Michael Stelzner concluded his “Top 10 Writing Blogs” contest, and this year’s winners represent a nice mix of repeat appearances and new faces.
And yes, I did notice the Copywriter Underground fell off the list this year, and that was expected; I’ve de-emphasized the Copywriter Underground as a marketing vehicle (transforming it into a soapbox for a cranky veteran copywriter), and the winning blogs simply do more for their readers.
So congratulations to the 2008/2009 Winners:
1. Copyblogger: As the undefeated champ, this blog has held the number-one spot for three straight years! The baby of Brian Clark, this blog keeps winning because of its excellent and educational articles.
2. Men With Pens: James Chartrand and Harry McLeod are the dynamic duo who continue to deliver rich content and community discussion.
3. Freelance Writing Jobs: Founded by Deb Ng, this site is the first stop for freelance writers seeking new work and great articles (and it remains a top winner since this contest began).
4. Write to Done: This blog delivers a steady stream of excellent articles for all writers and is the product of top blogger Leo Babauta.
5. Confident Writing: Looking for encouragement? Joanna Young will help you take your writing to the next level.
6. The Renegade Writer: Linda Formichelli and Dianna Burell, authors of a book by the same name, help freelance journalists find inspiration.
7. Remarkable Communication: One part writing, one part marketing and one part selling, this excellent blog by Sonia Simone will help any writer succeed.
8. Writing Journey: Looking for a great stop on your writing journey? Bob Younce’s blog will refresh and energize you.
9. Freelance Parent: Two moms, Lorna Doone Brewer and Tamara Berry, provide excellent perspective on writing while balancing time with little ones.
10. Urban Muse: Susan Johnson covers a wide range of excellent topics that all writers will enjoy.
Keep writing, Tom Chandler.
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Hey Tom,
I was sorry to see your name was not on the list this year. Michael, I think, favours blogs that update every day or at least a few times per week. If as you say you have “de-emphasized” this blog in terms of posting frequency, that would likely be a major stumbling block.
As with any competition or “lists”, there will be disagreements. Not to take away anything from those who appear on this list, but I can honestly say that I would still put yours in the top ten — if not the top three even — of my personal favourites, regardless of frequency.
Looking forward to more!
~Graham
Ah, I’m sorry to not see you there, Tom. Come to think of it, I’d like to see more of you here – post, dammit! I like cranky!
Graham: Thanks for the kind words.
James: I’m not just cranky – I’m short of time too. Man’s got to have time to go places like this:
*cries* Oh, the trout… I didn’t go fishing once this year.
(Hint: Bring a laptop! Be like a CNN guy, reporting live from the scene.)
lol – yeah, do the live video updates with each fish you catch AND Twitter all at the same time.
Hmm, somehow this sounds like the opposite of fly fishing…
~Graham
I’m glad Freelance Parent made the list. Maybe next year they’ll be #1!
James & Graham: I’m not sure if I’m more amused by the idea I’d take a laptop fishing, or that you both think there’s any coverage at all at most of the places I fish… 8-)
Susan: They’ve got some pretty big bodies to crawl over to become #1; Copyblogger and Men With Pens are machines…
Congratulations on being named one of top Blogs for Writers, Tom!I really enjoy the blog.
@ Tom – I live in an area where people looking to move or buy still ask, “Can you get Internet here?”
I assumed you’d stick your pole against a rock and twitch the line every now and then while writing post drafts for your loyal fishless minions.
I’m shocked you wouldn’t have the same idea!
@Jamie: Thanks, but this year, I didn’t make the Top 10. Still nice to make the shortlist.
@James: Fish first, blog later. You gotta have priorities.