As promised in a previous terrible post, I have here a list of amazing bloggers that show what blogging is and how it can be.
When I tweeted recently asking blogger friends to give advice for 'newbies' in the blogging world, the most common reply was something along the lines of 'just be yourself, don't force anything, never compare your work or writing or interests to other bloggers' ...and yeah, that's f*cking right. 100%, you must always be you and never feel pressure to adhere to certain design stereotypes, content templates or posting schedules. They say you never get far when you're pretending, and that's true, but also if you do...then is it really going to be any fun?!
(A funny thing I found when compiling this list was that most of them are women, or mixed collectives...so I have since asked my male blogger pals if they ever feel an imbalance in the blogging world. May have to blog about it on my 'good' blog soon...)
A perfect blend of travel, mental health and actual honest fitness content. Louise works in Editorial at The Mix, an awesome youth charity, and also freelances.
Fab post: Have the Damn Lunch Break.
Beth Eve
Co-founder of The Olive Fox (see below); 3 main categories (Self Care, Self Help, Self Start) the loveliest regular features such as 'My Happy Things'.
Fab post: 10 Reasons Why Cats Are Jerks.
The Olive Fox
A lovely site various different bloggers post for, with 3 main categories: How To, Wellbeing and Discussion.
Fab post: How to Change Your Life in Twenty Minutes.
Whimsicella
Creative pieces aplenty, life experiences, great bookish posts too.
Fab post: Artists Don't Owe You Anything.
TAPEPARADE
Excellent vegan stuff, and some of the most engaging and enlightening content about race I've ever read.
Fab post: Sunflowers.
The Escapologist's Daughter
Utterly dreamy creative pieces, inspiring travel/event posts and her passion for things is infectious. (Even though we're the same age, I kinda wanna grow up to be like her.)
Fab post: The Story of a Story.
Arora Appleby
Her bio reads: 'I write about things you only talk about at 3am drunk in a field with strangers :-))'
And tbh that about sums her magic up.
Fab post: A Rant About How Bad Blogging Has Become.
Pack Your Passport
Fab post: The Ultimate Guide to Berlin Street Art.
Superlatively Rude
Author, runner of rad writing courses, my Instagram crush and generally fabulous woman, tbh.
Fab post: Thinking Out Loud.
I am Kathy B
This gal's creative writing turns me on quite a bit. Simple as.
Fab post: In the Dark.
Alex Green
An honest, personal blog with world views and creative musings.
Fab post: A Conversation with My Anxiety.
(+ I once wrote a guest piece for his blog; A Love Letter to...Sandy Cohen)
A Little But a Lot
Perhaps the most detailed book reviews I've read on any blog. Gorgeous personality in there, too.
Fab post: Me in TBR.
Lauren E James
One of my all-time favourite YA authors, she posts about books and writing and life.
Fab post: 7 Times Studying Science Taught Me to be Brave.
Clare Holman-Hobbs
My favourite fellow Winch grad. Future author and breathtaking poet; excellent bookish content.
Fab post: Great Reads: Mental Health.
Pretty Books
Not just book reviews, but also book hauls, tbr lists, and now a whole section for personal/travel/anything else posts!
Fab post: What I've Read / Everything Leads to You, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe & Editing Emma.
(+ I guested on Stacey's awesome Shelf Swap series!)
No Safer Place
Primarily bookish content, but some amazing opinion & personal pieces in there too!
Fab post: I Bleed Out of My Vagina Once a Month.
Queen of Contemporary
When I tweeted recently asking blogger friends to give advice for 'newbies' in the blogging world, the most common reply was something along the lines of 'just be yourself, don't force anything, never compare your work or writing or interests to other bloggers' ...and yeah, that's f*cking right. 100%, you must always be you and never feel pressure to adhere to certain design stereotypes, content templates or posting schedules. They say you never get far when you're pretending, and that's true, but also if you do...then is it really going to be any fun?!
(A funny thing I found when compiling this list was that most of them are women, or mixed collectives...so I have since asked my male blogger pals if they ever feel an imbalance in the blogging world. May have to blog about it on my 'good' blog soon...)
A perfect blend of travel, mental health and actual honest fitness content. Louise works in Editorial at The Mix, an awesome youth charity, and also freelances.
Fab post: Have the Damn Lunch Break.
Beth Eve
Co-founder of The Olive Fox (see below); 3 main categories (Self Care, Self Help, Self Start) the loveliest regular features such as 'My Happy Things'.
Fab post: 10 Reasons Why Cats Are Jerks.
The Olive Fox
A lovely site various different bloggers post for, with 3 main categories: How To, Wellbeing and Discussion.
Fab post: How to Change Your Life in Twenty Minutes.
(+ my favourite one I wrote for them: My Best Pal With Paws)
Creative pieces aplenty, life experiences, great bookish posts too.
Fab post: Artists Don't Owe You Anything.
TAPEPARADE
Excellent vegan stuff, and some of the most engaging and enlightening content about race I've ever read.
Fab post: Sunflowers.
The Escapologist's Daughter
Utterly dreamy creative pieces, inspiring travel/event posts and her passion for things is infectious. (Even though we're the same age, I kinda wanna grow up to be like her.)
Fab post: The Story of a Story.
Arora Appleby
Her bio reads: 'I write about things you only talk about at 3am drunk in a field with strangers :-))'
And tbh that about sums her magic up.
Fab post: A Rant About How Bad Blogging Has Become.
Pack Your Passport
A travel blog with a difference; it's not just facts and #spon posts. There's confidence and heart in it.
Fab post: The Ultimate Guide to Berlin Street Art.
Superlatively Rude
Author, runner of rad writing courses, my Instagram crush and generally fabulous woman, tbh.
Fab post: Thinking Out Loud.
I am Kathy B
This gal's creative writing turns me on quite a bit. Simple as.
Fab post: In the Dark.
Alex Green
An honest, personal blog with world views and creative musings.
Fab post: A Conversation with My Anxiety.
(+ I once wrote a guest piece for his blog; A Love Letter to...Sandy Cohen)
A Little But a Lot
Perhaps the most detailed book reviews I've read on any blog. Gorgeous personality in there, too.
Fab post: Me in TBR.
Lauren E James
One of my all-time favourite YA authors, she posts about books and writing and life.
Fab post: 7 Times Studying Science Taught Me to be Brave.
Clare Holman-Hobbs
My favourite fellow Winch grad. Future author and breathtaking poet; excellent bookish content.
Fab post: Great Reads: Mental Health.
Pretty Books
Not just book reviews, but also book hauls, tbr lists, and now a whole section for personal/travel/anything else posts!
Fab post: What I've Read / Everything Leads to You, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe & Editing Emma.
(+ I guested on Stacey's awesome Shelf Swap series!)
No Safer Place
Primarily bookish content, but some amazing opinion & personal pieces in there too!
Fab post: I Bleed Out of My Vagina Once a Month.
Queen of Contemporary
Lucy P is the don in the UKYA blogging world. She is a fabulous booktuber and bookstagrammer, a major fan of classic lit and is seriously considering Winch as her first choice uni next year!
Fab post: Meet the Booktubers: Being in The Times.
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Fab post: Meet the Booktubers: Being in The Times.
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Can you add any more awesome bloggers to this list?
Comment or tweet me and gimme some new reads, pretty please!
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