part of the New York Times (apart from the author interview section linked above) is its learning network.
See for example 1000 writing prompts for students in this article. These could be interesting questions to ask your fictional characters, too.
The secrets of story structure by K.M. Weiland
Author K.M. Weiland’s blog has many helpful articles on story craft. Her fiction writing website includes multi-article guides such as ‘The Secrets of Story Structure’ here .
ChatGPT by OpenAI
This AI writing generator is a helpful tool for finding writing prompts, synonyms, creating permutations of lines and ideas, and more. See our article on 10 helpful uses of AI writing tools where we explore the tool’s uses and limitations.
Learning how to create characters in an ongoing process of writing, learning more about the psychology of goals, motivations, desires and conflicts, and reading great character studies. Read our best articles on creating characters , and find useful character creation resources below:
Writers Write
Writers Write, originally founded by Amanda Patterson, has many articles on character development. Read this blog post for 350 ideas for character traits .
Ian Irvine’s character how-to’s
Author Ian Irvine has a great selection of character-building advice here , which he has condensed from Writing for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias .
Random motive generator
Random generators are hit and miss, but this character motive generator can give you some ideas for the motive part of goal, motivation and conflict.
See more tips on creating clear goal, motivation and conflict for your characters in this extract from our monthly writing craft webinars with Now Novel coach and HarperCollins-published author, Romy Sommer:
This person does not exist
This AI-driven image creation tool composites a massive sample of images to create images of humans who do not (in theory) exist, generating characterful new people from visual data . Try refreshing the page a few times, then write a paragraph of description imagining who the person in front of you is.
Live Write Breathe
Author Janalyn Voigt offers plenty of writing advice on her blog, including this characte-building worksheet .
Worldbuilding is vital for creating believable settings that feel lived in and plausible. Read our best articles on creating settings and find worldbuilding resources for stories below:
Azgaar’s fantasy map generator
Countless fantasy novels begin with front pages showing fictional maps. Create your own with Azgaar’s fun, free browser-based fantasy map generator .
TED-Ed is the American media organization TED’s (of TED Talks – ‘ideas worth spreading’) platform for educational materials. Among the resources shared, you’ll find this rap from YouTube creator Flocabulary on why setting in stories matters .
TV Tropes offers many succinct wiki-style pages on film, TV and book tropes (motifs or devices that recur in popular culture and literature). See a post on the ‘standard fantasy setting’ that also links to TV Tropes’ page on urban fantasy.
The British national archives
If you are setting your story in England in a specific historical period, the national archives are a great resource for finding information. The collection spans 1000 years plus, including subjects such as the military, census records, famous wills, photographs of famous prisoners and more.
Writing a story set in another non-fictive country? Google for digital archives that may supply texture and detail for your setting.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America has many useful worldbuilding resources. See, for example, Patricia C. Wrede’s comprehensive list of fantasy worldbuilding questions .
Planning stories and creating outlines in advance is one way to ensure that you stay on track and don’t get stuck while drafting.
Read ways to use Now Novel’s story outlining tools and find more tools for planning stories below:
Several Now Novel members have mentioned that they use this well-known desktop-based writing software in tandem with Now Novel’s own online story brainstorming tools, as each compliments the others set of features. Read more about Scrivener’s features .
Although exclusive to Apple devices, this is a popular writing app that includes features such as word count tracking, as well as folders where you can organize writing project snippets by material integrated into your manuscript, material in review and process work or scrapped ideas.
Milanote is note creation tool pitched to story-boarders working in film, advertising and novel-writing as well . Like Evernote, it has a web clipper for saving snippets of articles you read to notes.
One stop for writers – timelines
In addition to offering helpful writing advice on their blog at Writers Helping Writers , Angela Ackerman and co provide a story tool with a timeline-creation tool that you may find useful if the sequence of events in your story is important.
Trello is a flexible browser-based project-management tool with a board-based interface (similar to Milanote) that you can use to organize scene summaries (much like our own Scene Builder, which is more story-oriented). Here’s an article from Trello’s blog on ways to use it to organize your story or story research.
How do you find a story idea ? The resources below include writing prompts, resources for finding story inspiration and more:
The Write Practice blog
The Write Practice has many helpful articles for writers on their blog, including this selection of writing prompts .
The Marginalian
The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) is Maria Popova’s fantastic blog about writers, inspiration, creativity and more. See for example how she unpacks complex ideas about inspiration from Ursula K. Le Guin .
Positive Writer
Bryan Hutchinson offers helpful personal accounts relating to writing and inspiration, such as how creative journaling helped his writing process .
Advice to Writers
Jon Winokur’s writing website offers ‘writerly wisdom of the ages’ in daily quotes, such as this one:
I’ve tried to figure out what good writing is. I know it when I read it in other people’s work or my own. The closest I’ve come is that there’s a rhythm to the writing, in the sentence and the paragraph. When the rhythm’s off, it’s hard to read the thing. Sebastian Junger, quoted by Jon Winokur.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Myths, legends and fables have always been fantastic sources of inspiration for new stories. Encyclopedia Mythica is a helpful wiki all about mythology and famous mythic figures.
Reedsy Plot Generator
Reedsy has a fun tool for generating plot ideas by genre that may help you find initial inspiration for something you can alter and make your own further.
Nonsense Generator
This is another idea generator tool that churns out absurd sentences. More silly than serious, you might find an image that strikes you all the same. Example generated: ‘Two-finger John set a treehouse on fire’.
Bookfox (formerly The John Fox) has many articles with writing prompts and inspiration. Here’s a list of how 50 authors prepare to write and get inspired.
Resources for editing stories will be more important to you perhaps if you are nearer the end of your manuscript. Find out about Now Novel’s editing services here and keep reading for helpful editing tools and resources:
Chicago Manual of Style’s shop talk blog
The Chicago Manual of Style is a trusted style and editing manual. Their ‘shop talk’ blog has helpful tips on grammar, style and punctuation. Also find articles such as this on using Word vs Docs to edit your manuscript.
ProWritingAid
ProWritingAid is ‘an AI-powered writing assistant’ that checks writing for style and grammar issues. See their article on why they’re a good choice of editing plugin to use with Now Novel .
Hemingway App
Hemingway is a simple, browser-based editing tool for checking paragraphs for issues such as sentence structure, reading level, and grammar.
Grammarly is another style and spelling checker that is widely used.
Oxford grammar practice resources
Practice your grammar online with these basic, intermediate and advanced lessons from Oxford University Press.
Grammar Girl
Grammar Girl is a resource that’s part of Mignon Fogarty’s ‘Quick and Dirty Tips’ network. It’s a useful resource for brushing up on grammar. Read about the different types of nouns and their uses , for example.
Once you’ve finished writing a book and edited a draft so it is good enough to send off, where do you find help writing synopses or lists of agents open to submissions? Here are some helpful resources around representation and querying your manuscript:
Writer’s Market guides
Writer’s Market publishes useful annual guides on the publishing industry. You’ll find query letter templates as well as guides to getting agency representation packed with actionable advice.
The Query Shark
Janet Reid’s blog Query Shark provides excellent insight into the parts of query letters that work and pique interest.
Association of Authors’ Representatives
Many agents belong to associations such as the AAR. These agent listing platforms provide a useful way to search for agents interested in your genre and whether they are open to unsolicited submissions or require referrals.
Querytracker
This platform provides a useful list of agents as well as individual agent profiles where querying authors comment their experiences and whether or not they received full or partial manuscript requests. It’s helpful to determine which agents are active and which tend to be more responsive to queries in a specific niche.
Agent and publishing coach Rachelle Gardner
Agent and publishing coach Rachelle Gardner offers plenty of useful advice on writing and publishing, such as this article on whether or not you should write to market .
Curtis Brown Creative’s blog
Curtis Brown Creative, a London-based literary agency established in 2011, offers plenty of advice from agents and agent-represented authors on their blog. Founder and director Anna Davis offers some excellent advice on preparing to submit to agents .
Guide to literary agents
Writer’s Digest’s ‘Guide to Literary Agents’ blog section touches on querying, the importance of perseverance in getting published, and more.
NY Book Editors
NY Book Editors have an excellent blog – the linked article on writing query letters gives plenty of good tips as well as helpful examples of strong openings and more.
Poets & Writers agent database
Poets & Writers magazine has a helpful database of literary agents where you can find agents’ contact details, the genres they’re interested in representing, and further details such as their respective agencies’ websites.
Nathan Bransford’s blog
Nathan Bransford, an author and former agent at Curtis Brown, writes a blog where he offers tips such as how to write a query letter .
Evil Editor
Evil Editor breaks down synopses and explains pitfalls writers should avoid.
Publishing is a vast subject area, from choosing between indie and traditional publishing to understanding market, Kindle store categories, what the publishing process is like, and more.
Watch a video extract from our monthly webinars below where Romy Sommer explores paths to publishing. Then keep reading for useful publishing websites:
Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly is a great resource for all things publishing-related, including weekly information on recent book deals that will help you abreast of what’s happening in publishing.
Writer Beware (the SFWA)
Writer Beware , a subcommunity of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, offers a great resource on dubious publishing tactics and would-be agents and other pitfalls to keep aware of.
Publishers Marketplace
Publishers Marketplace is another useful publishing resource (particularly for US-based writers), including information on agents, their commission rates, recent book deals and more.
Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman’s blog focuses on the publishing industry and helping authors navigate processes such as starting out as an unpublished author. See her beginner’s guide to getting published .
The Creative Penn
Joanna Penn’s blog includes podcasts and interviews with specialists in a range of niches, including book publishing and promo. See for example this podcast interview on going wide with publishing consultant Mark Leslie Lefebvre.
Publishing Perspectives
This publishing portal offers news on recent writing prize winners, news round-ups about events in the book industry, and more.
Hawes Publications
This useful internet resource keeps an updated list of brief plot summaries (loglines) describing popular releases, a two-sentence plot summary or blurb . Reading over succinct summaries could help you tighten your own elevator pitch or logline.
