Ready to ring in '07 with stronger, sharper writing? These blogs can help. They talk about a wide range of writing, from advertising copy to business writiting to fiction and non-fiction:

Writing White Papers

CopyBlogger

Successful Blog

Writer Way

Inklings

Want to know the ups, downs and sideways of being an author? These blogs talk about the writing life:

Rantings and Ravings of an Insane Writer

Paperback Writer

So You Want to be a Writer

Confessions of an Author

No rules. Just write.

Miguel Guhlin, the innovative educator we interview in this week's "Teachers at Work" feature, recommends these "must read" blogs on technology in the classroom and other topics:

Moving at the Speed of Creativity

2cents

The Savvy Technologist

Remote Access

Nancy Wells is a VT subscriber and senior copywriter from Chicago, IL. She graciously sent us this list of sites where she goes for creative inspiration -- when she's not using the Visual Thesaurus! As Nancy told us, "the Visual Thesaurus is on my bookmark bar nestled between Google and the Chicago Tribune. I go to company brainstorm sessions with my computer and get on the VT for ideas." Thanks for your support, Nancy!

Google Image Labeler "Gets my brain warmed up for thinking of headline and copy ideas."

Creative Ideas

Malcolm Gladwell's column.

Word Spy

Buzzwhack

Finally, Nancy asks you, our fine subscribers: "Where do you get ideas and inspiration?"

Please let us know...

Need to polish your pitch? Erin Caldwell, the public relations executive we interview in this week's "Candlepower" feature, recommends these blogs for improving your PR communications skills:

Better Communications Results

Communication Overtones

The Flack

Diva Marketing Blog

Micro Persuasion

PR Studies

Bud Hunt, the teacher we interviewed about student blogging, suggests these links for educators interested in working with Internet technology in the classroom:

"Check out my bloglines account, the contents of which are my regular reads. Another place that folks should look for resources and conversation is EdTechTalk.com. I also recommend Educationbridges, a community of teachers experimenting with social networking and other Web 2.0 tools."

Need to make a presentation to your client, company or school? Language is key -- but so is body language. These blogs tackle the craft and magic of powerful presentations, from words to gestures to tools (do not fear PowerPoint, just use it wisely):

Power Presentations

Presentation Zen

Create Your Communications Experience

Great Public Speaking