Writer’s Digest Best Creativity Websites 2024
Here are the top creativity websites as identified in the 26th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2024 issue of Writer’s Digest.
A * means this is the website’s first appearance on the WD list. All listings within each category are alphabetically arranged.
1. Author Magazine
In this online magazine, you’ll find articles by and interviews with new and established writers and literary agents, along with an editor’s blog from Editor-in-Chief, William Kenower. Be sure to check out the “Author2Author” podcast for more inspiration and insight.
2. Electric Literature
With a mission “to make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive,” Electric Literature features essays on everything from books and culture to interviews with authors about their new books to articles on the craft of writing. Check out their two online literary magazines: The Commuter featuring short works and Recommended Reading which features the best in contemporary fiction.
3. Library of Congress
Need a reliable source for your research? The Library of Congress’s digital collection is chock full of historical and contemporary publications. The LOC blog is a great resource for writers and is broken down into easy-to-navigate categories, including Contemporary Books & Writers, Science, Technology & Business, and Geography & Maps. Also keep an eye out for online exclusive free events hosted by the Library!
4. Literary Hub
Literary Hub is a literary resource for those pursuing writing careers and those who simply love to read. From practical craft advice to curated reading recommendations, Literary Hub offers daily publishing news, story excerpts, author interviews, and more.
5. MasterWriter
Whether you’re a songwriter or a creative writer, MasterWriter has a database for you. Find the right word to express your thoughts through one of MasterWriter’s collections of word families, phrases, synonyms, rhymes, and more. While this is a paid service, it comes with a 90-day risk-free trial.
6. Terrible Minds
On this blog, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chuck Wendig shares everything from craft advice to market trends to discussing industry-related drama (and what it means for the rest of us). Topics include whether authors should pay attention to what’s popular on BookTok, what social media sites are easiest for authors to utilize, and book recommendations.
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