45 Best Creative Writing Blogs and Websites
Creative Writing Blogs
Here are 45 Best Creative Writing Blogs you should follow in 2023
1. GrubStreet
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Covers expert craft lessons, publishing advice, book reviews, recommendations, author interviews and inspiration for writers. Creative Writing blog by GrubStreet is one of the nation's leading creative writing centers. We believe that narrative transforms lives, builds bridges, and produces empathy.
grubstreet.org/blog
11.9K⋅ 17.4K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact
2. Writer's Fun Zone
Brooklyn, New York, US
Covers articles to help you through all phases of writing a novel, from planning, writing, and editing to publishing and marketing. Writer's Fun Zone (WFZ) caters to fiction and creative nonfiction authors, both aspiring and published. Our mission is to make book writing and marketing fun instead of intimidating.
writersfunzone.com..
17.6K⋅ 321 ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact
3. The Craft of Writing
Australia
Anne Skyvington teaches the skills and the craft of creative writing, both in groups convened by her and through online blogging. She is a writer of prose fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry.
anneskyvington.com.au
146⋅ 131 ⋅30 posts / quarter Get Email Contact
4. Novelty Revisions
Chicago, Illinois, US
Covers tips and strategies to help writers organize their ideas, reach out to their audiences and maintain their originality and also addresses common struggles aspiring writers face.
megdowell.com/cate..
54⋅ 2.6K ⋅1 post / quarter Get Email Contact
5. Storius Magazine
US
Featuring perspectives of professional and emerging authors, filmmakers, and other creators, it delivers a rich mix of storytelling facts, news, and techniques to its readers. Storius Magazine is an online magazine about the art, craft, and business of storytelling.
medium.com/storiusmag
11 posts / year Get Email Contact
6. Creative Writing News
Morden, Manitoba, Canada
Covers literary news, writing and publishing tips, literary events, writing courses and more. Learn firsthand about the most important publications, gist about your favorite authors'. Creative Writing News is the most reliable educational resource blog for stakeholders in the writing industry.
creativewritingnew..
1.8K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact
7. Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hi, I'm Vikram Waman Karve. A creative person with a zest for life. This blog is a Gallimaufry of my academic and creative writing - fiction, short stories, articles, musings, book reviews, technology, management, philosophy, self-help, food, travel, health, inspirational and academic writing.
Also in Short Story Blogs
karvediat.blogspot..
13K ⋅5 posts / quarter Get Email Contact
8. Firefly Creative Writing Blog
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We are a small-but-mighty team of writing coaches and support staff based in Toronto and available internationally to help writers melt their blocks, understand their unique, perfect processes and pull their dreams down onto the page. Find extremely loving creative writing workshops, retreats and coaching.
fireflycreativewri..
1.6K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact
9. Master's in Creative Writing
Oxford, England, UK
Welcome to Oxford University's MSt in Creative Writing blog, a resource for Oxford events, calls for submission, competitions, news, interviews and more. Oxford University's Master of Studies in Creative Writing is a two-year, part-time master's degree course offering a unique combination of high contact hours, genre specialization, and critical and creative breadth.
blogs.conted.ox.ac..
58K⋅ 9.1K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact
10. Creative Writing at Leicester
Leicester, England, UK
Creative Writing at Leicester is a blog featuring poetry, fiction, non-fiction and articles about writing, literature and literary events. At the University of Leicester, Creative Writing is a thriving subject at all levels. As part of the Centre for New Writing, we run undergraduate and postgraduate courses, host public events, careers talks and writing workshops, and foster writers within the university and beyond.
creativewritingatl..
65.2K⋅ 59.6K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact
11. The Creative Penn Blog
Bath, England, UK
I'm Joanna. I love books and since you're here, I guess you do too! This site is for writers just starting out in need of craft advice, as well as for authors further ahead on the journey looking for business help and a glimpse into the future of creativity.I've been sharing my writing and publishing experience since 2008 so you can learn from my mistakes and be more successful in your creative life.
Also in Self Publishing Blogs, Book Marketing Blogs, UK Writing Blogs, UK Book Marketing Blogs
thecreativepenn.co..