Writing Cooperative
Writing Cooperative is home to many useful resources for writers, such as this list by Austin Hackney of 128 publications that pay for short stories.
BookBub’s blog often features helpful articles on publishing matters, such as this article ‘ 50+ Publishing Resources You Should Know About ‘ by Diana Urban.
Reedsy offers a comprehensive directory of publishers that have been vetted, including data such as location, size, what genres they publish, and whether or not they are indie and open to submissions.
Kindle Publishing Guidelines
If you’re planning to indie publish a book on Kindle, Kindle Direct Publishing has a handy knowledge base with information on everything from cover image guidelines to enhanced typesetting tips.
Book marketing is something many authors find challenging. Reading the right resources and putting time into promoting your work (or rather, building relationships with future readers) is key to selling. Find useful resources for book promo below:
Penguin UK’s blog
Penguin’s blog has many articles offering succinct tips, such as this post on ways to promote your book (including video on what a book publicist does).
NetGalley is a book promo platform devoted to helping build your ‘street team’ – readers who may receive advance copies in exchange for honest reviews.
Smith Publicity
Smith Publicity is a book publicity agency that offers helpful guides to doing book promo. See these 110 tips for marketing your book.
Whitefox, a company offering publishing consultancy and other services relating to publishing and distribution, offers helpful tips on book promo on their blog. See this round-up, where nine book industry insiders give advice for creating pre-publication buzz.
Scribe Media
Scribe Media offer, among other services, book launch preparation and assistance getting media exposure. Read their helpful post on thirteen ways to get more exposure for your book .
Dave Chesson at Kindlepreneur
Dave Chesson provides useful introductions to book promo (pertaining to selling via Amazon’s Kindle store), such as this guide to choosing the right categories for giving your books maximum visibility.
The Book Designer
The Book Designer, in the same stable as Self Publishing School, has several helpful articles related to book promo, such as this one on how to get reviews for indie-published books .
Self-Publishing School
Self-Publishing School offers various tips on book publishing and promo, and this is a helpful round-up of free and paid sites where you can promote your latest publication .
There are many internet resources that provide insight and help specific to different writing genres. Find resources for romance, fantasy, mystery, crime, sci-fi, historical and more below:
Writing romance
Find our best romance articles here and extra romance writing websites below:
Write for Harlequin
Harlequin has long been a big name in romance publishing. On the ‘Write for Harlequin’ blog, the publisher frequently shares editors’ wish lists such as this summary of stories sought in the historical romance subgenre .
The Mills & Boon blog
Mills & Boon is another big name in romance publishing, and their blog features many interesting romance subgenre and trope discussions, such as authors on why they love writing the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope .
Diana Gabaldon’s blog
Diana Gabaldon, author of the successful romantic historical Outlander series, has an active blog where she shares interviews from the archives, news and more. Here’s an interview where Gabaldon speaks on writing an honest romance book that will ring true regardless of setting, time period, and how much (or little) autobiography it contains.
She Reads Romance Books
Review communities dedicated to specific genres are a great way to delve into the minds of readers in your target market and see what makes readers love the books they do. This romance-focused site offers round ups of the best romance books over the years and more.
Nicholas Sparks’ blog
Some of the tips on romance author Nicholas Sparks’ blog may read a little pat, but in the ‘advice to writers’ section of the author’s website there is this good advice:
Over time, quality work will lead to an audience for your work. In the end, readers always choose. Nicholas Sparks, author’s website.
Romance Writers of Australia
This Australian romance writers’ organization offers a fun ‘three things I learned writing …’ series where romance authors discuss three things they learned while writing their published books. It’s full of motivating lessons from romance writing such as ‘anything is fixable’.
Romance Writers of America
The RWA likewise has an archive of helpful articles on romance writing . Articles range from industry news to tips for building your newsletter.
Writing fantasy
Read all our most popular fantasy-writing articles here , and more on the genre below:
The SWFA’s blog
This has been mentioned already above in a different context, but in addition to its excellent guides and resources, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America also offers articles by guest contributors on topics such as walking the line between good style and too much fantasy jargon and slang .
Ursula K. Le Guin archives
The ‘about writing’ archives on Ursula K. Le Guin’s website are a great selection of the late fantasy and science fiction author’s musings on fantasy-related and more general writing topics. Here’s a good open letter on plausibility in fantasy with interesting discussion of the way Tolkien uses settings.
Neil Gaiman’s blog
Author Neil Gaiman’s career has spanned an eclectic range of genres and formats, from dark fantasy to sci fi, graphic novels and screenplays. The author’s blog is full of interesting insights into fantasy, such as an appreciation post for Sir Terry Pratchett or this essay on where Gaiman gets his ideas .
The Speculative Literature Foundation
The Speculative Literature Foundation is ‘a global nonprofit dedicating to promoting literary quality in speculative fiction’. Resources the organization offers include lists of grants for fantasy and sci-fi writers as well as interviews with speculative fiction writers and deep dives into writing matters .
Fantasy author Brent Weeks
The fantasy author Brent Weeks offers plenty of excellent advice on fantasy worldbuilding , magic systems, writing fight scenes and more on his personal blog.
Writing science fiction
Another complex speculative genre, science fiction has many fantastic writing organizations and story writing websites dedicated to the genre:
Neal Stephenson’s writing advice
Although not a separate story writing website, speculative fiction titan Neal Stephenson’s writing advice on the TED-Ed blog is simple and golden.
Galaxy science fiction magazine archives
Galaxy was a science fiction magazine published from 1950 to 1980 and is thus an interesting time capsule for SF writers. You can read stories by Ray Bradbury in its pages (including his story ‘The Fireman’ which later became his cult novel, Fahrenheit 451 ).
Philip K. Dick on androids and humans
One of the most influential sci-fi authors of all time gave a speech titled ‘The Android and the Human’ at the Vancouver Science Fiction Convention in 1972, available to read here .
Asimov Online
Isaac Asimov, one of the so-called ‘big three’ science fiction authors, is the subject of this internet archive of sci-fi resources , essays and more.
Arthur C. Clarke at 100
On the centenary of Arthur C. Clarke’s birth, Adam Roberts reflects on this ‘big three’ sci-fi author’s legacy and works such as Rendezvous with Rama (1973) and 2001: A Space Odyssey for The Guardian .
Tor, a speculative fiction publishing company, runs a blog featuring interesting science fiction reads such as this article by author Adam Oyebanji on how science ‘nudges fiction towards new frontiers’.
Locus Magazine
Billed as ‘the magazine of the science fiction and fantasy field’, Locus’ fiction writing website has speculative fiction publishing news, reviews, interviews, lists of sci-fi and fantasy conventions, and more.
Writing crime and mystery
The crime and mystery fiction writing websites below include writing organizations, useful crime-writing and mystery resources, and more:
Mystery Writers of America
The Mystery Writers of America writing organization describes itself as ‘the premier organization for mystery and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime fiction’. See their list of vetted publishers of crime and mystery .
The Crime Writers’ Association
Another crime-writing organization based in the UK, member benefits include co-promotion of new crime novel releases, monthly crime fiction -devoted newsletters, and more.
International Thriller Writers
The International Thriller Writers organization like the CWA has a debut authors program , whereby you get extra help with launching and promoting your debut in return for membership.
Agatha Christie archives
This website devoted to the seminal mystery author’s life and work includes interesting information such as this article on how Christie wrote , along with bibliographies, reading lists and more.
Louise Penny’s author site
Mystery author Louise Penny offers tips and encouragement for getting published on her personal author site.
Crime Reads
A crime and mystery-writing website, Crime Reads offers blogs on mystery topics such as the ‘fine art’ of writing riveting plot twists .
Sisters in Crime
Founded in 1986 to advocate for women crime writers, Sisters in Crime offers writing webinars, resources for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Jungle Red Writers
This blog helmed by seven women who write crime has many interesting reads, such as Hannah Mary Mckinnon’s article on embracing research .
Elizabeth Spann Craig
Cozy mystery author Elizabeth Spann Craig blogs about writing mysteries and also has an well-curated writing guide roundup she shares via Twitter called ‘Twitterific Writing Links’.
Criminal Minds blog
The premise of this story writing website is simple: ‘Each week, we respond to provocative questions about crime fiction, writing, publishing and life.’ Read crime and mystery Q&As .
Crime by the Book blog
Crime by the Book is ‘the result of one girl’s ongoing exploration of crime fiction from around the world’. You’ll find crime book reviews, recommended reading lists and more on this portal dedicated to the crime genre.
Crime Fiction Lover
This crime-focused writing site offers crime novel reviews, author spotlights and interviews, a virtual book club and more.
Author Bryn Donovan’s blog
Author Bryn Donovan offers helpful tips for mystery and crime writers, such as this list of 25 case-solving clues you could use in a story.
The unsolved mysteries subreddit
Reddit is full of interesting topic threads with deep dives and articles shares. A good subreddit or community for mystery authors is the Unsolved Mysteries subreddit .
Here, members discuss unsolved cases and their theories about what happened. [Note that stories may share disturbing elements relating to unsolved police cases].
Writing children’s and YA fiction
Writing for younger readers entails writing to specific reading age norms, knowing what is age-appropriate and more. Find useful writing websites for YA and kids’ lit below:
The Atlantic
The Atlantic is not dedicated to YA and kids’ lit, but has a helpful article here where YA authors share their best tips on writing for and about teens.
The YA Bookshelf
The YA Bookshelf is a useful website for YA book reviews and resources. See their roundup of YA book blogs , for example.
Hannah Holt’s blog
Children’s writer Hannah Holt has an interesting deep dive into YA author stats (though published in 2017, it has all kinds of insights into YA author advances, average submissions until being published and more).
So You Want to Write
So You Want to Write has a comprehensive guide to writing YA by YA fantasy author Mackenzie Belcastro.
John Green Q&A
It’s great when authors give concise answers to complex questions. YA author John Green’s writing FAQs on his website answers interesting questions such as ‘how do you write about adolescents when you aren’t one?’
