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Kill Zone
A group blog by thriller and crime authors, with posts on the craft of fiction writing and the business of publishing.
Why it is here: Working novelists share practical craft lessons on plot, character and structure.
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Writers Helping Writers Blog
A blog from the authors of a series of writer reference guides, with advice on character, plot and fiction craft.
Why it is here: Practical tools and advice for developing characters and stories in fiction.
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Writer's Digest
Writer's Digest is a magazine and community for writers, with articles, contests, conferences and online resources.
Why it is here: Craft articles and advice across genres from a magazine aimed at working and aspiring writers.
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ProWritingAid Blog
The ProWritingAid blog shares writing advice from the makers of a grammar and editing tool for writers.
Why it is here: Writing advice on style, grammar and editing from a writing software company.
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Janice Hardy's Fiction University
Fiction University is Janice Hardy's site with articles on fiction writing craft and the publishing career.
Why it is here: Craft articles on plot, scenes and revision, written for novelists.
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Bang2Write
Bang2Write is a writing blog by Lucy V. Hay offering advice on screenwriting and novel writing.
Why it is here: Craft advice for novelists, including plotting and character.
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Anne R. Allen's Blog
Anne R. Allen's Blog is a writing blog co-written with Ruth Harris, with advice about writing and publishing.
Why it is here: Writing and publishing advice from two working authors, with a helpful tone.
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Writer's Relief Blog
The Writer's Relief blog offers advice to writers on submitting work to literary magazines and on the writing life.
Why it is here: Submission and craft tips aimed at writers sending out their work.
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The Write Conversation
The Write Conversation is a blog about writing, social networking and publishing industry news.
Why it is here: Writing and publishing advice and news for authors.
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Grammarly Blog
The Grammarly blog publishes writing tips and grammar guidance from a writing assistant company.
Why it is here: Grammar and style guidance for improving everyday writing.
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DIY MFA
DIY MFA is a site for writers with articles on craft, creative practice and publishing.
Why it is here: Writing craft articles for people building their own writing education.
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Be a Freelance Blogger
Be a Freelance Blogger is a site with guidance on blogging for hire as a freelance writer.
Why it is here: Practical guidance for writers who want to work as freelance bloggers.
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NowNovel
NowNovel is a site that teaches novel writing and publishing, with guides on plotting, characters and finishing a book.
Why it is here: Step-by-step guides to novel writing for people drafting a first book.
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