Trying to build your writing and publishing career is a challenge. There’s a lot of information out there, and trying to discern a solid piece of advice from fluff or inaccurate data isn’t always easy. We are lucky to know a lot of really outstanding industry people who offer great insights, super tips, and valued feedback on a variety of marketing topics and publishing options. Here’s our list of the top 30 blogs and bloggers we really respect. We hope you’ll follow them, too!
1 http://annerallen.blogspot.com/ – One of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers, Ann updates on Sundays and her blog includes regular contributions from former Big Six editor, Ruth Harris.
2 http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/ – Books and Such is a Literary Management Agency. They sell books to a wide range of publishers in such categories as women’s fiction, general fiction, nonfiction, gift books, easy readers, and chapter books.
3 http://goinswriter.com/ – Jeff Goins started his blog in 2010, with a few burning questions in mind: How do successful writers make a living? What does it really take to get published? And, how do you pursue a passion? He shares tips on writing, creativity and making a difference.
4 http://writetodone.com/ – Mary Jaksch, Chief Editor, believes your writing practice needs to be directed in a positive way. Write to Done helps you learn new skills, practice them and become a better writer.
5 http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/ – Jody posts on her blog every Tuesday. She offers advice, encouragement, and inspiration based on all that she’s learned about writing, publication, and marketing in today’s tough publishing industry.
6 http://janefriedman.com/blog/ – Jane Friedman, former publisher of Writer’s Digest, specializes in educating writers about the publishing industry—from all perspectives, without hype or bias—to help them make the best long-term decisions for their careers. The Alliance of Independent Authors has awarded her a “Top Website for Self-Publishers” 
7 http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/ – K.M. Weiland mentors authors through her blog. Her blog is one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers.
8 http://www.trainingauthors.com/ – Shelly and Heather of Training Authors have a goal to help authors achieve book marketing success. Their site is full of resources and free downloads.
9 http://davidgaughran.wordpress.com/ – David Gaughran focuses on how to get visible and sell more books. He has written several books on these topics and shares tons of info about self-publishing.
10 http://www.rachellegardner.com/ – Rachelle is a Literary Agent for Books and Such. She started her blog as a way to create a community of writers both published and seeking publication.
11 http://buildbookbuzz.com/blog/ – Sandra Beckwith has more than 25 years of experience as a publicist. She shares tips and writes on currently relevant topics for authors. Build Book Buzz was awarded a “Top Website for Self-Publishers” by The Alliance of Independent Authors.
12 http://www.sellingbooks.com/ – Cathy Stucker shares useful tips and techniques for writing, publishing and selling books. She has free downloads available to help authors build their platform.
13 http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/category/blog/ – Offers review and editing services. You can become a member for additional perks and discounts.
14 http://selfpublishingteam.com/ – Toni and Shannon, the self-publishing team are passionate about helping indie authors publish their work and build dedicated fan bases.
15 http://catherineryanhoward.com/ – Catherine writes from Ireland and talks a lot about self-publishing. Her posts are fun and informative.
16 http://blog.writingspirit.com/ – Julie Isaac, the founder of has provided tools, solutions, and support to thousands of writers since 2003.
17 http://marketingchristianbooks.wordpress.com/ – If you’ve written a Christian book, Sarah Bolme offers guidance on marketing within that market.
18 http://socialmediajustforwriters.com/ – Frances Caballo shares tips and suggestions for using social media to your advantage to market your work.
19 http://louisem.com/ – Louise Myers talks all about the power of social media graphics, and offers tips on how you can make your presence more visually appealing.
20 http://writerunboxed.com/ – Writer Unboxed has articles from a ton of contributors that all offer advice and food for thought on the craft and business of writing fiction.
21 http://www.hughhowey.com/ – An author himself, Hugh doesn’t just use his site to promote his own work, he uses it to help other authors as well.
22 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/ – The Creative Penn is packed with information and resources. The best way to navigate through it all is to click on the “Start here!” link.
23 http://www.thebookdesigner.com/book-awards/ – Joel Friiedlander aka The Book Designer has countless articles (organized into easy to navigate topics) on his site that help self-published authors with every thing you need to know, and do.
24 http://booklife.com/ _ Publishers Weekly’s new site dedicated to indie authors, is in Beta mode. They have how-to stories and author profiles, and you can take one of their publishing self-evaluations.
25 http://www.norulesjustwrite.com/blog/ -CJ Lyons is a pediatric ER doctor turned NY Times bestselling author. He uses experiences and offers wonderful resources for the self-published author.
26 http://jakonrath.blogspot.com- JA Konrath is an author who blogs a lot about current events in publishing and on topics that authors should familiarize themselves with.
27 https://selfpublishingpodcast.com – Johnny, Sean and Dave will speak to you. Literally. Interactive and helpful advice.
28 http://www.lindsayburoker.com – A Fantasy author herself, Lindsay doesn’t just promote her own work on her website. She also promotes other authors AND writes blog posts with helpful advice on self-publishing.
29 http://www.writersdigest.com – Writer’s Digest offers a bunch of webinars, tutorials and boot camps to help you write better and navigate the process of becoming a published author.
30 http://indiereader.com – Everything about indie authors, books and the independent book scene all in one spot.
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