Vlogbrothers
Writing for younger readers necessitates using platforms younger readers love well and meaningfully. See John and Hank Green’s vlog on YouTube for ideas of how to create meaningful video content for your YA readers.
Sarah Webb’s children’s writing tips
Children’s author Sarah Webb shares great advice for writing for children on her author site.
Michael Morpugo’s teaching resources
Sir Michael Morpugo, one of the best-loved children’s authors and author of War Horse , shares inviting question and quiz resources for parents and educators to go with his books via the author’s website. An inspiring ed-tech format to use with your own children’s writing.
Interview with Maurice Sendak
The Guardian has many fantastic articles mixing essay with interview, such as this biting and fascinating conversation with Maurice Sendak , author and illustrator of the beloved Where the Wild Things Are . His statement ‘I refuse to lie to children’ is an interesting maxim for writing for younger, truth-seeking readers.
The Federation of Children’s Book Groups
This helpful resource for children’s book writers and readers includes interviews with authors, information on the Children’s Book Award, and more.
Writing historical fiction
Writing historical fiction naturally involves research due to stories being based on real events. Here are some of he best internet resources for researching and writing historical books, including museum archives with digital collections and universities’ subject specialist research guides.
British Pathé archives
British Pathé is a fascinating resource for historical footage and photo collections. See, for example, their outline of key events from WWII.
The National Archives (UK)
The National Archives is a vast archive spanning 1000 years of UK history. The searchable collections have many photo albums and articles, on everything from coronations to crime and punishment in specific eras.
The Smithsonian Institute
Across the Atlantic, the Smithsonian Institute offers vast archives of research materials to do with American history, from conservation biology to art history.
National Archives of Australia
Writing books set in Australia? The National Archives of Australia provides research guides for subjects such as first peoples and colonial history, foreign relations, military history and more.
USC Latin America resource guide
The University of Southern California offers a useful, organized guide to resources on Latin American history and archives from this region as well as the Caribbean. Google ‘.edu’ and the area you’re interested in and ‘resources’ to find similar librarian-developed research resources for historical fiction.
Yale’s European history library guide
Yale University has a fantastic library guide to historical research resources about Europe . Includes resources for general Western European history and medieval, early modern and modern Europe.
The Historical Novel Society
Founded in 1997, this organization is devoted to historical fiction and offers a quarterly magazine, information on historical fiction conferences, member directory and more.
A Writer of History by M.K. Tod
Historical fiction author and blogger M.K. Tod shares many interesting historical fiction discussions and interviews on her blog. For example, this deep dive on behind-the-scenes facts from WWII .
Africa is a Country
Africa is a Country (the title is ironic) is a fantastic resource for nuanced journalism and contemporary, left-leaning analysis of African culture and politics, reviews of books about African and diasporic issues, and more. A good research resource for studying African issues and debates.
English Historical Fiction Authors
This history writing blog began in 2011 and shares all kinds of interesting micro history accounts by historical writers from various periods of British history.
Queen Anne Boleyn blog
This site devoted to historical fiction and named after the famously executed second wife of Heny VIII has many interesting blog articles. See, for example, where history authors weighed in on casting decisions and the question of race and representation in adapting historical stories for film and TV.
Jane Austen’s World
This blog offers thought-provoking deep dives into Austen’s writing , the Regency period (such as social customs of the time) and more.
Further writing resources
Mcsweeney’s internet tendency.
A long-standing humor site that publishes biting satire and parody, such as ‘If people talked to other professionals the way they talk to teachers’ by Shannon Reed . A good regular read for aspiring humor writers.
Quora is often a very useful resource when you have a specific writing-related question you’d like to crowd-source answers for (for example, ‘ What is plot development? ‘).
Chuck Wendig’s Terrible Minds
Chuck Wendig’s Terrible Minds blog is full of interesting and profanity-laden articles about the writing process [not for the expletive-squeamish] and now features guest articles on topics such as ‘five things learned while writing a book’.
Writer’s Digest
Writer’s Digest is one of the longest-standing writing sites on the web, with WD having been founded long before the interne in 1920. They offer fiction and non-fiction writing resources, a very broad section on getting published and more.
National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo has a simple premise: Challenging writers to try produce a book draft in a month. Anyone who has written or attempted to write a book knows this is no time at all, but many authors use the write-a-thon as an exercise to see how much they can churn out of a manuscript within 30 days.
Writer Unboxed
This story writing website founded by Kathleen Bolton and current editorial director Therese Walsh offers an engaging blog and also published a writing manual , Author in Progress in partnership with Writer’s Digest. The manual is billed as ‘a no-holds-barred guide to what it really takes to get published’.
Literary Hub publishes a wide variety of material, but their ‘craft and criticism’ section is perhaps the most immediately useful. Read this article by author Vauhini Vara on how to keep a long project alive (with advice from writer and Emeritus Professor of English Tobias Wolff).
What are your favorite literary writing websites? Let us know in the comments below. Start writing a book with structured support and a caring community’s help.
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Some of your links need to fixed. One’s like Deborah Bruch’s Plot Analysis Worksheet leads to a “Forbidden” access page, and you have Reedsy leads to the previous option of Nonsense Generator. You have a shit ton of great links, some just need to be cleaned up a bit.
Thank you, JD. Will do – this one hasn’t had some attention in a while. Thank you for reading our blog.
i love writing stories guys
That’s great, Larric – keep writing them 🙂
Nice collection Jordan! I also have a blog where I share my writing tips for story/book writing.
Hi Pauline, thank you for sharing that. I had to remove your link to your site as there is a lot of advertising on-page and the content that I read had several confusing paragraphs and would benefit from editing. Readers could thus see the site as spammy (a reason we don’t run third-party ads on this blog). I would suggest looking at those aspects if you want your readership to grow.
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50 Websites That Pay You To Write Fiction (2022)
How many times have you found yourself with a polished piece of writing that you’d like to submit for publication, only to find it infuriatingly difficult to find the right market or outlet, especially writing sites that pay ? Once you’ve done the hard work of planning, researching, drafting, redrafting, and editing your fiction, you want to find it the perfect ‘home’, where it will reach your intended audience – and where you will get paid to write!
The trouble is, many listicles of websites that pay you to write fiction have become outdated since their publication. They can lead to dead-ends, links to since-closed submission pages, or even to writing websites that have since gone out of business. Even worse, they sometimes lead you to extortionate scams framed as “writing courses”, which offer you the privilege of paying money for the potential of being published.
That’s why we’ve compiled an up-to-date list of paying markets for 2021. We’ve checked each listing for legitimacy, and it’s constantly being updated. We’ve also deliberately avoided adding any soul-destroying “content mills”. At the end of this list, you’ll find a great opportunity to get paid to write fiction online . You can even earn $200 – without doing any of the writing (scroll down to see it now!).
Relay Publishing
Relay Publishing is a multi-genre fiction publishing company that’s been in business since 2013. They have a catalog of more than 1,000 books in English, German and French, with their focus on romance, young adult fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, and post-apocalyptic fiction.
There are so many advantages to ghostwriting for an agency like Relay, including a steady stream of long-term projects (no more juggling multiple clients!); in-house resources, outline writers, and editors to guide and support you; competitive pay; and the ability to earn money writing fiction online – from the comfort of your own home! There are a variety of exciting jobs available . Here’s what one freelancer had to say…
“It’s great that Relay has up-to-date manuals and instructions for so many stages of their process. I love that level of investment. It’s very good to be able to get feedback after a project. It’s great for a company to value freelancer input, and treat all those involved as bringing something valuable to the project.”
Get Paid to Write Contemporary and Literary Fiction
AGNI is a literary magazine run out of Boston University. They champion emerging authors, meaning you don’t need an extensive portfolio or social media presence behind you in order for your submission to be considered. In addition to short contemporary fiction, they also accept poetry and critical essays. Their submission period is between September and May every year, and if your piece is selected for publication, they pay $10 per printed page for fiction, and $20 per printed page for poetry. They also throw in a year’s subscription to the magazine, and several contributor copies of the issue!
- Apparition Lit
Apparition lit is a themed quarterly literary magazine that specialises in pieces with a speculative slant. They publish short stories, poetry, and artwork, and ask for your best “strange” and “misshapen” tales. Apparition is a semi-pro rate magazine, paying $0.03 per word, with a minimum payment of $30.00 dollars for short stories and a flat fee of $30 per poem.
- Black Warrior Review
The Graduate English Department at the University of Alabama produces Black Warrior Review twice a year, and they pay a one-year subscription and undisclosed “nominal lump sum fee” for risky and diverse fiction. The magazine particularly welcomes writers from diverse backgrounds, including women, LGBTQ+ identities, BIPOC, and disabled contributors.
- Boulevard
Boulevard is an award-winning publisher of literary fiction, including contemporary short stories, essays, and poetry. They have been operating since 1985, and are welcoming to new and previously unpublished writers. Their submission period is between October and May each year. Their minimum payment for prose is $100, and their maximum payment for prose is $300.
Carve is a good publication for writers who prefer traditional ‘literary’ stories – they don’t tend to publish genre fiction like romance, horror, crime, fantasy, or sci-fi. Editors typically respond with personalized feedback instead of form rejections, and they pay $100 per accepted story.
- Craft Literary
Craft Literary is an online writing community offering publication and feedback through their website. While successful submissions don’t appear to be paid, they do hold several writing competitions a year, including a First Chapters Contest, a Flash Fiction Contest, and a Short Fiction Prize. Their most recent Flash Fiction Contest, closed on October 31, 2021, offers a prize of £1,000 for stories of up to 1,000 words. (This does, however, come with a $20 reading fee).
- Fabula Argentea
Fabula Argentea invites writers to submit pieces of up to 8,000 words for their quarterly magazine. They publish in January, April, July, and October. Their submission guidelines have specific “likes” and “dislikes”, so be sure to have a thorough read through the expectations to ensure your story is a good fit. They pay $5 for pieces up to 1000 words, $10 for 1000-5000 words, and $15 for 5000-8000 words.
