The Top 10 Blogs for Writers contest is always fun to watch, and a great way to add some new favorites to your own list of must-read blogs.
This year the contest has shaken things up a little, moving from Michael Stelzner’s Writing White Papers site to Leo Babauta and Mary Jaksch’s Write to Done. Copyblogger was not eligible this year because our own Brian Clark was one of the judges along with Leo, Mary, Michael and Deb Ng.
The winners are a talented and creative bunch, with lots of strong fiction blogs appearing on the list. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!
Storyfix by Larry Brooks, with invaluable tips on how to get your manuscript to “better than perfect” so you can snag that book contract.Men with Pens by James Chartrand for comprehensive advice on writing, blogging, and business.Make a Living Writing, a new blog by Carol Tice, gives frank advice to writers about what it really takes to make a living in this business.Cats Eye Writer by Judy Dunn, about social media copywriting, branding, and how to get more visitors coming to your blog.The Renegade Writer by Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell gives the real scoop on why the usual advice for freelance writers is B.S. (and what you should do instead)Writer Unboxed, a popular multi-author blog on the craft and business of genre fiction, with advice on agents, editors, and of course writing.Wordplay by K.M. Weiland helps writers become authors by giving insightful advice in a down-to-earth, friendly style her readers love.The Creative Penn by Joanna Penn offers solid writing advice from her personal experience. Readers call her podcast interviews with authors “as addictive as potato chips.”Victoria Mixon is both a professional writer and editor, and she brings her breadth of experience to the art and craft of writing fiction.Courage 2 Create by Ollin Morales is a passionate, personal blog about one writer’s journey as he writes his first novel.And of course, we have to give a special proud nod to our own Copyblogger guest writers Larry Brooks, James Chartrand, and Carol Tice!
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Donny Gamble says: December 28, 2010 at 9:18 amI enjoy Men with Pens a lot because they mastered the art of storytelling when they write their content. They write posts that a lot of other people can relate to
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Christa Avampato says: December 28, 2010 at 9:41 amThis is a fantastic list – thanks so much for sharing!
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dotCOMreport says: December 28, 2010 at 11:04 pm@ Christa, so true. I might never have come across these blogs otherwise.
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Randy Kemp says: December 28, 2010 at 9:47 amSonia:
Thanks for sharing this. I always wonder about the criteria for picking top blogs, in posts about top blogs. Even Time Magazine (probably other major publications) have the top blog picks. So it raises this question for me – what is the criteria used?
Randy
Sonia Simone says: December 28, 2010 at 10:04 amRandy, click through to the list, they explain it. The original set of blogs were chosen by readers, and then the 20 finalists were whittled to 10 winners by the judges, one of whom was Brian Clark.
It’s well worth your time to click through and then explore the winning blogs, they’re all terrific.
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Carol Tice says: December 28, 2010 at 7:27 pmThe finalists were all very interesting blogs as well — I enjoyed getting to know all 20 top finishers.
–Make a Living Writing
ReplyCarol Tice says: December 28, 2010 at 9:53 amThanks for the mention! Still getting used to seeing my name on this list, along with blogs and writers I’ve been recommending to others for years.
ReplySonia Simone says: December 28, 2010 at 10:04 amCongrats to you! It’s very cool to see a newer blog like yours on the list. 
Carol Tice says: December 28, 2010 at 7:30 pmThanks Sonia!
It’s really funny to me to be thought of as new at anything…it’s more like I’m an overnight success after 20 years of hard work…but I am relatively new to working my own personal blog.
I did start the blog back in 2008, but didn’t really get serious about it until earlier this year. I think I should get serious about winning the lottery next year and see how that goes…
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Geno Prussakov says: December 28, 2010 at 9:55 amExcellent list, Sonia. Another one that I personally enjoy (and would recommend checking out) is FuelYourWriting.com
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Mary E. Ulrich says: December 28, 2010 at 9:59 amThanks Copyblogger. It is great to know what other readers think are the BEST resources. It is also a humbling reminder to keep meeting new people and learn…learn…learn.
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Steve@Lifestyle Design says: December 28, 2010 at 10:01 amGreat list !
congratulations to all the excellent writers who won this year
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Jacqui Murray says: December 28, 2010 at 10:03 amI have never heard of any of these. Thanks for the new resources from a trusted voice.
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extconnect.com says: December 28, 2010 at 10:28 amThanks, all very good
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Ron says: December 28, 2010 at 10:42 amGood stuff!
This is definitely an early favorite for “most useful end of year list.”
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Judy Dunn says: December 28, 2010 at 10:50 amIt hasn’t fully registered for me, that I’m on this list.
I am honored and humbled to be on the same page as these outstanding writers and bloggers. Thanks again to Brian and all the other judges for their hard work. Must have been a very difficult task.
ReplyCarol Tice says: December 28, 2010 at 7:31 pmAll I can say is Seattle is rocking this list! I think we should have a NW party and get together Judy –
ReplySonia Simone says: December 28, 2010 at 11:01 pmI was tickled to death to see you there, Judy! Well deserved.
Gabriel Boray says: December 28, 2010 at 11:21 amGreat to have an easy go to list here to refer to, will check them out. Love your blog, thanks.
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Marcia Hoeck says: December 28, 2010 at 11:41 amWhat a great list! And sooo happy it comes when I’m doing some down time, so I can leisurely rustle through them. Thanks for the recap.
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V.V. Denman says: December 28, 2010 at 11:49 amThank you for an excellent list which I’ll be putting to good use.
