Blogs

Here is an incomplete and ongoing list of blogs that I feel may be particularly helpful to other writers.

Thoughts on Fantasy

https://thoughtsonfantasy.com/
Articles that analyze and debate the conventions and techniques of writing, with a strong emphasis on fantasy, and sometimes horror

Jessica Bakkers

https://jessicabakkers.com/
A humorous site with a wide range of categories; a mix of personal projects and experiences, words of advice, and a smattering of self-analysis, all delivered with a touch of whimsical humor.

Allison D. Reid

https://allisondreid.com/
This author focuses on medieval and fantasy topics. I’m particularly drawn to her Fantasy Art writing prompts, where audiences are given an image, rather than text, as inspiration; and the Medieval Mondays, a series of articles that focus on one small aspect of medieval daily life.

Needle in a Haystack

https://needull.com/
This blog previews articles from other websites, focusing on political and cultural topics that either highlight a growing issue, or explore the mystery and diversity of the human condition. I’m including this site because I feel articles like this can be a great source of inspiration.

MNBernard Books

https://mnbernardbooks.wordpress.com/
Melanie Bernard posts a mixture of book reviews and discussion posts, which are specifically written to encourage audiences to join the dialogue through the comments section. Each Discussion post is followed by a Highlights post, which condenses the various perspectives by sampling some of the strongest comments.

Kristen Lamb

http://authorkristenlamb.com/
Kristen Lamb is an author who regularly teaches classes on various aspects of the writing craft, including classics like character and plot, but she also puts a strong emphasis on the importance of networking and developing an online platform.

Questing Author

https://questingauthor.wordpress.com/
Articles alternate between big picture issues like story patterns and settings, detailed topics like good adjective use, and reflective articles that focus on issues like anxiety and self-doubt.

Fantasy Author’s Handbook

https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/
A mix of articles on writing with a strong emphasis on fantasy and horror, rnaging from technique and theory, to the writing process and experiences of the author, and various interviews with agents, editors, artists, and company founders.

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