One Story publishes literary fiction between 3,000 and 8,000 words. They pay $500, and also provide 25 contributor copies in exchange for First Serial North American rights. They have a separate Teen imprint, “One Teen Story”, for writers between 13 and 19 years old. One Story’s current submission period is open between October 4 – November 14, 2021.
- Ploughshares
Ploughshares is an award-wining, paying literary journal that’s been publishing since 1971. They produce four quarterly issues a year, and their literary blog features new writing every day. Since 1989, they’ve been operating out of Emerson College, in Boston, and their current submission window is open between June 1, 2021 and January 15, 2022. You can submit to their journal, to Ploughshare Solo Stories, to their Look2Essay segment, or to their Emerging Writers Contest, for previously unpublished authors.
- The Iowa Review
The Iowa review has been publishing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for more than 50 years. Each issue is indexed in international online interdisciplinary databases like EBSCOhost, JSTOR, and ProQuest, making it easy for readers to find you. They pay $1.50 per line for poetry ($40 minimum) and $0.08 per word for prose, with a $100 minimum payment.
- The Missouri Review
The Missouri Review publishes quarterly, and they have an “open submission” policy, meaning that instead of holding specific reading periods, they welcome submissions all year-round. Each issue contains a mixture of poetry, short stories, and nonfiction, and they do not solicit specific writers or pieces. The website does not specify an amount, but “authors are paid per printed page.”
- The People’s Friend
The commissioning editors at The People’s Friend are up-front about the fact that they publish fiction espousing traditional, family-centric and marriage-positive values, and won’t accept work that doesn’t fit their distinctive style. They publish fiction, poetry, features, photography, and pocket novels. Their guidelines confirm that payment is upon acceptance.
- The Southern Review
The Southern Review’s current submission window is open: they are actively reading fiction between October 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022. Established at Louisiana State University in 1935, they publish fiction (up to 10,000 words), nonfiction, poetry, and translations, and pay $50 for the first printed page and $25 for each subsequent printed page with a maximum payment of $200, plus two copies of the issue in which the work appears, and a one-year subscription to the magazine. However, please note there is a $3 submission fee.
- Threepenny Review
The threepenny review is open for submissions January through April each year. They publish literary and contemporary fiction, and pay $400 per story or article, and $200 per poem or Table Talk piece.
Upstreet publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, including an author interview each article. Their reading period is from September 1 to March 1. Fiction and nonfiction pieces must be 5,000 words or less in length, and the magazine will not accept any piece with partisan political themes or topics. Payment, upon publication, ranges between $50 and $250.
Children’s Fiction and Flash Fiction
Zizzle Literary is an anthology book series with the aim of bringing children and parents together for a reading experience focusing on flash fiction. They pay a flat rate of US $100 for each accepted flash story, and a flat rate of US $250 for each accepted short story. Their separate annual flash competition has a first prize of $1,000, a second prize of $500, and an award of $150 each for the top three finalists.
- SmokeLong Quarterly
SmokeLong Quarterly pays $50 per published piece of flash narrative, and also offers editorial feedback in the form of general submission feedback, senior editor feedback, and an asynchronous 7-week course entitled The SmokeLong Quarterly Flash Workshop Online.
- Vestal Review
The Vestal Review is the longest-running online publisher of flash fiction (up to 500 words), and they are currently open for submissions: their reading period is from August 1 to November 30, 2021. Their first 2022 reading period will be from February 1 – May 31. They charge a $3 reading fee, and pay successful contributors $50 upon acceptance.
Make Money Writing Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, and Crime
- Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine
HHMM is one of the foremost publishers of short-form crime, suspense, and mystery fiction. They’ve been operating since 1956 and have won a plethora of awards in that time. Their rates are from $0.05 to 0.08 per word, “sometimes higher for established authors”.
Since it was established in 1930, Analog has published more than 60 Hugo and Nebula award-winning stories from the most prominent writers of speculative fiction in the world. The magazine itself has won more than 75 awards. They pay $0.08 to 0.10 per word for short science fiction (up to approximately 20,000 words), $0.06 per word for serials (40,000-80,000 words), $0.09 per word for fact articles, and $1 per line for poetry.
Apex magazine publishes original short science fiction of up to 7,500 words. Payment is up to $0.08 per word, with a minimum payment of $50. If Apex turns your story into a podcast, they will pay an additional $0.01 per word.
- Asimov’s Science Fiction
Founded in 1977, Asimov’s pays $0.08 to $0.10 per word for short stories of up to 7,500 words, and $0.08 for each word over 7,500. They don’t often accept stories shorter than 1,000 words or longer than 20,000 words, and don’t serialize novels. They also pay $1 per line for poetry, which they say should not exceed 40 lines in length.
- Black Static
Black Static is one of the most well-known publishers of short-form horror fiction. They are always open to submissions of up to 10,000 words. As part of TTA Press, they are a sister publication to Interzone, which publishes sci-fi, and Crime Zone, which publishes crime fiction, mystery, and suspense.
- Clarkesworld
Clarkesworld publishes speculative fiction of both science fiction and fantasy bent. They have been putting out monthly issues since October 2006 and pay $0.12 per word for SFF stories between 1,000-22,000 words in length – no exceptions. They specify that they don’t accept horror, but dark SFF is okay.
Crimewave is a sister publication to Black Static and Interzone, all of which are subsidiaries of TTA Press. They buy crime fiction of up to 10,000 words in length.
- Daily Science Fiction
Daily Science Fiction publishes, well, every day! Despite the title, they also accept and champion fantasy stories. Submissions should not exceed 1,500 words in length, and they pay $0.08 per word.
- Dread Imaginings
Dread Imaginings is a new online fiction magazine. Their editor wants stories of up to 4,000 words “that present your protagonist’s encounter with the horrific, disturbing, uncanny, weird, macabre, and/or grotesque.” Original monsters and concepts (rather than the familiar and well-trodden paths of vampires, werewolves, and ghosts) will likely be an easier sell than tropes already-established. The magazine pays $0.01 per word.
Throughout September and October 2021, Escape Pod is only accepting themed submissions that have to do with “Joy.” After that, they are returning to their general submissions schedule, which reopens November 1, 2021. Their primary format is audio, and they prefer stories of high clarity and tight-pacing to suit this format. They pay $0.08 per word for original science fiction.
- Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine was established in 1941, and since then has published some of the most innovative voices in crime fiction. They accept stories between 2,500 and 12,000 words, but in the past have published stories as short as 250 words, and short novels as long as 20,000 words. However, stories outside of the average length are less likely to get accepted. They pay $0.05 to -$0.08 per word.
- Fantasy & Science Fiction
Fantasy & Science Fiction publishes a wide range of speculative stories up to 25,000 words in length. They pay $0.08 to $0.12 per word upon acceptance. Founded in 1949, the magazine has published illustrious stories such as Stephen King’s Dark Tower , Daniel Keyes’s Flowers for Algernon , and Walter M. Miller’s A Canticle for Leibowitz .
- Fireside Magazine
Fireside operates on a guest editor model, and is open to submissions roughly once every three months. They accept stories of up to 3,000 words in length. Their guidelines state, “Our budget allows us to pay for up to 7,000 words per monthly issue of Fireside Magazine, which means we are always going to buy more shorter fiction than longer stories.” They pay $0.125 per word for accepted stories.
- Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus, named for what was “almost the largest carnivorous dinosaur”, publishes one mid-length speculative or SFF story a month. The rule of thumb is, longer than a short story, but shorter than a novel. Most acceptances range between 5,000 and 25,000 words. They pay $100 per story upon acceptance.
- Interzone
Founded in 1989, Interzone is the sci-fi wing of TTA Press, which also houses Crimewave and Black Static. They publish stories of up to 10,000 words that fall under the speculative or SFF umbrella.
Nightmare publishes horror fiction and dark fantasy. They also publish horror-themed flash fiction, CNF, and poetry. While multiple submissions per category are not allowed, their submissions engine allows you to make one submission in every open category. They welcome stories of between 1,500 and 7,500 words, and stories of 5,000 words or less are preferred.
Founded in 2008, PodCastle is a weekly fantasy-themed podcast that produces audio performances of fantasy short fiction, including plenty of different subgenres of fantasy, such as magical realism, urban fantasy, slipstream, high fantasy, and dark fantasy. They open again for submissions on November 1, 2021, and generally accept stories of up to 6,000 words. You are able to submit one original story and one reprint at any one time. They pay $0.08 per word for original fiction, a $100 flat rate for reprints more than 1,500 words, and a $20 flat rate for flash fiction reprints (stories that are less than 1,500 words in length).
Pseudopod champions genre fiction, primarily horror, in an audio format. Their guidelines say, “We’re looking for horror: dark, weird fiction. We run the spectrum from grim realism or crime drama, to magic-realism, to blatantly supernatural dark fantasy… what matters most is that the stories are compelling.” They are a sister to PodCastle and pay the same rates as listed above. They have a schedule available online detailing their reading periods and auditions for narrators.
- PULP Literature
PULP Literature embraces genre fiction in all its forms, including crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense. This quarterly book-length magazine (produced in print and digital editions) features short stories, novellas, novel and graphic novel excerpts, and graphic shorts. They accept stories of up to 20,000 words, though stories less than 5000 words have a better chance of being accepted. They pay $0.05 to $0.08 per word for short stories (to 7000 words) with adjusted pay scales for longer works.
The editors are currently reading for Reckoning Issue 6, the deadline for which was September 22, 2021. They publish creative writing and art about environmental justice up to 20,000 words and pay $0.08 a word.
- Strange Horizons
Strange Horizons will be open to submissions the entire month of November 2021. They want speculative fiction of up to 10,000 words, but generally prefer pieces that come in at less than 5,000 words. They pay $0.10 a word, with a minimum payment of $60. Their guidelines include a “stories we see too often” page, to give you an idea of what they are and are not looking for.
Terraform pays $0.20 a word for pieces of science fiction, or what they call “near future” fiction, that are 2,000 words or less in length.