36K⋅ 85.5K ⋅3 posts / week ⋅ Dec 2008 Get Email Contact
12. The Novelry Blog
UK
Writing tips and advice for writers wanting to find out more about how to write a novel.
Also in Writing Blogs, Storytelling Blogs
thenovelry.com/blog
2.6K⋅ 5.3K⋅ 2.6K ⋅1 post / week ⋅ May 2017 Get Email Contact
13. Hackney and Jones » Creative Writing Blog
UK
Ever wondered how to get those novel ideas out of your head? Go from blank page to published in no time with our creative writing blog. Hackney and Jones is operated by Claire Hackney & Vicky Jones. Claire Hackney is a former English Literature, Drama and Media Studies teacher and co-author of 'Meet Me At 10'. Vicky is an author and singer-songwriter, with numerous examples of her work on iTunes and YouTube.
hackneyandjones.co..
2.3K⋅ 114.6K ⋅10 posts / year Get Email Contact
14. This Itch Of Writing
London, England, UK
This Itch Of Writing is a blog by novelist Emma Darwin shares all about fiction & creative non-fiction writing it, reading it, teaching it and sometimes hating it.
emmadarwin.typepad..
6.4K⋅ 235 ⋅1 post / quarter Get Email Contact
15. About Writing
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Keith Crawford shares articles about book reviews, writing lessons, creativity and literary theory, news, events, competitions and more. About Writing blog is his reflective journal about creative writing.
aboutwriting.org
2.8K⋅ 327 ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact
16. WriteByNight
New York City, New York, US
Covers writing help, writing tips, writing prompts, literary news, and more. WriteByNight is a writers' service dedicated to helping writers of all experience levels write more, write better, and achieve your goals.
writebynight.net/blog
1.7K⋅ 2K ⋅9 posts / year ⋅ Sep 2009 Get Email Contact
17. Creative Writing Blog
San Francisco, California, US
Covers articles about creative writing, playwriting, fiction, poetry and more. The Creative Writing program at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts is a rigorous, accelerated discipline for highly motivated students who want to study the art and craft of writing.
sotacw.org
56⋅ 540 ⋅6 posts / week Get Email Contact
18. Write-now
South Africa
Jonathan Oladeji shares articles to help you write better stories and create sale effective digital content. His writing inspires a lot of readers from all over the world.
jonathanoladeji.co..
1.3K⋅ 2 ⋅5 posts / quarter Get Email Contact
19. Derbyshire Writing School Blog
High Peak, England, UK
No matter where you are on your creative writing journey, we can help you build your knowledge and grow your creativity. Updated weekly, our blog will inspire and support you with tips & tricks and useful resources. At Derbyshire Writing School, we believe everyone has a story to tell. It could be an award-winning fiction tale, a non-fiction book full of your expertise or a beautiful memoir that brings your memories to life. We can help you get the words out of your head and into the world.
derbyshirewritings..
316 ⋅3 posts / month Get Email Contact
20. Jess Lourey's Writing Retreats
Do you want dedicated time, expert guidance, and an inspiring location to write your novel, memoir, or self-help book? Or maybe you simply want to relax, recharge, and write with a community of creative women?You've come to the right place.
creativewritingret..
1.4K⋅ 149 ⋅12 posts / year Get Email Contact
21. Method Writing
Scotland, UK
I'm Jules Horne, a writer and creative writing tutor from Scotland. I teach on the Open University MA in Creative Writing and have worked as an associate playwright with Playwrights' Studio Scotland. Like most writers, I grew up devouring books from an early age. This site brings together some of my discoveries from along the way, as well as tools and processes from the different writing professions.
method-writing.com..
7 posts / year Get Email Contact
22. Echoes Within
Hi! I'm Jimmy Sharma. You can read my thoughts and analysis on English language, literature and creative writing on my blog.
echoeswithin82.blo..
2 posts / month Get Email Contact
23. Terribleminds
Bucksport, Maine, US
Novelist Chuck Wendig shares articles about writing, parenthood, food, pop culture, and other such shenanigans. He created a lively blog with many useful tips for fiction writers.
Also in Literary Blogs
terribleminds.com/..
