Who is the best writer on the Internet?

[John Wesley]

Out of all the blogs and sites you read, regardless of subject, who is the best writer?

I am sick of reading all the web chatter blogs with unsubstantial posts and countless links. It's basically a huge gossip ring, no one is actually saying anything. I wish more people would take on important life topics like Steve.

My favorites of the moment:

1. StevePavlina.com - No need for explanation
2. Violent Acres - This lady knows how to rip someone a new one, and when she does so she is usually right.
3. dooce - Very funny writing about daily life

Of course, I fancy my own site, Pick the Brain - Self Improvement, Individuality, and the Pursuit of Happiness, as well.

Also, The Show with Ze Frank, a video blog (ze's page :: zefrank.com) might be the smartest thing on the web. Period.

[stcounter]

Originally Posted by John Wesley

2. Violent Acres - This lady knows how to rip someone a new one, and when she does so she is usually right.

Thanks for the link. I just spent a while reading every entry on the site. The very first one she wrote gave me a chuckle since it was about one of the other sites you mentioned.

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[John Wesley]

Haha I hadn't seen that one. It's really true. I don't think I can take dooce seriously anymore. Now I sort of regret putting it down. She does take really good photos though.

Did you watch any episodes of The Show with Ze Frank? It's ridiculously clever and he does a new one every weekday.

[bollenbach]

mmm yummy good post!!

I was seriously thinking it'd be great to find some new online writers to read about

[Leaf]

I'd say Pook.

He used to post in the sosuave forums, concerning relationships.

If you're interested, you can download a compilation of his posts right here (it's the link on the top): The Don Juan Bible: Hints, tips and articles on the art of seduction, romance, dating and courting (DJB, DJ)

[munish]

Steve Pavlina is No.1.

No.2 is Mike Adams - communications evangelist!(one of the top writers on the 'net)
HealthRanger.org - Health Through Education

[moviestar]

Phillip J. Eby is my choice, a mind hacker: Live your dreams, or die trying (dirtSimple.org)

[Cassie]

Violent Acres is one of my guilty pleasures. I love V's brutual yet honest writing style.

[elainevdw]

Originally Posted by John Wesley

2. Violent Acres - This lady knows how to rip someone a new one, and when she does so she is usually right.

This blog very well could have been the highlight of my week. I swear, no blog has made me think this damn much since... well... maybe Steve's blog! lol. I mean, talk about getting past the bullshit we feed ourselves. One of the things that always pisses me off about myself are these metaphorical blinders I always put on. Do you catch my meaning? It's like, I'm consciously blocking all that side stuff that goes on in favor of focusing on what's directly in front of me. Which makes me unable/unwilling to really view a problem in its entirety, and also makes it difficult for me to have a strong stance on something and debate it (because I refuse to admit that all the stuff blocked out by the blinders is there).

It kind of goes along with the orthorexia nervosa post in Health & Fitness. And with just about anything having to do with religion. (Sorry; recovering faithaholic speaking.) People will feed themselves so much BS that they completely lose track of what's really at hand.

So anyway, thanks for the share. I feel brutally pushed a few levels up the consciousness scale after reading that!

[Matthew Shea]

The Violent Acres web site is certainly a good one and I love her writing style. She's just the no-nonsense kind of presence we need in society. On the downside, she seems to have a very detached, uncaring side to her that could use some work. For example, some of the things she says about abortion really turn my stomach (but that's a debate for another thread). Taking that with a grain of salt, though, it's certainly good material.

[Dating Specialist]

Read her latest entry (Violent Acres). Hmm, her way of writing is very black humour kind of style. Witty definitely, no wonder she's getting so much traffic ha.

Thanks John for recommending. Her writing does carry some bits of "violence" haha..

[Mark Lapierre]

Originally Posted by moviestar

Phillip J. Eby is my choice, a mind hacker: Live your dreams, or die trying (dirtSimple.org)

Seconded. Though I dislike the marketing 'tone' towards the end of many of his entries.

[John Wesley]

DirtSimple.org is a good site. Does anyone else think the guy looks a lot like Elvis?

[Fifth_Column_Media]

I'm pretty new to blogging to be honest, and I don't read hardly any (except this one) for the same reasons that have been mentioned: no real content, and a bunch of chatter.

When I started my own publication I was concerned about proviiding good content and so I try to syndicate good articles from other people instead of trying to force myself to write more. I still do write a lot, but I don't consider myself a great writer, but I am honest.

I definitely wish there were more places that talked about real issues, not necessarily the same as Steve Pavlina, but on all topics. Articles where you can tell that people actually care about what they're writing about (good or not), that's what I like.

Well, just throwing in my two cents.

Take care,

D.A.N.

Owner/Editor - Sights & Sounds from the Fifth Column
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[Fifth_Column_Media]

I should add to my previous post, that now that I do read a few more blogs and syndicate more content I feel is good, I've notices a lot more writers who are very passionate about their writing. I'm glad thats the case because I'd rather have the internet be a place for the exchange of ideas than a place for gossip and slander.

Just wanted to make sure to clarify my post, sorry for the double post.

Take care,

D.A.N.

Owner/Editor - Sights & Sounds from the Fifth Column
The Fifth Column Online Magazine - Sights & Sounds from the Fifth Column - Music, Art, Articles & More

A division of Fifth Column Media -- Freelance Graphic/Web/Multimedia Design
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[SuccessPundit]

Umm, Seth Godin. Violent Acres is good, but I don't think there's really any contest.

[yinso]

Try Brian Clark. His Copyblogger.com is impressive.

[joie_de_vivre]

My favorite writer is Joe Bageant.
Joe Bageant: The Beauty of the System
He writes mainly on modern culture and politics; you said any subject!

[Chrome]

Clark Howard, a popular radio show host has a great website. He covers many popular topics including personal finance and consumer awareness. You can visit his site here.

[skinnyninja]

I agree that Seth Godin is an absolute master at writing about business and marketing.

Here is an excellent blog as well.

[esn]

I suggest Thinkarette : thinkarete - seize your potential - thinkarete by Brian Johnson.

From his biography:
"Brian Johnson is a philosopher.
His mission in life is pretty simple: to inspire and empower people to "thinkarete" and live at their highest potential."

Good writing, good thinking (or visa versa...)

I appreciate all of your references to good writers.

Best Wishes,
Eric

[Mark Lapierre]

For his clear, concise, insightful writing, AndyMartin's posts here, and his Manifest Revolution website, get my vote.

[dhammapal]

Here is my favorite:
Paul Graham Essays

[helgi]

I nominate James Lileks