- Weird Tales
Established in 1923, Weird Tales buys “prophetic tales of dark fantasy, cosmic horror, supernatural revenge, and the sorcery of terror.” After a several-years-long hiatus, it returned in 2019.
Write Romance and Erotica & Get Paid
- Bella Books
Bella Books publishes novel-length fiction celebrating women and diverse communities. They are interested in romance, mystery, thriller, paranormal, erotic, and LGBTQ+ stories. Their guidelines detail what your submission package should include.
- Black Velvet Seductions
Black Velvet Seductions acquires book-length romance and erotica, including the subgenres of contemporary, historical, thriller, supernatural, fantasy, and more.
- Deep Desires Press
Founded in 2016, Deep Desires Press is currently looking to acquire romantic and erotic manuscripts. The founders say that, ““At the core of our company, we have two primary objectives. The first is to provide a superior erotic reading experience. The second is to create a community of happy and successful authors, and this includes recognizing and celebrating an author’s success outside of their work with Deep Desires Press.”
- East of the Web
East of the Web publishes a wide range of short stories across many different genres, including romance (crime, sci-fi, fantasy, and children’s stories are also welcome). They state that romance stories here should include a thriller or mystery element, and previously published stories will be considered. They pay $0.05 per word.
- Heroes and Heartbreakers
Heroes and Heartbreakers is an imprint of Macmillan, specializing in short stories and novellas in the romance genre. They pay a $1,000 advance against 25% royalties.
Mslexia is a feminist and pleasure positive publication and there are 17 ways to submit your writing to them. The deadline for submission slots for Issue 93 is January 10, 2022. They also run writing competitions and have plenty of resources for writers. Pay varies.
- Shades of Romance
This quarterly print and digital magazine emphasizes diversity, including stories by and about people of color. It publishes short romance stories as well as tips and tricks about writing and motivational or inspirational nonfiction. Any genre of romance is acceptable, though erotica is not. They ask that writers query before submitting, and they pay flat fee of $25.
- Totally Bound Publishing
Totally Bound Publishing is currently accepting Romantica, Erotic Romance and Sweet Romance manuscripts between 10,000 and 100,000 words – please see their website for a long list of acceptable subgenres. They have a series of themed calls for submissions currently running, as well as their year-round open reading window. Pay varies.
The Best Paid Opportunity To Write Fiction In 2021…
As you can see, there are many ways to write at home , and in doing so, make money writing. Writing for money is a challenging but rewarding career path, and one of the best ways to make money writing online is to work for an agency like Relay. Instead of relying on Wattpad paid stories, or trawling through the hundreds of sites that pay you to write in order to find the right one, why not earn money writing online with one of the best paid and most consistent fiction writing jobs there is? Many ghostwriters for Relay , like Paula Hawkins, have gone on to have illustrious careers publishing under their own name. Best of all, Relay even offers a $200 finder’s fee for sending suitable applicants their way!
Harry Wallett is the Founder and Managing Director of Relay Publishing. Combining his entrepreneurial background with a love of great stories, Harry founded Relay in 2013 as a fresh way to create books and for writers to earn a living from their work. Since then, Relay has sold 3+ million copies and worked with 100s of writers on bestselling titles such as Defending Innocence , The Alveria Dragon Akademy Series and Rancher’s Family Christmas .
Harry oversees the creative direction of the company, and works to develop a supportive collaborative environment for the Relay team to thrive within in order to fulfill our mission to create unputdownable books.
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The 28 Best Writing Websites of 2020
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Updated in Feburary 2020 to reflect the best writing websites currently online.
Every writer needs a toolbox.
A writer's toolbox is filled with gadgets and gizmos that help a writer craft a story when he or she cannot do it alone. There are literal writers' toolboxes filled with assorted caffeinated beverages, napkins with plot outlines scribbled on them, and USB devices with novels backed up on them, and then there are metaphorical writers' toolboxes packed with character tics, favorite quotes, and—you guessed it—writing websites!
Writing websites are excellent resources to stash away in your toolbox (or browser bookmarks) to whip out in times of absolute distress (e.g., an existential crisis), piled-up excuses (i.e., writer's block), or uncertainty about the stages of writing (e.g., the publishing process ).
Scribendi's got a writer's toolbox fully stocked for you right here! Even better, these writing websites are categorized so you can find just what you're looking for at just the right moment. With everything from creative writing advice to publishing guidelines (and everything in between!), this list of the best websites for writers will be perfect for you to stow away in your bookmarks for when you need a helping hand.
Creative Writing Advice
These writing blogs give concrete advice for implementing literary techniques in your writing to help your work reach its full potential.
1. NaNoWriMo
The National Novel Writing Month blog provides inspirational posts year round for when you're stuck with writer's block, and offers guidelines on everything from the publishing process to finding feedback.
2. Write It Sideways
The articles for writers that can be found on Write It Sideways outline real-life advice (like writing grants, author branding, and gift buying) as well as writing tips and tricks, like spotting dialogue mistakes and learning how to build tension in your writing.
3. Helping Writers Become Authors
K.M. Weiland, the writer behind Helping Writers Become Authors, is an award-winning author who shares creative writing advice on story structure, character arcs, common writing mistakes, and much more!
4. Warrior Writers
Warrior Writers is run by the best-selling author Kristen Lamb, who guides writers using comprehensive and detailed posts that have a humorous and easy-to-read tone.
5. The Write Practice
Looking for articles and advice on creative writing? Consider checking out The Write Practice, which offers writing free (as well as paid) courses, and even holds writing contests for aspiring authors.
Writer's Lifestyle
The following resources are great for writers who have some extra time, or need to take a quick, productive break.
6. Write to Done
Write to Done clearly outlines useful topics for writers, like treating imposter syndrome, recovering from destructive criticism, and finding a pen name.
7. Brain Pickings
Maria Popova's writings on culture, books, and other eclectic subjects are always extremely interesting reading material for any writer with some spare time.
8. Daily Writing Tips
With a blend of fun and fun damental writing topics, this writing website provides the tips you need to succeed.
9. Well-Storied.
Run by Kristen Kieffer, this writing website offers more than just blog articles; it links authors with writing communities on social media, provides tutorials on Scrivener (a word-processing software designed for authors), and offers free courses on a variety of subjects.
10. Writers in the Storm
This blog, written by a group of authors who specialize in different genres, is meant to inspire writers and help them to hone their craft. If you are struggling with the storms that rage internally (e.g., self-doubt) and externally (e.g., the publishing industry), this site will be a haven for you.
Marketing/Blogging
These blogs help writers market their books and create blogging personas to engage an audience more effectively.
11. The Write Life
This writing website offers solid ideas for blogging, including working from home, pitching ideas, guest posting, and much more.
12. Goins, Writer
National best-selling author Jeff Goins shares real-life experiences and reflections on building an audience, shortcuts to success, and engaging a community in the age of Internet fame.
13. The Book Designer
As stated in its tagline, The Book Designer gives "practical advice to help build better books," which includes writing creative disclaimers, choosing the right platforms, and using social media efficiently.
14. Angela Booth
Angela Booth, a copywriter, ghostwriter, author, marketer, and writing coach, writes ample posts to help authors improve book sales and ensure that a book will be a financial success.
15. Create If Writing
Need marketing advice on promoting your writing without coming off as too pushy? Create If Writing "is all about authentic platform building" for writers seeking to sell their work. Kirsten Oliphant, the site creator, offers relatable advice in her blog articles and podcasts.
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16. Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman has more than 20 years of experience in the book publishing industry. She provides informative articles on both the writing process and the publishing process.
17. The Creative Penn
Run by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Joanna Penn, this site offers articles and other resources related to book writing, publishing, and marketing.
18. Writers Helping Writers ®
This one-stop shop for writing resources includes links to informative sites on publishing, marketing, and professional services for writers. You can also find information on protecting your writing from scammers and online plagiarists.
19. Publetariat
Publetariat gives practical information on networking, author websites, and the publishing process. It also shares links to big news stories in the world of publishing.
20. The Independent Publishing Magazine
The Independent Publishing Magazine hosts articles about many different parts of the publishing process, such as growing a following, avoiding authorship problems, and finding the right editor.
21. The Complete Self-Publishing Guide for Authors
Thinking about the self-publishing route? If so, this writing resource is invaluable! Kirkus's free Self-Publishing Guide for Authors, available as a PDF or in print, covers everything you need to know about a book's design, format, distribution, and more.
Writing Inspiration/Prompts
These sites are excellent for writers who are stuck in a rut and need some inspiration or concrete prompts to get them writing again.
22. Writing Prompts
Writing prompts are posted here daily, offering inspiration for writers in all genres. Some of the prompts focus on breaking through writer's block, while others focus on building characters or refining your dialogue-writing skills. If you're feeling as though you're in a writing rut, the site also posts inspirational quotes from famous authors.
23. Positive Writer
Positive Writer was created for writers with doubt—like the website's author, Bryan Hutchinson—to provide inspirational posts that help writers keep on writing.
24. Blots and Plots
The Blots and Plots blog instructs writers to stay in the habit of writing, targeting specific problems and demonstrating how it's possible to write a novel even with a full-time job.
25. Writer's Digest
This well-known and comprehensive site offers all manner of advice and resources for authors. Of particular interest are the site's many creative writing prompts. New prompts are published weekly, and writers post their results in the comments section.
26. Poets & Writers
Poets & Writers is a non-profit organization that fosters creative writers. On this site, you can learn about professional development, connect with other authors in your area, and find weekly writing prompts on poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction.
With Reedsy's list of over 250 writing prompts to get you started on your next creative project, this is one of the best websites for writers to find inspiration. It also offers a search filter to help you find prompts from your writing genre (e.g., romance, fantasy, mystery). If you'd like to contribute to the site and help other aspiring authors, there is an option to submit your own writing prompts, too.
28. Live Write Thrive
Run by C. S. Lakin, an accomplished novelist, copyeditor, and writing coach, Live Write Thrive provides a wealth of information from proficient guest bloggers with the intent to instruct, motivate, and encourage aspiring and veteran writers alike.
