Can I mention again how much I love Twitter? I’ve met some wonderful moms on Twitter, and have also been introduced to some amazing writers who have inspired me to explore my own writing and writing purpose. I wanted to highlight a few of them today, since I know so many of my loyal fans are writers and bloggers themselves. I hope these websites can bring your insights as well into your writing and your life!
Words for Hire - Karen Swim (don’t you love her name?) is the CEO of a targeted writing and marketing firm. Aside from being a perpetually cheerful and positive person, Words for Hire is Karen’s way of giving readers back a bit of her experience, which turning a mirror to you. Karen always asks readers focused, important questions about the roadmap of life. I look forward to getting her daily post in my inbox every evening - they give me a great reason to go to sleep thinking about how I can be a better writer and person. Follow Karen Swim on Twitter.
ProBlogger - If you’re a blogger who wants to make money, Problogger should be your first stop. Darren Rowse leads a group of writers as they guide you through the AdSense process, tricks for improving your blog, business blogging, and much more. Problogger is often a bit technical for me, but I do like the articles that highlight networking with other blogs, building blogging relationships, as well as many, many links to job boards and other freelance websites. Follow ProBlogger on Twitter.
The Writing Journey - For more personal insights into writing, I really enjoy Bob Younce’s really helpful, no-frills posts. As Bob puts it, he’s “helping internet writers to acheive their dreams”. From fiction to internet writing, The Writing Journey reminds you that, whether writing is a job or a labor of love for you, it is truly a journey to be navigated! Follow Writing Journey on Twitter.
How Not to Write - Jamie Grove is a self-described “cheery fellow” (seriously, he told me himself!), and his blog about writing, rejection, and redemption really shows how well he handles the often-rocky road of writing. It’s wonderful to read about someone else’s writing process, book reviews, and of course What Not to Do When Your Story is Rejected. Follow How Not to Write on Twitter.
But I am a cheery fellow! See, here’s a smiley to prove it.
Thanks for the link love. I feel very honored to be included among the real blogging stars in this post.
[two, count them, two smileys]
*blushing* I echo Jamie’s sentiments. I am honored to be mentioned by such a superstar (you are fabulous, you do know that right?) in a superstar line-up. All of these gentleman are people I greatly respect and readers would do well to add those blogs to their feed readers. I am so glad that I could offer a little encouragement and support. I know that the business of writing can be a tough road but the community is filled with people who will cheer you on, cushion you if you fall and dust you off and set you on the right road again. I am going to top my dear friend Jamie by giving you three cheers. Ha! \o/\o/\o/
I agree with you on ProBlogger. I adore his posts and he is so down to earth. Thanks for the other suggestions. I will have to check them out.