I have been doing a little work for the Dorset Writers’ Network in compiling a list of blogs to support flash fiction writers. You can find the link by clicking here. In the process, I reflected on the blogs which I find helpful and came up with the following. This is not an exhaustive list, just a taster of what’s out there. If you have any blogs you’d like to recommend, please let me know by clicking here to contact me. Enjoy!
I first became interested in writers’ blogs after attending a social media workshop delivered by Emma Newman. I wanted to gain ideas for promoting my writing and reporting on writing progress through a blog. Emma suggested following a few blogs before launching myself onto the web and I duly took her advice. I still find Emma’s blog worth reading and it’s especially pertinent for writers working in the genre of young adult fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction and the science fiction and fantasy genre.
Em’s place
A particularly useful blog which promotes free to enter writing competitions is offered by Patsy Collins. She has an established reputation for writing short stories published in women’s magazines.
Patsy Collins – words about writing and writing about words
http://patsy-collins.blogspot.co.uk
Patsy has also taken over the popular womag writer’s blog so you can learn more here:
http://www.womagwriter.blogspot.co.uk
Emma Darwin attended the same part-time, distance learning MPhil studies in creative writing that I’m currently undertaking with the University of South Wales. She now has two well-received historical novels published and offers an erudite blog to support others.
This Itch of Writing
http://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/
In terms of poetry, Josephine Corcoran’s blog has a substantial following. Her recently published pamphlet, The Misplaced House, is now available and she writes regular posts about the process of writing.
Josephine Corcoran
https://josephinecorcoran.wordpress.com
Joanne Philips is a prolific indie writer. She has self-published romantic fiction, a collection of short stories and the Flora Lively Mystery series. To find out how she achieved this success, see:
A writer’s journey
https://joannegphillips.wordpress.com/blog
I always look forward to reading posts on Helen Yendall’s blog. She writes about the trials of trying to make progress as a writer within the context of a busy life. Her posts are funny and informative.
Blog about Writing
https://blogaboutwriting.wordpress.com
the writer is a lonely hunter 
Thank you. I want to write more short stories so the free entry link is great. See you soon.
I’d love to read your short stories!
Thanks very much for the mention, Gail! This is a good collection of blogs and I’m looking forward to delving into them. Best wishes, – Josephine