We hope these tools are just what you need to continue crafting masterful writing. With a list of writing websites designed to help writers with everything from brainstorming to proofreading to publishing, you'll be unstoppable!
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15 of the Best Online Writing Communities for Aspiring Authors
As enjoyable and fulfilling as writing can be, the truth is that it’s often a solitary endeavor. While we might romanticize the focused artist typing away while imaginary worlds and narratives swirl inside their minds — authors know the truth: writing can get lonely. And moreover, when you’re working on a one-person project, it can be hard to remain motivated and accountable. That’s where writing communities come in.
Writing communities are the perfect place to find answers to your writing questions and to discuss the ins and outs of the writing life with people who actually understand what you’re talking about.
So, if you are tired of listening only to the voices in your head, take a look at our list of top online writing communities. (And if you're hungry for more, check out our more exhaustive list of the very best writing websites !)
Top online writing communities
1. absolute write water cooler.
With over 68,000 members, this is a large and highly active community. Here you can find threads on every genre imaginable, as well as discussions about freelance writing , the publishing industry, pop culture, writing prompts and exercises, and much more.
Perfect for: writers who are looking for a large and active community.
2. AgentQuery Connect
While this forum will come in handy for any writer, it’s especially helpful for authors who have already completed their manuscript and are wondering what to do next. The site boasts a wealth of information on publishing topics such as querying agents, self-publishing tips, and book promotion advice.
Perfect for: writers who are looking to connect with agents and learn more about the publishing industry.
3. Camp NaNoWriMo
If you’ve ever wanted to go to a writer’s retreat but can’t afford it just yet, then this site might help scratch your itch. Holding online “camp sessions” in April and July, Camp NaNoWriMo offers a digital space to encourage and empower writers at any point of their career. Here you can work on drafts, revisions, short stories, or any other writing project that involves word-count goals.
Perfect for: writers who can’t wait until November to crack their writing goals .
4. Critique Circle
Feedback should be a vital part of any writer’s process, and this is exactly what Critique Circle offers. This members-only site allows authors to post stories in exchange for feedback on other people’s writing. You can also find storyboarding tools , writing prompts , workshops, name generators , games like hangman, and much more.
Perfect for: writers who want honest feedback on their writing.
5. Chronicles
As the world’s largest Science Fiction and Fantasy online community, Chronicles offers writers the opportunity to get together and discuss the latest books, news, and pop culture in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy world. This is an active community with thousands of threads that include genre-specific challenges, workshops, critiques, and even publishing and industry information.
Perfect for: writers interested in Science Fiction and Fantasy writing.
6. Facebook Groups
If social media is more your style, don't miss the chance to interact with your fellow writers by joining Facebook groups in your own niche. Look for groups with a strict "no self-promotion" rules so that it remains supportive and useful to your writing goals.
There are a lot of groups out there in a variety of topics that range from genre-specific writing tips to traditional and self-publishing industry news. Here are just a few of them:
The Street Team — Reedsy's own book marketing group for self-publishing authors. 10 Minute Novelists — a group for the time-crunched writer. Calls for Submissions — for writers looking for publication opportunities. Fiction Writers Global — a great resource for information about traditional and self-publishing. Writers Unite! — an active group with plenty of support and motivation for novice and experienced writers alike.
Perfect for: writers who prefer using social media.
7. Insecure Writer’s Support Group
Whether you are a debut or seasoned author, there’s no doubt that writing a book can be intimidating and rife with bouts of self-doubt. The Insecure Writer’s Support Group aims to help you overcome those insecurities by hosting a community of like-minded authors.
Perfect for: writers who have doubts about their writing and are in need of encouragement.
8. The Next Big Writer
This is an international forum where writers can receive feedback on their writing and support on every other part of the creative process from drafting to publishing and marketing. The critiques are often thorough and many come from published authors. Keep in mind that there is a monthly cost associated with the membership, but it might be worth it to be able to bend the ear of published authors.
Perfect for: writers seeking in-depth critiques from an international audience.
More than just a single writing community, Reddit has countless ‘subreddits’ where writers of all genres, interests, and levels of experience flock. While it may not offer workshops or tools, members can find niche threads that relate to their interests, critique other people’s work, and discover helpful sources of information.
There are so many different subreddits that you can get lost browsing them, but here are a few of the most popular ones:
r/writing — for general writing purposes. r/writingprompts — for user-submitted writing prompts. r/destructivereaders — beware, if you don’t like harsh criticism this may not be the best fit. But if you are willing to endure it, you will come out a better writer at the end. r/worldbuilding — user submitted fiction worlds. r/fantasywriters — for anybody interested in the fantasy genre. r/characterforge — the place to be for character building. r/writerchat — for those interested in talking with fellow writers. r/selfpublish — for anybody interested in self-publishing. r/logophilia — “the love of words and word games,” and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. r/freelanceWriters — for anybody interested in a career in freelance writing . r/books — because reading is just as important as writing if you want to be a successful author.
Perfect for: writers who want niche threads based on a particular interest or need.
10. Scribophile
One of the largest communities in the world, Scribophile offers workshops, tutorials, and critiques for authors in just about any genre imaginable. While it is free to join, only users who pay for a membership get access to all their features.
Perfect for: authors whowant to take part in writing workshops alongside writers of all experience levels.
11. She Writes
With over 30,000 members, this is the largest writing community exclusively for women. Here you can find articles on writing, editing, and marketing for every genre. There are forums tailored to specific needs, like travel writers, writing about trauma, NaNoWriMo, and many other topics.
Perfect for: women writers who want a place to connect and learn from fellow writers.
12. Talentville
If your passion lies in screenwriting, then you’ll want to book a one-way ticket to Talentville. Here you can get feedback on your writing and learn the skills necessary to perfect your screencraft. Plus, you can work on and build your network of contacts: the site is also a frequent stop for industry professionals (like agents, managers, and producers) on the lookout for new talent.
Perfect for: writers whoare interested in screenwriting and networking.
13. Underlined
A writing community by Penguin Random House. While any author can find helpful information on this website, it’s geared more towards younger writers. It has a well-designed platform, quizzes, genre-specific information, the latest news on book releases, Q&As with authors, and even some giveaways and excerpts as perks.
Perfect for: younger writers who are looking for genre-specific information and bookish perks.
14. Writers Helping Writers
This is a free-to-register community where you can find resources for writers, teachers, and editors alike. They offer a vast array of tools to perfect your craft, no matter your level. Their extensive creative library includes webinars, free writing and marketing tools, a thesaurus collection, story maps, idea generators, and more.
Perfect for: writers, editors, and teachers who are looking to build up their writing toolbox.
15. #WritingCommunity
Sometimes, all you need is a hashtag. And indeed, Twitter's own #WritingCommunity is one of the most robust writing collectives on the web. Ask a question, and it'll almost certainly get answered (without a lot of Twitter's trademark snark). The key here is to keep your questions concise, reply often to others, and don't go crazy with other hashtags. The community can tell if you're just thirsty for RTs. Perfect for: writers who are finally ready to use Twitter for good — and not just for procrastinating.
Do you belong to a writing community? Which one is your favorite one? Add yours in the comments below!
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27/11/2018 – 22:42
Very useful post. Thanks for this. I will be linking to it on my blog.
Dr Jack Edward Effron says:
18/02/2019 – 16:40
You left out taylz.com. It’s truly free. They are not going to give you a rubbish service to make you join their pay site because they have no pay site. Your story can be 8,000 words. They are not going to force you into flash fiction of 3,000 words. One critique out, one critique in: no mucking about with “karma” or critiquing 5+ stories to get one critique. The great new idea whose time has come! And it’s British, not American.
marieseltenrych says:
08/05/2019 – 12:28
Reedsy, thank God you are here! I want to ask a question to other authors or self publishers here: I have been approached by OmniScriptum to publish my books (research) with them. I cannot find much about this company online, so wondered if anyone has published with them recently? Thanks Reedsy in anticipation. Marie
↪️ Reedsy replied:
08/05/2019 – 12:29
Hi Marie! Sounds potentially very shady to me. If you haven't already, check out our post on predatory companies in publishing. One of the rules of thumb is that if a publisher contacts you first, be very wary. I just did 20 seconds worth of Googling and found some people who had a bad experience.
Eunice Brownlee says:
I am a member of illuminate, which is a group designed around supporting women who want to share their stories but don't know how. The majority of us write non-fiction essays and memoirs, but we have a few poets and fiction writers in the mix as well. The overall goal is to support each other, especially through those harder moments of not wanting to write, or not knowing where to start. There are monthly themes and prompts, a weekly exercise inside the Facebook group, and cross-sharing of what we're working on. My favorite feature is the expert review, where you can submit any piece you're working on each month and you'll get quality feedback from one of the editors that manage the group. This group is perfect for anyone who is just getting started writing.
↪️ Brittani B replied:
11/02/2020 – 19:27
I tried the link multiple times both from this page and separately searched and was unable to access the site.
Harry says:
05/06/2019 – 07:51
Personally I think you missed out the best writing community: https://community.jerichowriters.com/ Jericho Writers is a free writing community that writers can safely share thought, make friends, swap work and get advice
Christian says:
08/08/2019 – 12:21
I only recommend Scribophile if you enjoy being coerced into groupthink. If you hope to get meaningful critique that will help you, look elsewhere. The critiques here are mostly SPAG, and it's forbidden to discuss your work on the main forums, except in the broadest, vaguest way.
Randy says:
18/08/2019 – 06:11
I have all my dads writing research and copyrights to 18 different books....all this was before the digital world .... many negatives photos ....every major story from all over the world with his .copyright . These are huge stores and his books are really well written ....what should I do with them .....incredible spy work as well
Ratih says:
27/08/2019 – 03:50
As a new writer this article is really useful for me. Thank you reedsy
Jennifer says:
02/09/2019 – 14:15
Hi guys! Great blog! Just wanted to let you know that we linked to you in a blog on the Peaceful Living Wellness Online Magazine :) It will be published on Friday, September 6th, 2019
↪️ Martin Cavannagh replied:
17/09/2019 – 09:04
Thanks! We appreciate that!