178.1K⋅ 6.7K Get Email Contact
24. Quinn Creative
Arizona, US
QuinnCreative's mission is writing, training, coaching all using creative approaches, laughter, and story-telling to help businesses and individuals discover their hidden strengths and share them. Follow Quinn Creative blog written by Quinn McDonald to learn how to focus on the reader and tell a story the reader cares about.
Also in Business Writing Blogs
quinncreative.word..
223⋅ 1.8K⋅ 165 Get Email Contact
25. Writing Forward
Covers articles packed with tips and ideas that will inspire and inform your writing projects, grammar, good writing habits, and practices, plus tons of writing prompts and exercises to keep your pen moving. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas or trying to improve your writing, you've come to the right place!
writingforward.com..
3.9K⋅ 2.9K ⋅4 posts / year Get Email Contact
26. E.A. Deverell Creative Writing Blog
UK
A wealth of fun and functional writing worksheets, writing articles, prompts, story ideas, and more.
eadeverell.com
1.9K⋅ 1.6K⋅ 2.7K ⋅2 posts / year Get Email Contact
27. Curtis Brown Creative Blog
London, England, UK
Founded in 1899, Curtis Brown has an unrivaled reputation for launching new writers in a competitive publishing environment, and for developing successful writing careers. Start your writing journey with expert teaching from acclaimed writers and top literary agents.
Also in Literary Agent Blogs
curtisbrowncreativ..
5.8K⋅ 18.8K⋅ 1.2K ⋅25 posts / year Get Email Contact
28. Margaret James Blog
Devonport, England, UK
Covers articles related to creative writing. Margaret James is the novelist, journalist, teacher of creative writing.
margaretjamesblog...
595⋅ 7.6K Get Email Contact
29. WriteGirl Blog
Los Angeles, California, US
WriteGirl is a Los Angeles-based creative writing and mentoring organization that spotlights the power of a girl and her pen. Here, we match girls with women writers who mentor them in creative writing. It is a creative writing and mentoring organization that promotes creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills to empower teen girls.
writegirl.org/blog
6.8K⋅ 9.4K ⋅1 post / quarter Get Email Contact
30. Peter Rey's Blog
US
Covers creative writing and self-publishing tips, with occasional digressions to productivity hacks and much more, by Peter Rey, Horror and Fantasy writer.
peterrey.com
2.5K ⋅4 posts / year Get Email Contact
31. Bloggable
Bloggable features articles and thought-provoking ideas on a variety of topics in a young person life
bloggable.home.blog
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32. Boston University Creative Writing Blog
Boston, Massachusetts, US
This is the blog for the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Boston University. Read articles written by alumni and current grad students on book reviews, book publishing, stories, news, publishers, and more.
blogs.bu.edu/crwr
1 post / month Get Email Contact
33. Practical Creative Writing
Liverpool, England, UK
Practical Creative Writing brings you free creative writing exercises, inspiration and lots of useful information.
practicalcreativew..
472⋅ 34 Get Email Contact
34. writing bubble
UK
Hello, I'm Maddy! Welcome to Writing Bubble where I share my ponderings, poetry, prose, and snippets of my life as a mum of three young boys. Blogging about the twists and turns of life on a Northumbrian hillside.
writingbubble.co.uk
564 ⋅ Sep 2012 Get Email Contact
35. sophieduffy
UK
Covers articles on creative writing, books, reading and more. Sophie Duffy is the novelist, mentor, teacher, worshipper of two Tibetan Terriers, living by the seaside.
sophieduffy.wordpr..
312⋅ 3.5K ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact
36. Writing in the House of Dreams
UK
Jenny Alexander is the author of stacks of children's books, teacher of creative dreaming and writing for adults, the blogger in the House of Dreams. Follow to receive the latest updates about her new blog posts on creative writing.
writinginthehouseo..
547⋅ 1.6K Get Email Contact
37. One Year Adventure Novel Blog
Olathe, Kansas, US
Covers creative writing tips and insights for writers, writing tools, step by step process of writing a compelling, fully structured novel and more.
clearwaterpress.co..
