Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers 2020

Each year, Writer's Digest compiles the 101 Best Websites for Writers. See the complete 2020 list here.

Author:
Cassandra Lipp
Publish date:
Sep 23, 2020

101 Best Websites for Writers 2020

Over the past several weeks, we've shared our 101 Best Writing Websites for 2020. Originally featured in our May/June 2020 issue, these websites will help inspire, educate, and connect you to other writers as you start or continue on your writing journey.

Click each image to be taken to the respective lists.

Best Creativity Websites

Best Lives Streams and YouTube Channels

Best Writing Advice Websites

Top Agent Websites

Best General Resource Websites

Best Genre/Niche Websites

Best Publishing News and Resource Websites

Best Job and Market Websites

Best Writing Community Websites

Best Just For Fun Websites for Writers

If you have a recommendation for next year's list of 101 Best Websites for Writers, send an email to wdsubmissions@aimmedia.com with "101 Best Websites" in the subject line. Please include a brief explanation about what you love about the website.

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