Kaylee Downey says:
14/02/2020 – 19:09
Um...what about Wattpad?
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The Luddites of Hollywood
The writers’ strike is a struggle to give workers a say over how new technologies like artificial intelligence are adopted.
T he Hollywood writers’ strike, like most strikes, is about money. It is also, fundamentally, about technology. The rise of streaming platforms has not had happy consequences for the writers who satisfy the ever-growing demand for scripted content. According to the Writers Guild of America, the studios have transformed an industry that once supported stable writing careers into a gig economy of precarious, low-paying freelance work. And a new technological threat looms: AI-powered writing tools. The strikers are demanding a guarantee that the studios won’t cut them out of royalty payments by crediting AI tools like ChatGPT as authors of scripts or as source material. In their opposition to a technological shift widely deemed unstoppable, the writers inevitably invite comparisons to history’s most famous technophobes: the Luddites.
Luddite has long been an epithet for anyone who resists technological progress. The original Luddites were English textile workers who, in the early 1800s, at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, rebelled against mechanization by breaking into factories and smashing the machines. To modern eyes, those actions register as the height of irrationality—a childish outburst in the face of scientific progress. Today, utopians and doomsayers alike have declared artificial intelligence to be the next inescapable technological revolution. And so the WGA’s demand to limit the use of AI in script writing is distinctly Luddite. How could a bunch of scrappy wordsmiths stand in the way of this world-conquering juggernaut?
In fact, an understanding of the Luddites derived from their actual history can help us appreciate the WGA’s position. The Luddites’ infamous attacks on machinery were the culmination of their activities, not the beginning. The weavers had a legal right to control the textile trade, including setting prices and production standards. They considered factory owners to be operating outside the law. The weavers appealed to the British Crown to enforce the terms of the royal charter, but were ignored. With no other recourse, they took matters into their own hands.
The Luddites were not some group of fanatics trying to slow the march of history. They were workers trying to protect their livelihood from new machines that would churn out low-quality stockings using cheaper, less skilled labor. As the historian Eric Hobsbawm diagnosed decades ago , they were completely rational in doing so: After their rebellion was crushed, their communities fell into ruin. Indeed, some historians have found that living standards declined broadly during the first decades of the Industrial Revolution. Writers might see themselves in a similar existential battle against the machines.
Those 19th-century textile mills have more in common with contemporary “disruptors” than you might think. The likes of Uber and Spotify have also been accused of evading existing legal structures. Call it “platform exceptionalism”: the notion that, because an existing service now comes to us via an app, the old rules don’t apply. So Uber, a taxi service, doesn’t have to follow taxi laws , and Airbnb, an accommodation provider, can avoid hotel or zoning regulations. Since 1960, paying radio operators to play certain songs has been illegal “payola,” but Spotify is allowed to give artists a boost in visibility if they agree to forfeit royalties. In each case, workers bear the cost of the change: Gig workers and musicians both struggle to live off the crumbs they receive from the platforms.
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Platform exceptionalism goes to the heart of the WGA’s wage demands. Studios treat streaming content as distinct from cable and broadcast, and claim they can pay writers much less for it. But streaming shows and movies are produced in the same way as everything else. The studios’ position is rooted in nothing but confidence that they’re powerful enough to get away with it.
In this way, platform exceptionalism works like outsourcing, whereby companies relocate their operations to jurisdictions where rules on pay and working conditions don’t apply. Outsourcing turns out to be part of the troubled story of labor in the 21st-century entertainment industry. Because the majority of film and television is now created in digital formats, editing and effects have become much simpler to do and more central to the filmmaking process. They have also become easier to outsource, because digital information, unlike a film canister, can be accessed from anywhere. “Fixing it in post” often takes place overseas, where labor costs are cheaper and union protections nonexistent. Studios seem to assume that technology is doing the hard part and that human workers are replaceable. But reliance on lower-paid postproduction work may contribute to annoyances for streaming viewers, such as shows being too dark and hard to hear .
The Luddites were also concerned about technology degrading the quality of the finished product. They were skilled craftspeople who took pride in their output. New technologies like the stocking frame produced cheap, poorly made garments. The Luddites felt that this cast the whole industry in a negative light. In a typical letter , one Luddite lamented that the production of such “fraudulent and deceitful manufactures” was leading to “the discredit and utter ruin of our Trade.” The Luddites had no problem with new methods, as long as manufacturers maintained previously agreed-upon prices and standards of quality. Factory owners who operated according to those rules didn’t have their machines smashed.
Until now, writers and other creatives seemed to have little to fear from technology. But new, high-profile AI tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT are oriented toward the quintessentially human endeavors of art and language. The disruptions are already being felt. A few months after ChatGPT opened to the public, the acclaimed science-fiction magazine Clarkesworld closed its submissions against a deluge of AI-generated stories.
To be clear, the problem with these stories was not that they were too good, but that they were too bad. Clarkesworld ’s inbox was simply being overwhelmed with junk. Because large language models generate text probabilistically, based on the universe of existing content, mediocrity is built into the package. It’s unlikely that Hollywood will turn to fully automated script writing any time soon. Automation rarely means complete replacement of the worker. Instead, workers are delegated lower-skilled, less autonomous work while machines do the big stuff. That’s what seems to be happening at digital journalism outlets like BuzzFeed , which has closed its news division, laid off writers, and conscripted ChatGPT to produce clickbait content. This is exactly what the WGA fears. If a writer is asked to spruce up a lump of AI-generated pap, rather than starting with a blank page, a studio might claim that the writer is technically adapting source material, which pays much less than creating original content.
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Congratulations on the completion of your creative writing learning! Right now, you must be scrolling Google to find creative writing websites where you can publish your work. Why not! Publishing your work online is an ideal way to gain publicity and confidence as a writer.
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There are a variety of different methods you can pursue before bringing your work online, whether this is a story you have only dreamed of or a story you have been working about and preparing for months. There are new websites coming up at this stage every month seeking to get authors to post online, and it’s not about how to find a place to post, but more what websites are really cool to post to.
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Through this write-up, I have curated a list of the top 50 websites that accept creative writing submissions. The below websites accept various online publications in fiction writing, creative writing Course , magazines accepting submissions, or to post your creative writing work publicly.
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Top 50 Creative Writing Websites to submit your Writing
Here is the list of creative writing platforms that you can use to publish your creative writing.
1. Wattpad
Wattpad is one of the largest writer’s communities that boast over 65 million users. It allows authors to start off their author journey by meeting millions of potential readers. This website also allows contests to earn the next major hit. It’s an easy way to create a readership for fans. It has a writers’ portal that is supposed to be a modern writers’ resource center. This is one of the most interesting new features of Wattpad, perhaps. This latest investment in Wattpad writers is a direct effort to appeal to the authors who run this enormous culture.
The social media element of writing is taken by Inkitt.com and taking it up to another level. Similar to Wattpad, authors will compose and post their work on Inkitt.com, but stories that do well in terms of reader reaction, reviews, and interaction will be published in three formats:
Overall, the website is simple and convenient to use, and it is progressing every day. It may not have a readership as broad as Wattpad, but it seems like it’s a little more fresh, sleek, and simpler overall than Wattpad. So on Inkitt, essentially, your success could win you a publishing contract.
3. Storybrid
Storybird.com brings a variant wrinkle on the online writer publishing platform options or creative writing submissions. Writers can create stories by utilizing various images on the website. Yes, by adding pictures and videos to them, you will actually bring your stories to life, and eventually, I believe it provides a more enjoyable platform for readers, ensuring you will get good exposure with your creativity. If your stories draw a broad readership, they provide an opportunity to build your career and promote your work.
This website allows polls and stories to be generated by people. It is labeled very well, which makes it easy to browse. If you would like to read or post fan-fiction, Quotev is a wonderful spot. It’s not just fan-fiction, but that genre sure has a huge amount of content.
5. Commaful
Commaful is a great platform for fan-fiction and short stories. Overall, very fun to layout, if you want to get away from your writing’s seriousness, this can be a perfect spot for a little whimsy.
6. Alter Stories
Of all the authors who publish articles, this is the most peculiar approach. This reflects on working together to create stories. The first author will come up with an idea for a story and write the first few hundred words. Then people who love the story will pick up the story and write down what happens next.Scope Of Creative Writing i
Readers/audience reaction to your story determines if you potentially get traditionally published with Macmillan – Think Americas got Talent for authors. Stories that are selected for publishing will get in house resources to publish their book. You can use the app or website to read and write. It is restrictive as it only accepts Young and New Adult fiction. Also, it accepts full-length novels- no serials.
8. Medium Medium is a popular platform that is known to every person who is looking forward to reading or writing online. Medium is a platform where any content can be published. Non-fiction and essays appear to be preferred over fiction, but fiction also has its place. If you look about where there are large communities for fiction, there are a few publications within the media and sub-communities. Overall, people on Medium are pretty knowledgeable.
9. FictionPress
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Medium is a popular platform that is known to every person who is looking forward to reading or writing online. Medium is a platform where any content can be published. Non-fiction and essays appear to be preferred over fiction, but fiction also has its place. If you look about where there are large communities for fiction, there are a few publications within the media and sub-communities. Overall, people on Medium are pretty knowledgeable.
FictionPress is a fairly popular community that mainly writes novels and plays. It is less popular than some of the other sites on this list, but through it, you will probably get some positive reviews and readership. Here, you’ll find many active writers also the participants of fandoms.
10. Smashwords
It is an e-publishing site where short stories and collections are also welcome, but most novels are entertained. Romance appears to be by far the most popular genre and most of the stories are sold for a price there. This is a very good choice if you are trying to market your book and don’t like Amazon. Here, you can write for free as well. To filter by free and by genres, there are really simple filters, so free books always get good visibility.
11. Archive of your own
If you are a fan-fiction writer (characters from movies or TV shows), then you will enjoy this platform. This community is incredibly involved with millions of readers and contributors. Feedback is hit or missed, but there are certainly some sophisticated readers who read and offer valuable guidance, even editors.
