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The “Top 10″ Writing Blogs Contest Concludes

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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Comments 10

  1. Graham Strong wrote:

    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

    Posted 22 Sep 2008 at 10:03 am
  2. James Chartrand - Men with Pens wrote:

    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!

    Posted 22 Sep 2008 at 10:27 am
  3. Tom Chandler wrote:

    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:

    fly fishing the high country

    Posted 22 Sep 2008 at 9:28 pm
  4. James Chartrand - Men with Pens wrote:

    *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.)

    Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 3:12 am
  5. Graham Strong wrote:

    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

    Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 3:18 am
  6. Susan Payton, The Marketing Eggspert wrote:

    I’m glad Freelance Parent made the list. Maybe next year they’ll be #1!

    Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 5:39 am
  7. Tom Chandler wrote:

    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…

    Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 7:16 am
  8. Jamie Simmerman wrote:

    Congratulations on being named one of top Blogs for Writers, Tom!I really enjoy the blog.

    Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 12:37 pm
  9. James Chartrand - Men with Pens wrote:

    @ 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!

    Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 2:10 pm
  10. Tom Chandler wrote:

    @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.

    Posted 25 Sep 2008 at 3:45 pm

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