My favorite blogs and newsletters for writers

As a writer, it’s often difficult to find places to submit finished pieces or to pitch ideas. I swear sometimes that part of “being a writer” takes up more time than the actual writing itself.

I’ve often recommended various newsletters and blogs to friends, but I thought this info would be useful for lots of other folks. So here it is: the list of my favorite blogs and newsletters! No matter what it is I’m writing or thinking about writing, I can usually find an outlet that would make a great home to the piece.

Kaitlin Arford – Freelance Opportunities (weekly) https://kaitlynarford.com/newsletter/

Authors Publish (multiple times/month) https://authorspublish.com/

Ashley Broadwater – Ashley’s Newsletter for Writers (monthly) https://ashleybroadwater.substack.com/

Chill Subs (multiple times/month) https://www.chillsubs.com/

Erika Dreifus – Practicing Writing (multiple times/month)  https://www.erikadreifus.com/blogs/practicing-writing/

Freedom with Writing (multiple times/month)  https://www.freedomwithwriting.com/

Jane Friedman – Electric Speed Newsletter (multiple times/month) https://www.janefriedman.com/free-newsletter/

FundsforWriters (weekly) https://fundsforwriters.com/

LitMagNews (multiple times/month) https://litmagnews.substack.com/

Sian Meades-Williams – Freelance Writing Jobs (weekly) https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/freelance-writing-jobs

WOW! Women on Writing (multiple times/month) https://wow-womenonwriting.com/

Do you have a favorite you’d recommend? I am happy to expand this list!

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How to Help Grandma Understand the Rules of Her Granddaughter’s Sport

I wrote an article for Your Teen Magazine, in which I provide tips for parents who want to help grandparents connect better with their grandkids over the sport they love. Below is a short excerpt from the article, which was published on March 6, 2023.

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Preparing for Computer Problems as a Writer

I wrote the featured article for the 19 September 2022 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I provide insights based on my own experiences as a writer who lost many documents due to computer issues. Below is a short excerpt.

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How to Break into Travel Writing without Traveling

I wrote the featured article for the 19 August 2022 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I offer tips for people who want to break into travel writing but can’t (or don’t want to) travel. Below is a short excerpt.

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Bios: The Subtle Art of Bragging

I wrote the featured article for the 22 July 2022 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I offer tips on how to format a bio as a writer and what types of information should go into the summary. Below is a short excerpt.

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How Writers Can Gain Visibility and Find Opportunities on the HARO Platform

I wrote the featured article for the 17 September 2021 issue of Funds for Writers, published weekly by Hope Clark, in which I talk about the various ways that writers — both freelancers and creatives — can use the “Help a Reporter Out” platform to find opportunities for themselves. Below is a short excerpt.

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