12. Fanfiction
It is one of the main repositories of fan fiction. The majority of people who come to this site are interested in fan-fiction, so much like Archive of Our Own, if you are posting fan-fiction, only post here. For Fanfiction.net, many of the same notifications and recommendations for Archive of Our Own are also real.
Fanfiction and relatable fiction topics still flourish, while not solely a writing platform. The best opportunity here is that, not only on Tumblr but across the world, Tumblr posts still always go viral. Tumblr is a cultural center where you can tap into it. They will re-share it and get it in front of more individuals if people want it. Fandoms play a huge role in Tumblr, so posts will really take off if you have a fan-fiction piece and use the proper tags. Tags are very relevant, so do some research into the best tags to use to ensure the Tumblr community maximizes your exposure.
14. WritersCafe
Such an old place at school, but still there! There are many users and authors on the web, packed with enjoyable writing challenges, who still use it. On the web, individuals often post short stories, poems, fairy tales, and more. Its specialty is that it also has a range of tools, from writing classes to tournaments.
15. Booksie
You can see from the style that this site is still a little old-school, but it still draws a lot of very talented authors. There are hundreds of thousands of novels, short stories, poetry, spanning a number of genres and subjects on the website. In order to help artists, the platform has competitions and instruments. The self-publishing perspective seems to have a priority. It’s evident, though, that there’s some good talent posting here.
16. RoyalRoad
It is a platform with a genuinely engaged audience, a niche web novel, and a fan-fiction destination. People are really nice and a large number of designers are still around whom also work on book covers. Over the past few years, there have been a variety of famous articles that have millions of opinions. The platform also has a forum for users to hang out, talk, and encourage each other, as well as Discord.
17. The young Writer’s Society
It was primarily built for young authors and contained several short stories. They have a semi-active forum to communicate and exchange ideas with individuals. The website has a tonne of novels and poems written in the genre of fantasy and teen fiction. This website is very teen-focused and also has a somewhat active audience, but it does not appear like many updates have been obtained from the actual site itself as of now.
18. FanStory
For its submissions, this platform has some cash prizes and a number of short competitions related to literature. There are several competitions including poetry, short fiction, and more. To keep it fun, the site has live rankings and prompts for regular writing. This old-style website from the early 2000s is still alive and has a group that is quite healthy. However, many of the features and competitions require payment, so it is not just free stuff. The platform appears to be growing very slowly, but for anyone looking to create an audience, it still has a good user base.
19. Boulevard
The printing of the best literature is devoted to Boulevard Magazine. They want papers on topics like literature, poetry, and non-fiction. They are welcoming freelancers to submit pieces of no more than 8,000 words and no more than 200 lines of poetry.
20. The Capilano Review
The Capilano Review reflects on Canadian authors writing content. They urge authors to submit fiction that does not exceed the maximum of 5,000 words and submissions of 600 words for poetry. The Capilano Review encourages prospective authors to only submit work on their platform, so before beginning the process, please check the details.
21. Glimmer Train
A contemporary literature publication is GlimmerTrain. They consider two kinds of submissions: competition and submissions for people. They assume that individual submissions would not surpass the sum of 12,000 words. Brand new authors are accepted by this magazine and their criteria and requirements have been listed on their blog.
22. Plough Shares
Plowshares is committed to standard literature printing. They are in search of content: poetry, longer fiction, and non-fiction, essays, and papers. For each group, they prefer posts to stick exclusively to the word count. This platform is not available for submissions during the year, although they have a very comprehensive page on their web with recommendations for submissions. Check for opening hours and before proposals are made, make sure the role blends into their brief.
23. The Southern Review
With a distinctive style and consistency, the Southern Review reflects on publishing literature. Among the genres of prose, verse, and essays (including artistic non-fiction and literary essays), their appeal for submissions is They assume that each submission would not reach the cap of 8,000 words. They choose to collect your manuscripts by fax.
24. Sub Tropics
SubTropics is a widely followed, well-respected publication that features comprehensive literary fiction, essays, and poetry. Essays, art, prose, and non-fiction are in search of material. It should be around 500 words for posts and 15,000 words for screenplays.
With verse, short stories, and essays, AGNI publishes a diverse selection of content. In those three areas, they are currently in need of content. This website is only available for submissions at some times of the year, so before writing or sending, search their website.
26. Black Warrior Review
The literary quarterly Black Warrior Review focuses on writing comics, poems, novels, non-fiction, prose, and photography. They are now accepting proposals for prose, poetry, and non-fiction. Prose entries that are no more than 7,000 words are eligible.
27. Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse is committed to writing the finest literary articles. They require the following ingredients: prose, poetry, and non-fiction.
28. Grain Magazine
Grain Magazine is committed to presenting literary work that is insightful and enjoyable. They promote submissions from freelancers on poetry, prose, and literary non-fiction. They expect between 500 and 3,500 words to be both fiction and non-fiction.
29. Gulf Coast Magazine
Gulf Coast Magazine encourages quality literature and publishing. They require content like stories and essays, poetry, interviews, and literary selection reviews. They want submissions of essays of between 300 and 1,200 words.
30. Iron Horse
Iron Horse Review is a high-quality journal that deals with short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. Prose manuscripts are supposed to be 5,500 words or fewer.
31. The Creative Pen
This site provides reviews and other services related to book writing, printing, and marketing, managed by the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Joanna Penn.
32. Writers Helping Writers
This one-stop shop for writing assets provides links to advertising, marketing, and consulting facilities for authors on insightful pages. Information on safeguarding your writing from scammers and cyber plagiarists can also be identified.
33. Publetariat
Proletariat offers functional networking information, websites for writers, and the publishing process. In the world of journalism, it also shares references to major news stories.
34. Positive Writer
For writers with questions, including the author of the website, Bryan Hutchinson, a Constructive Writer, was created to have inspiring posts to help authors keep writing.
35. Blots and Plots
The blog of Blots and Plots instructs authors to keep in the habit of writing, targeting particular topics, and explaining how even with a full-time job, it is possible to write a book.
36. Writer’s Digest
All sorts of advice and resources for writers are offered by this well-known and informative platform. The site’s numerous creative writing prompts are of special interest. New challenges are released on a weekly basis, and in the comments section, writers share their findings.
37. Poets and Writers
It is a non-profit organization that supports innovative authors. You will read about career growth on this platform, interact with other writers in your field, and find weekly poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction writing prompts.
This is one of the best websites for authors to draw inspiration, with Reedsy’s collection of over 250 writing prompts to get you started on your next artistic idea. To help you locate prompts from your writing genre (e.g., romantic, fantasy, mystery), it also includes a search feature. There is an opportunity to upload your own writing prompts, too, if you want to link to the website and support other aspiring writers.
3.9 Live Write Thrive
Operated by C. S. Lakin, an experienced narrator, copyeditor, and writing mentor, Live Write Thrive offers a wealth of knowledge from proficient guest bloggers with the intent to teach, inspire, and promote young and seasoned writers.
40. Write it Sideways
Real-life advice (such as writing grants, author naming, and gift purchasing) as well as writing tips and tricks, such as finding dialogue flaws and learning how to generate suspense in your fiction, are illustrated in the posts for authors that can be found on Write It Sideways.
41. Warrior Writers
The best-selling author Kristen Lamb runs Warrior Authors, who advise authors to utilize extensive and informative articles that have a funny and easy-to-read sound.
42. Write to Done
For authors, this website specifically explains helpful subjects, such as curing impostor syndrome, healing from adverse feedback, and seeking a pen name.
43. Campus Diaries
As its name suggests, campus diary is a great platform for students who are looking to get their content publish.
44. Square Space
If you are progressing through creative writing content, this website will help you make a variance in showcasing your work. If you are in aesthetics, then this website will act as a huge bonus for you.
In case if you lose a brilliant idea, this website is a unique platform that helps you click your ideas and curate them till the time you’re ready to materialize them. It provides a writing interface with a 30-day trial period (paid afterward).
46. Big Bridge
Literature, poetry, photography, and non-fiction webzine founded in 1997, they retain a reputation as one of the most visited literary webzines in English. The Big Bridge is named for its guiding philosophy of constructing “bridges” between creative cultures to develop new ideas together.
47. Toasted Cheese
The Writer’s Digest has called Toasted Cheese one of the 101 Best Authors’ Websites four times. Toasted Cheese is both a literary magazine and a writers’ group, providing sound advice and a series of free contests for fiction. When reviewing submissions, the editors concentrate on consistency, so note to plan the work before submitting it!
48. Carve Magazine
Carve Magazine welcomes short stories, entries of poetry, and non-fiction from anywhere in the world. The authors they print are also compensated by them.
49. Short-Story.Me!
Readers and authors will score each other’s work with over 1000 stories published. Stories tend to be 2000 words or so.
50. Story Day
The month-long competitions for this platform to write a short story every day of the week are its highlight, but the writing prompts, Accountability Groups, StoryADay podcasts, efficiency tools and more are equally valuable.
Points to Remember
Before sending your write-up to the magazine accepting submissions or creative writing submissions, note to read previous articles and fiction on the internet. Ask yourself as well:
- What sorts of fiction are written by them?
- What is the intended demographic for them?
- Does your short story fit their fictional tastes?
- Take a look at their webpage for details and see who the editors are.
Bidding Words
Remember, if creative writing has worked for Shakespeare, why can it not work for you? Choose a spot or two and start reading other authors’ material. Interact with the groups, and then start writing about the one you think best suits your character and content. Note that on these pages, you don’t have to share your main idea; they will serve as a perfect forum for a side project. You can proceed to learn creative writing too.
Look at these creative writing websites as a way to express your art and focus on it, to get reviews in real-time, while building an audience. Don’t forget about creative writing-related blog posts , which provide writers with all the tools and guidance they require to perfect their creative writing. It helps in understanding planning and drafting any type of creative writing. Focus on magazine accepting submissions or creative writing submissions and hit the leading world of creative writing.
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