Writing Resources
Steven Johnson
Writer. (7 books, most recently Where Good Ideas Come From.) Web site creator (3 companies, most recently outside.in.) Dad (three boys.)1,438,927 followers | Follow
Writer's Digest
Helping writers since 1920. Publisher of Writer's Market series.286,634 followers | Follow
Mignon Fogarty
Podcaster. Author. Entrepreneur. Skier. Founder of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcasting network. http://is.gd/9a1.196,981 followers | Follow
Jane Friedman
I share links on writing, publishing & new media. Currently UC prof but headed to @VQR as online editor. Former publisher of @WritersDigest. Bourbon lover.153,132 followers | Follow
PublishersLunch
Publishing news tweets from the trade's biggest newsletter/website150,076 followers | Follow
W. W. Norton
Independent publishers since 1923. Tweets by Steve, Peter, and Sam.137,396 followers | Follow
Jon Winokur
Writerly wisdom of the ages collected by the author of Advice To Writers, The Big Book of Irony, and The Portable Curmudgeon.113,693 followers | Follow
Nathan Bransford
Author of the 'Jacob Wonderbar' novels and Social Media Manager at @CNET.99,884 followers | Follow
Gordon McCleary
Orig.from the inner city of Boston, Now enjoying and writing about the south. I am a Damn Yankee! (I stayed)82,398 followers | Follow
Julie Isaac, Author
Award winning author & ebook coach. Creator of #WriteChat 12-3pm PT Sundays. Coming Fall 2012: 7 Keys to Writing With Ease & Other Secrets of the Writing Life50,875 followers | Follow
Derek Haines
Author, storyteller, Aussie and Swiss. 'He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher... or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.' Douglas Adams.34,838 followers | Follow
Johanna Harness
Writer, teacher, creator of Claire Morgane novels & #amwriting hashtag. Represented by Carolyn Swayze Literary Agency. I live tweet as @johannalive.31,085 followers | Follow
Joanna Penn
Helping you write, publish and sell your books. Also fiction author - ancient mystery, modern thrill at http://www.JFPenn.com27,500 followers | Follow
Maggie Cary
Teacher, writer, and mom to 2 great kids & 1 big dog. I write about, education, parenting & kidlit. Author of Secrets of the Crystal Cavern (1/2012 release).20,399 followers | Follow
Debbie Ohi
Writes & draws for @SimonKids. Illustrator, I'M BORED (Sept/2012). Rep: @gknowlton58 at @CurtisBrownLtd. Chatty: @DebbieOhi. BIG NEWS(!): http://bit.ly/IQ1L6W18,372 followers | Follow
Children's Bookshelf
A free weekly e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on all aspects of the children's and teen book business. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L16,443 followers | Follow
Laura Van Vleet
Film/TV Scribbler ~ Looking for a good frim fram sauce with ossentay & chifafa and a side of -- Oh Yeah, I'm procrastinating baby!13,135 followers | Follow
Tony Eldridge
Author of The Samson Effect, The Lottery Ticket, & Conducting Effective Twitter Contests. Marketing Tips for Authors blog: http://tinyurl.com/aj3q3v12,186 followers | Follow
Chuck Wendig
Novelist, screenwriter, game designer, freelance penmonkey. Author of BLACKBIRDS (2012, Angry Robot). Dispenser of dubious writing advice. NSFW. Probably NSFL.12,107 followers | Follow
Angela James
Executive Editor for Carina Press. Dragging the world to the digital dark side, one reader at a time. Brilliant professional by day, mystical unicorn by night.11,811 followers | Follow
Jody Hedlund
Award-winning & best-selling author. I love books, chocolate, and coffee. When I'm not writing, I'm reading. What else is there? ;-)8,080 followers | Follow
Katie M John
Married to a handsome giant, mummy to a mud-puddle fairy. Writer of YA Fantasy / Fairytales & UK Bestselling 'Knight Trilogy'. Otherwise completely normal.7,965 followers | Follow
Jenna Cosgrove
Writer, music biographer, 80s tragic, 80s blogger, old-school rock chick, pop culture obsessor, glutton, dreamer, major LOSTie, scared of ghosts.7,717 followers | Follow
K.M. Weiland
I'm a fighter, a writer, a child of God. I write historical and speculative fiction and mentor authors.7,665 followers | Follow
Elizabeth Law
Elizabeth Law is a children's and YA book fanatic and publisher of Egmont USA. Unashamed theater geek and fan of Jonathan Franzen.7,427 followers | Follow
Greg Pincus
I write poetry, novels, and screenplays, blog kidlit at gottabook.blogspot.com, and talk social media strategy at the Happy Accident. I bat and throw righty.7,268 followers | Follow
Molly O'Neill
Children's & Young Adult book editor at HarperCollins Publishers. Occasional travel writer. Collector of words & art & stories & places.7,243 followers | Follow
Chuck Sambuchino
I help writers get published. I edit the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS, and am the author of RED DOG / BLUE DOG (July '12) and HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK.7,143 followers | Follow
