Are you looking for inspiration from fellow writers? Interesting in following someone else’s writing journey? Or hungry for writing advice? Whatever it is, these writing blogs are worth a look, each providing its own unique perspective on writing.
Pick Up Your Pen
We’re biased but, if you’re looking for tips about building and sticking to a writing habit or how to get your work published, then look no further than this site!
Main Topics: Writing Habits, Writing Productivity, Accountability, Getting Published
The Creative Writing Blog
Original articles from bestselling authors and publishing professionals covering novel writing techniques, character development, and literary terms.
Main Topics: Novel Writing Techniques, Character Development, Literary Terms
Helen Yendall’s Writing Blog
Helen Yendall is a writer and creative writing tutor based in the Cotswolds, UK. She has published WW2 novels and offers writing advice on her blog.
Main Topics: Writing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Writing Advice
Creative Writing Now
A creative writing blog offering tips, techniques, and story ideas for writers. Also provides email courses on various writing topics.
Main Topics: Creative writing ideas, character development, plot structure, story endings, dialogue, story planning, inspiration, and writing courses.
Ph.d. In Creative Writing & Other Stories
The blog discusses the author’s journey of life revision, decluttering, and creative writing, inspired by books on minimalism and tidying up.
Main Topics: Life revision, decluttering, minimalism, creative writing
Creative Writing At Leicester Blog
Dr. Kim Wiltshire, a scriptwriter and fiction writer, explores political and health-related themes through plays, short films, and academic publications. She is also involved in the NHS Verbatim Poems project.
Main Topics: Scriptwriting, Fiction Writing, Political Themes, Health and Well-being, Academic Publications, NHS Verbatim Poems
Creative Writing Blog
Belfast fiction author Scott Gilmore’s creative writing blog offers practical advice, tips, and interviews for writers of all levels. Topics include creative writing, book marketing, and young author interviews.
Main Topics: Creative Writing Tips & Advice, Book Marketing & Promotion, Young Author Interviews
Where Ideas Grow – York St John Blogs
Creative writing blog featuring articles, stories, and insights on the craft of writing and creativity.
Main Topics: Creative Writing, Craft of Writing, Creativity
Tim Clare’s Blog
A blog featuring creative writing advice, book updates, and podcast episodes on the psychology of writing and storytelling.
Main Topics: Creative Writing, Book Updates, Podcast Episodes, Psychology of Writing
Young Writers
A blog featuring writing tips, author interviews, book reviews, and creative writing resources for children and educators.
Main Topics: Writing Tips, Author Interviews, Book Reviews, Creative Writing, Competitions
Creative Writing Programme
A blog sharing writing tips, reading recommendations, and success stories from CWP students and alumni. Also includes FAQs and advice on creative writing.
Main Topics: Writing tips, Reading recommendations, FAQs, Creative writing advice