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Todd@PhitZone says: December 28, 2010 at 11:52 amI’m not surprised by any of these. Good blogs all around. Congrats to the winners!
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eduClaytion says: December 28, 2010 at 12:00 pmGreat resource. I like Story Fix but all of these are solid. Can’t wait to dig in more!
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Katybeth says: December 28, 2010 at 12:51 pmThanks for sharing these links. I am looking forward to clicking my way through New Years weekend and inspiring myself for the New Year!
As alway thank you for inspiring me often and always!
♥
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Boost Inspiration says: December 28, 2010 at 12:53 pmGreat list of blogs. I mostly read Men with Pens
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Voz Media says: December 28, 2010 at 12:56 pmHi Sonia
Great list. Perhaps you could add some honourable mentions at the end with a few more who nearly made the cut?
Kind regards
Rob@Voz Media
ReplySonia Simone says: December 28, 2010 at 2:38 pmRob, click through and you can see all of the semifinalists.
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James Chartrand - Men with Pens says: December 28, 2010 at 2:05 pmHey, thanks very much guys. It’s an honor to have my site on the list, and I’m in very, VERY good company indeed this year. It’s been good to see so many deserving people get mentioned and discovered. Keep up the good work, everyone!
ReplySonia Simone says: December 28, 2010 at 11:02 pmCongrats on rocking that list year after year! You’re the graybeard on that list these days, I think.
Clara Mathews says: December 28, 2010 at 2:18 pmThis is a great list. I am a regular reader of Men with Pens. I love their practical advice on writing.
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Linda Formichelli says: December 28, 2010 at 3:34 pmThank you for the mention! I love running the Renegade Writer blog and I’m glad that others love reading it. I’m very experienced in writing for magazines but am only starting to become more savvy as a blogger. I’m going to subscribe to your feed right now!
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Cathy Miller says: December 28, 2010 at 3:56 pmThanks for the list-always love “new finds.” I have a few on my RSS, now I can see about plumping it up even more.
Tito Philips, Jnr. says: December 28, 2010 at 5:04 pmThank you for the List Sonia, I’m so looking forward to the valuable lessons these blogs stand to offer.
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Jared Holland says: December 28, 2010 at 7:56 pmGreat list! I have a boat load of new stuff to read now. Thanks for the great post.
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Eddie Gear says: December 28, 2010 at 8:15 pmI Love James Chartrand writing style and hope to one day learn to be as good as James.
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Shane Arthur says: December 28, 2010 at 8:30 pmGreat list, great people, great content.
ps. Kind of off topic, but I just noticed you guys switched to 2 column layout. How long have I not noticed this? Cool switch!
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Brian Welch says: December 28, 2010 at 9:31 pmGreat list, I just added 10 new blogs to my Google Reader
Tina Haapala says: December 28, 2010 at 9:56 pmGreat list! I feel “in the know” because I follow half of these already, and I’m looking forward to knowing much more! I also have a writing blog, http://www.excuseeditor.com, that focuses on inspiration and motivation for the beginning or blocked writer, and offers a monthly list of writing contests and markets I compile myself (researching markets and reading other people’s writing blogs is how I procrastinate–Guilty!)
Thanks for introducing me to a few new favorites!
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Hyder Mohammed says: December 28, 2010 at 11:28 pmNice list, some are new for me
Mir Imran Elahi says: December 29, 2010 at 5:55 amThanks for your list Sonia.
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Ollin Morales says: December 29, 2010 at 11:34 amThank you for mentioning this list on your site! I was so honored to be a part of it, my fellow winners are people I’m also going to be reading in the coming year. They are all very useful in different ways.
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Vivek Parmar says: December 29, 2010 at 1:05 pmdidn’t know all of them thanks for sharing this great list.
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Gordie says: December 29, 2010 at 5:53 pmGotta feel a little sorry for Men With Pens. Even when Copyblogger isn’t in the contest, they still come second.
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Rakesh Kumar says: December 29, 2010 at 8:19 pmStill I am improving my writing skills so that i can be a good writer. I hope one day my hand written post will be on such websites.
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Fotografo en Uruguay - Marce Kaplan says: December 29, 2010 at 9:24 pmExcellent post with a very great list. Personally, I love The Creative Penn, Joanna created a very dynamic and interesting blog, a website that gives pleasure to visit. It’s my favorite,
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greg urbano says: December 29, 2010 at 10:26 pmthanks for compiling the list, now its time to discover the blogs
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Nic Oliver says: December 30, 2010 at 7:13 amGreat list, as ever. I knew of 4 or 5 of these but must add the others to my Reader.
Have a peaceful, prosperous and fulfilling 2011
Nic
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Bas Revilo says: December 30, 2010 at 7:15 amArghhh! More reading to do but it will be worth it. Some excellent sites up there, so thanks
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Krissy Brady says: December 31, 2010 at 3:30 amWhat a great list of blogs! I just started mine about a month ago, and reading great blogs like the ones that were chosen always gives me added motivation to kick things up a notch.
Well done!
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Reef Light says: December 31, 2010 at 3:23 pmGreat list! Although I’m a frequent visitor to tech-related blogs (Tech Crunch, Mashable, etc.), I’m new to writing blogs. I’ll be sure to check all of these out. Thanks!!
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Elmar Sandyck says: December 31, 2010 at 7:32 pmHi Sonia!
Great list, great inspirations! Checking it all out now.
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