8.3K⋅ 400 ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact
38. Patrick Wey
Ontario, Canada
Patrick demonstrates and showcases his profound grasp of science and his technical expertise. He has attempted to write from an intuitive-automatic space, allowing words to write themselves, to be, without an over indulgence of thought destroying their raw beauty.
patrickwey.com/blo..
592 ⋅16 posts / year ⋅ Aug 1995 Get Email Contact
39. Mind the Dog Writing Blog
Covers musings, insights, and advice on the written word for writers and readers from Amanda Sue Creasey, an aspiring novelist, published writer, and English teacher.
amandasuecreasey.com
710 Get Email Contact
40. a word, if i may
Roxanne vents her insatiable, lifelong passion for words and writing. Also covers articles on motherhood, poetry, fiction and travel adventures.
awordifimay.wordpr..
53⋅ 192 Get Email Contact
41. Thanet Creative
Margate, England, UK
Covers articles useful to writers, poets, and authors. Thanet Creative is a charity that supports writers and creatives in Thanet.
thanetcreative.co.uk
570⋅ 352 ⋅3 posts / week Get Email Contact
42. Creative Write-it Blog
Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia
Here you'll find writing tips, announcements, words by young writers, and more! At Creative Write-it, we are dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and empowering young writers. Our programs have been developed around the understanding that creativity and storytelling are open to everyone, that magic can happen with a little one-on-one attention, and that the vital skills of clear communication and creative thinking will support us throughout life.
creativewriteit.co..
1.1K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact
43. Touring Muso
Austin, Texas, US
Touring Muso is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, teacher. Follow this blog that covers all things creative and matters of the heart.
touringmusician.wo..
9 posts / year ⋅ Sep 2017 Get Email Contact
44. Steve Carlton Writing
Focuses on creative nonfiction writing, poetry, and personal essays. Also includes poetry, essays and creative nonfiction narratives.
stevecarltonwritin..
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Creative Writing Bloggers
Blogger Name | Blog Link | Total Blog Posts | |
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Joanna Penn | thecreativepenn.com/blog | 47 | |
Katie Smart | curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog | 44 | |
terribleminds | terribleminds.com/ramble/blog | 37 | |
Chiziterem | creativewritingnews.com | 35 | |
Anne Skyvington | anneskyvington.com.au | 33 | |
Chris Fraser | fireflycreativewriting.com/latest-news | 33 | |
Coordinator | blogs.bu.edu/crwr | 30 | |
Peter Rey | peterrey.com | 24 | |
SOTA Creative Writing | sotacw.org | 24 | |
Kate Longworth | blogs.conted.ox.ac.uk/mstcw | 20 | |
Vicky | hackneyandjones.com/creative-writing-blog | 19 | |
Julie Dickson | creativewriteit.com.au/blog | 17 | |
Keith Crawford | aboutwriting.org | 17 | |
Emma Darwin | emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting | 16 | |
Chiziterem Chijioke | creativewritingnews.com | 16 | |
Amy Han | creativewriteit.com.au/blog | 16 | |
Katie Geyer | writegirl.org/blog | 14 | |
Lauren Davison | derbyshirewritingschool.com/blog | 14 | |
Nom de Plume | medium.com/storiusmag | 13 | |
Discoveries | curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog | 13 | |
Laura Stroud | derbyshirewritingschool.com/blog | 11 | |
David Duhr | writebynight.net/blog | 11 | |
Melissa Donovan | writingforward.com/blog | 11 | |
QuinnCreative | quinncreative.wordpress.com | 10 | |
Katie Marie | touringmusician.wordpress.com | 9 |
Creative Writing Blog Topics
Topic | Number of posts |
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What's New | 49 |
Featured Author | 40 |
Creative Writing | 38 |
Poetry | 23 |
Writing | 21 |
Writing Tips | 18 |
Creative Writing At Leicester | 17 |
From Our Students | 17 |
Author Interviews | 15 |
Novel | 14 |
Book Reviews | 14 |
Author | 13 |
Fiction | 11 |
Events | 11 |
Poem | 11 |
Inspiration | 10 |
MSt News | 10 |
Publishing | 10 |
Craft | 10 |
Student Submission | 10 |
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