Kate Messner
Children's author, reader, dreamer, educator, & TED2012 speaker!6,891 followers | Follow
Raymond Thornton
Artist, Illustrator, Co-creator of the illustrated novel, Upir and the Monster Gang. Former sailboat captain, and all around man of mystery.6,254 followers | Follow
Alvina Ling
Editorial Director at Little, Brown Bks for Young Readers. Editor of picture books, MG, and YA. (Note: My tweets are my own, not my company's)6,053 followers | Follow
Georgia McBride
Young Adult writer, freelance editor, founder of YALITCHAT.ORG, mom, animal lover, Nerdfighter, musichead. Agent=Tamar Rydzinski of LDLA.5,663 followers | Follow
Lisa Schroeder
YA and MG author. Most recent books are THE DAY BEFORE and SPRINKLES AND SECRETS. I love cupcakes, books, and people who are nice.5,477 followers | Follow
Kathleen Ortiz
Agent & Subrights Director @ Nancy Coffey Literary; Books + Baking + Tech. = Life5,214 followers | Follow
David Hunter
I write. What's your excuse? =) ~ http://davidhuntershaw.blogspot.com/ And Facebook! http://on.fb.me/sIWCiN5,110 followers | Follow
Therese Walsh
Co-founder of Writer Unboxed. #Author of The Last Will of Moira Leahy (Random House). Amateur picture snapper. Haiku lover. Currently craving caffeine.4,807 followers | Follow
Natalie M. Lakosil
Literary Agent at the Bradford Literary Agency, making my way through adventures in agent land.4,674 followers | Follow
Jo Knowles
Hi, it's Jo. I'm the author of Lessons From A Dead Girl, Jumping Off Swings, Pearl, and See You At Harry's (Spring 2012).4,345 followers | Follow
Roni Loren
National Bestselling Romance Author of The Loving on the Edge series from Berkley Heat. Tweets about writing, books, motherhood, & mancandy.3,980 followers | Follow
Martha Alderson
Coming this summer: The Plot Whisperer companion workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Write Compelling Stories3,844 followers | Follow
Harold Underdown
Children's book editor, owner of The Purple Crayon web site, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books3,675 followers | Follow
Anica Mrose Rissi
Executive Editor at Simon Pulse, a YA imprint of Simon & Schuster. Also: I like ice cream.3,653 followers | Follow
Dawn Metcalf
YA author of LUMINOUS [Dutton] & the upcoming TWIXT Novels [Harlequin Teen]. Fan of cyberpunk, steampunk, fairy tales, myths and like-minded conversationalists.3,636 followers | Follow
Red Sofa Literary
Tweets by Dawn Frederick, Owner/Literary Agent by day, Roller Derby Ref by night.3,588 followers | Follow
Wendy Lawton
Literary agent, writer, sculptor. Wife of 39+ years, mother to three. Pilgrim, servant, child of God.3,375 followers | Follow
Jill Kemerer
Inspirational Romance Author, obsessed with coffee, fluffy cats, magazines, and M&Ms. Represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary.3,300 followers | Follow
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Kidlit author (THE MONSTORE, 2013; I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BEAR BOOK, 2014; Aladdin/S&S), boogeyman assassin, #PiBoIdMo creator. Disabled but SO NOT. I dig you.3,280 followers | Follow
Bonnie Adamson
Children's writer/illustrator, represented by Marietta B. Zacker; ARA/IC, SCBWI-Carolinas; co-host of #kidlitchat and #kidlitart.3,266 followers | Follow
Angela Ackerman
A MG/YA writer repped by Jill Corcoran at The Herman Agency, I co-run the popular writing resource, The Bookshelf Muse.3,160 followers | Follow
Anne R. Allen
Author of comic mysteries Food of Love, The Gatsby Game, Ghostwriters in the Sky, The Best Revenge & Sherwood Ltd. Dorothy Parker meets Agatha Christie3,120 followers | Follow
denisejaden
Author of YA contemporary novels, LOSING FAITH and NEVER ENOUGH (Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster) http://www.denisejaden.com/Blog.html2,807 followers | Follow
Arch Editing
We're an editing boutique specializing in fiction and academic writing. We offer writing, editing and publishing tips and resources for every writer!2,744 followers | Follow
LazyDay Publishing
LazyDay Publishing is a digital publisher that is focused on the future of storytelling. We publish all genres.2,722 followers | Follow
Jaclyn Dolamore
I am a foodie, vintage dress collector, & author of Magic Under Glass, Between the Sea and Sky, Dark Metropolis.2,281 followers | Follow
Casey McCormick
YA Enthusiast. Lit Agent Intern. Blogger. WriteOnCon Co-Founder. Dachshund Fanatic. DFTBA.2,278 followers | Follow
Sara Sargent
Assistant Editor of YA, middle grade at Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins Children's Books. Chair of the Young to Publishing Group @YoungToPub. All books, all day.2,159 followers | Follow
Janice Campbell
Writer, speaker, reader, logophile, creative entrepreneur. Director of the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors http://www.NAIWE.com2,111 followers | Follow
kidlitchat
