Michael Stelzner of Writing White Papers recently opened up nominations for the best blogs for writers. I watched to see if anyone would nominate me, and at first wasn’t sure it was going to happen. I (for once) exercised some self-promotional restraint and DID NOT nominate myself. :)
So, I was a little shocked when the results were announced this morning:
- Brian Clark’s CopyBlogger: This blog is the leader because it does an amazing job of helping writers improve their writing.
- Deborah Ng’s Freelance Writing Jobs: For freelance writers seeking new work, this site is your sole destination.
- Tom Chandler’s Copywriter Underground: This site provides regular doses of inspiration and writing tips.
- Liz Strauss’s Successful-Blog: This blog has some amazing insights into the craft of writing.
- Angela Booth’s Writing Blog: All writers will find something useful at this site.
- Kristen King’s InkThinker: This blog is focused on improving the written word.
- Anne Wayman’s The Golden Pencil: Wayman provides gold nuggets of information to freelance writers.
- Carson Brackney’s Content Done Better: Follow one man’s journey to write better copy and make a living along the way.
- Dianna Huff’s B2B Marcom Writer Blog: This is your destination to learn about marketing communications copywriting.
- Allison Winn Scotch’s Ask Allison: For writers looking to break into the publishing world, be sure to check this one out.
I’m in some great company on this list, so make sure and check out any of these other great blogs that you’re not already reading.
Thanks very much to Michael for the honor. Now I need to go write something worthy of it! :)
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#1 Deborah Ng → 12.05.06 at 2:00 pm
I wasn’t surprised at all to find you at the top of the list. You’re more than deserving.
#2 Chris Winfield → 12.05.06 at 2:04 pm
Ha - I looked at the title and then the list quickly (before reading the whole post) and thought you had put yourself at #1 (which would have been deservedly so) ;)
Congrats!
#3 Brian → 12.05.06 at 2:10 pm Copyblogger
Deborah, thank you.
>>and thought you had put yourself at #1…
Chris, that would have been bold, even for me. :)
#4 Michael A. Stelzner → 12.05.06 at 2:31 pm
Brian - Keep up the good work.
You earned your position.
All my best!
- Mike
#5 Copywriter Underground → 12.05.06 at 2:55 pm
Congrats Brian! Great content and a well-deserved placing.
#6 Daniel Rothamel → 12.05.06 at 3:13 pm
Brian,
Congratulations. I love visiting your site. I find all sorts of useful stuff here that helps me on my blog, and in my real estate business. Keep up the good work!
#7 Tom → 12.05.06 at 3:23 pm
Congrats Brian
#8 Kristen King → 12.05.06 at 3:57 pm
Congratulations! It’s a well-deserved honor, and I’m glad to see you at the top of the list–right where you belong. Keep up the great work.
Kristen
http://www.inkthinker.blogspot.com
#9 Rodney Olsen → 12.05.06 at 4:27 pm
Well done.
The fact that you’ve listed and linked the other 9 shows a little of why you’re number one. You seem more interested in giving other people the tools they need than trying to keep readers all to yourself.
#10 Carson → 12.05.06 at 5:01 pm
Way to go! Definitely well-deserved.
#11 Amrit Hallan → 12.05.06 at 5:09 pm
Congratulations Brian! As the blogger above said, “Well deserved!” The shocking thing would’ve been if you hadn’t appeared there.
#12 webduck → 12.05.06 at 7:09 pm
Whoop, whoop, whoop!! Congratulations Brian!
#13 LearningNerd → 12.05.06 at 7:46 pm
Congrats! You have my vote. :)
In fact, I just did a post on my blog about how your blog helped me with my college application essay.
I’m sure I’m speaking for all of your readers when I say this: thanks, Brian!
#14 Bucktowndusty → 12.05.06 at 8:12 pm
Writing is Word-Oragami.
You possess great skill Clark San!
Regards
Buck
#15 Michael Webster → 12.05.06 at 8:42 pm
I have enjoyed reading your blog, Brian.
Congrats on the honour!
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#17 Ryan McCoy → 12.05.06 at 9:25 pm
Congrats Brian. Not surprised at all to see you at the top. I’ve followed your blog for a while to improve marketing copy on my websites. I’m now using it as I jump into the blogosphere.
#18 Patsi M. Krakoff → 12.05.06 at 9:29 pm
You are number 1 on my list, Brian, and thanks for the list, I’ll check the others out and give my readers a heads up too. I know a couple of these, but not all; I’ve been searching for other blogs on writing and didn’t come up with these… Thanks, and congrats!
#19 Mike → 12.05.06 at 9:42 pm
Congrats on a well desrved honor.
Hard work, gone about in a smart, methodical manner makes luck obsolete.
Having me as a reader doesn’t hurt !
#20 Steve Olson → 12.05.06 at 11:32 pm
Congrats Brian!
You deserve it. I am grateful for the advice you provide. I hope you never stop.
Steve
#21 Robert Bruce → 12.06.06 at 2:10 am
Right on. Right on.
#22 Mark McGuinness → 12.06.06 at 2:20 am
Congrats and thanks for all the advice/inspiration.
#23 Todor Christov → 12.06.06 at 4:53 am
Brian, Congratulations!!!
You deserve the First place in the list!
#24 Shrikant Joshi → 12.06.06 at 8:29 am
Hearty congratulations!! It’s been an honour to know you, sir!
(takes pen out of pocket, puts it on Brian’s table)
And as for writing something, well, you needn’t worry about it. You know the spot man, just hit it!
Regards
Shrikant Joshi
#25 Brian → 12.06.06 at 10:26 am Copyblogger
You all are too kind.
The checks are in the mail. :)
#26 R → 12.06.06 at 10:31 am
Congratulations. Keep up inspiring bloggers to write a better blog.
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#29 Ben Rowe → 12.07.06 at 9:37 pm
No surprise to me either Bryan. Your blog is terrific.
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#31 Denise Kincy Grier → 12.11.06 at 9:57 pm
What a perfect list! Thanks so much for this great blog and for this contest. I feel like I’ve stumbled upon a goldmine for freelance writers.
#32 Matt Keegan → 12.12.06 at 3:02 pm
Good stuff! I regularly visit three of the blogs mentioned and can tell you that they each deserve Top Ten status. Two you have listed are new to me, so I’ll bookmark them and check them out later.
#33 Lauren → 12.14.06 at 9:54 am
I would suggest ConsultantJournal.com as a good resource for professionals who are looking to go freelance. I found the section on setting fees very helpful.
#34 jf.sellsius → 12.17.06 at 12:47 pm
Congratulations Brian. Well deserved.
#35 Michael A. Stelzner → 01.16.07 at 1:18 pm
Brian;
I think your readers might also be interested in the “Top 10″ blog posts on writing from these folks.
Here is the URL: http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/2006/12/25/top-10-posts-for-writers/
I should have posted this earlier.
Mike
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Interesting list. I’ve got some serious learning to do. Nonetheless, I am delighted at the traffic I get on my blog (stimulated largely through a daily newspaper column).
Thanks for the guidance gained through reading your excellent work.
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