So, in order to remedy this problem, I went and poked around at a few well-known writing blogs, compiled a short list. This is probably in no way comprehensive, but my head is spinning (and there's a lot on that list already o.o) so I'll stop while I'm ahead!
Writers blog about . . .
- Their favorite writers/their sources of inspiration
- Favorite writing subject
- Their writing manifesto
- Who they're writing for
- History/politics and how it can be applied in writing
- How to handle criticism
- How to communicate your point effectively
- Developing a thesis or theme
- What they're reading
- Characteristics of a hero/anti-hero/villain
- Social media and utilizing it
- Motivational essays/speeches for actually going to write instead of procrastinating your time away
- Creating a "productivity system"
- Cliches they hate or love
- Revising, rewriting, and editing
- What to do when feeling unmotivated and uninspired
- How to manage your time
- Finding your writing voice/style
- Overcoming perfectionist tendencies
- Words that make writing weak
- How to get published
- How to find an agent
- Pros and cons of self-publishing vs traditional
- What conferences to attend; what money to spend
- Loving what you do
- How to write for yourself/others
- World Building
- Writing dialogue
- Writing descriptions
- Writing Magic
- What NOT to do for characterization
- Using punctuation correctly
- What made them write a piece
- Constructed languages: making up words and names
- Killing your darlings
- Free writing
- Commonly misused/confused words
- Interviewing people
- Resting
- Prompts
Other:
- Some host sorts of "sharing time"--asking readers to comment with what they've written lately
- Guest posting
- How to grow an audience
