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Blogging Services for Writers to Try

As a follow-up to yesterday's post about meaningful blogging, one of the writing community staff (thanks, Winter!) recommended that I link to a few services where you can start a blog. Here are my favorites.

  • Wordpress. You can either start a blog for free, hosted by Wordpress, or you can install their blogging software for free on the back-end of your own website (if you're savvy enough to be running your own site).
  • Blogger. Editor Alice Pope swears by Blogger. It's also a free service, and if you already have a Gmail/Google account, you can get started even faster.
  • You can also check out Typepad and LiveJournal.
Phong Nguyen: On Freedom To Invent in Historical Fiction
Interviews

Phong Nguyen: On Freedom To Invent in Historical Fiction

Award-winning author Phong Nguyen discusses his lifelong dream of writing his new historical fiction novel, Bronze Drum.

By Robert Lee Brewer1 hour ago
Historical Fiction Authors Don’t Expect Their Characters’ Battles To Appear in Modern Headlines, but Here We Are
Historical

Historical Fiction Authors Don’t Expect Their Characters’ Battles To Appear in Modern Headlines, but Here We Are

What happens to historical fiction when history repeats itself? Author Addison Armstrong discusses writing about the past and seeing it reflected in the present.

By Addison Armstrong17 hours ago
From Script
Resources

Art and Independence (From Script)

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, exclusive interviews with Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman” television writer Vanessa Benton, Allegoria writer-director Spider One, Hulu’s Prey screenwriter Patrick Aison and director Dan Trachtenberg, and more!

By Script Magazine21 hours ago
Steven Hartov: On Shocking Truths in Historical Fiction
Interviews

Steven Hartov: On Shocking Truths in Historical Fiction

New York Times bestselling author Steven Hartov discusses the surprising truths he discovered when writing his new historical fiction novel, The Last of the Seven.

By Robert Lee BrewerAug 8, 2022
Larry Beinhart: On Rejection Leading to Mystery
Interviews

Larry Beinhart: On Rejection Leading to Mystery

Award-winning author Larry Beinhart discusses what he learned in the process of writing his new mystery novel, The Deal Goes Down.

By Robert Lee BrewerAug 7, 2022
writer's digest wd presents
Resources

WD Presents: A Competition Announcement, 6 WDU Courses, and More!

This week, we're excited to announce our self-published e-book awards, 6 WDU courses, and more!

By Writers Digest StaffAug 7, 2022
Leah Franqui: On Killing Our Critical Inner Voices
Interviews

Leah Franqui: On Killing Our Critical Inner Voices

Award-winning playwright and author Leah Franqui discusses how she examined her life through a fictive lens with her new novel, After the Hurricane.

By Robert Lee BrewerAug 6, 2022
Pacing Your Fight Scene (FightWrite™)
Writing Techniques

Pacing Your Fight Scene (FightWrite™)

Trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses how to pace your story's fight scene and shares three examples from writers who tackle pacing differently.

By Carla HochAug 5, 2022
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Rushing the Drafting Process
Writing Habits and Practices

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Rushing the Drafting Process

The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so this series helps identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's mistake is rushing the drafting process.

By Michael WoodsonAug 5, 2022