This is the moderator account for #kidlitchat (held every Tuesday at 9PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific). Follow @BonnieAdamson and @gregpincus for all chat updates.1,987 followers | Follow
Angie Frazier
Author of the YA fantasies EVERLASTING and THE ETERNAL SEA, and the middle grade SUZANNA SNOW mysteries. Represented by Ted Malawer, Upstart Crow Literary.1,973 followers | Follow
Larry Brooks
Getting real about your writing dream. No motivational B.S. here. Just the truth about what it takes to get published.1,917 followers | Follow
Victoria Scott
YA writer represented by Laurie McLean. Author of THE COLLECTOR: A DANTE WALKER NOVEL (Entangled Teen, 2013). I heart cotton candy and obese cats.1,789 followers | Follow
Nancy Paulsen
publish kid's books at Penguin, reads HELLO, listens to Zappa1,648 followers | Follow
Lindsey Edwards
I’m a mother and a wife. I write historical romance novels. I'm an avid reader. I drink lots of caffeine. I live in my sweats (very haute couture *g*).1,641 followers | Follow
KidLit Authors Club
We're a group of picture book, middle grade, and young adult authors who make every event a celebration of children's books.1,488 followers | Follow
Lisa Romeo
Essayist/freelance journalist, independent editor, creative writing teacher (Rutgers & online), book reviewer, blogger, consultant, coach. Memoir in progress.1,219 followers | Follow
Lin Oliver
Children's book writer, TV and film producer, Executive Director of SCBWI, tuna melt lover, reluctant tweeter.1,202 followers | Follow
Georgia McBride
A twitter chat for the young adult book publishing indsutry AND YALITCHAT.ORG the associated non-profit. Chat tweets from @georgia_mcbride.1,150 followers | Follow
Teri Smith
Blessed by God's grace, lover of fiction and competitive sports.1,124 followers | Follow
Heather M. O'Connor
Freelance writer & author of a YA historical fantasy. Plot & characters introduced themselves during a neighbourhood walk. We’ve since become fast friends.1,122 followers | Follow
Mary Beth Coudal
Mother of 3 awesome kids. Writer. Reader. Photographer. Teacher.1,039 followers | Follow
LindaJoMartin
Author of novels for children and teenagers, and inspired to write about writing.1,039 followers | Follow
Carol Gordon Ekster
I'm a children's author, retired 4th grade teacher, I've supervised student teachers, am the mom of a fascinating daughter, and a lover of yoga.974 followers | Follow
Indepenpress
We are an established and successful independent publisher, seeking new authors to join our lists. Contact us for more information on our books and services.887 followers | Follow
Clarike Bowman-Jahn
Journal writer. Picture book author of Annie's Special Day. Celebrating life one hour at a time. Proud mother and grandmother of wonderful kids.870 followers | Follow
Keisha Martin
Writer of Young Adult/Adult novels member of the Canadian Author Association and yalitchat.org721 followers | Follow
Zareen Jaffery
Personal Acct of Teen & Middle Grade Book Editor @SimonKidsYA; Volunteer Writing Instructor @MindsMatterNYC717 followers | Follow
Rebecca Evans
Children's book Illustrator and Designer. Mom of three rascals.697 followers | Follow
anita nolan
children's book author, freelancer, and writing instructor. Editor of Sprouts, the NJ SCBWI magazine, and reporter for CRENews.649 followers | Follow
James River Writers
James River Writers is a non-profit organization that builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia.616 followers | Follow
Writer Unboxed
A blog about the craft and business of fiction. Named one of the Best 101 Websites for Writers by Writer's Digest since 2007. http://WriterUnboxed.com553 followers | Follow
Kathy Temean
NJ Regional Advisor SCBWI - illustrator - author - Temean Consulting web designer -marketing consultant -Writing/Illustrating Blog www.kathytemean.wordpress.com528 followers | Follow
Angela Goughnour
PB & YA Historical Fantasy writer~Book geek ~Ancient history dork~Out of the Box & Against the Grain..Always!494 followers | Follow
Jennifer S. Wilkov
The eHarmony for agents & authors. Prepping you & your pitch, query, docs & approach to agents so everybody wins. The Result: a great book that gets published.451 followers | Follow
Florence Fois
Full time writer of mysteries in several sub genres. My stories are about NYC women on the edge of discovery, danger and fun.445 followers | Follow
Susan Raab
President of Raab Associates, a marketing/pr agency for books/products for kids/families. Marketing advisor/columnist SCBWI, reporter & podcast host.395 followers | Follow
Sabrina Weissler
Childrensbookradio.com founder. We are the longest running, constantly updated Childrens Literature guide and podcast. Author interviews and more.197 followers | Follow
MARI CAPENTER
I am an aspiring writer, working to get my first novel published.146 followers | Follow
Taylor Campbell
Novel-planning and -writing software. Writing motivation and organization. Check it out :).5 followers | Follow
