r/IndieAuthors
5k members
r/IndieAuthors is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses indie, book, author, writing, and marketing.
This is our subreddit. Tell us about your experiences, and teach others what you've learned. Nothing is too small to mention, as there will always be someone just starting out.
Popular Themes in r/IndieAuthors
#1
Advice Requests
: "Any ideas on the best way to advertise your indie books?"
26 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Booktok Support Group?"
12 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I’ve just left my job to make a go of being a full-time hybrid author for the next 18 months! Wish me luck"
6 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Amazon Purchases Not Listed on Authors KDP Order Report"
3 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "OPEN SUBMISSIONS CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS OF ALL GENRES"
2 posts
#6
Money Talk
: "The Missing Wolf: A London's Beasts Story eBook — RR Cooper on sale for $1CAD(That's like $0.00005 American)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/IndieAuthors
#1
Indie
: "Any ideas on the best way to advertise your Indie books?"
43 posts
#2
Book
: "I PUBLISHED A Book AT 16"
42 posts
#3
Author
: "Podcast for Authors (Update)"
30 posts
#4
Writing
: "Authortube Writing Conference - Writing Track // AWC 2022"
24 posts
#5
Marketing
: "Nuggets of wisdom on Marketing yourself and your books"
22 posts
#6
Novel
: "Soap: A Novel About Anxiety and Depression"
14 posts
#7
Publishing
: "I don't know if there are any Discord communities for Authors/Writers to get and give feedback and help with contests and stuff like that. So I made this server for writers, readers, anyone that works in Publishing that wants to help and grow, you are welcome to join."
10 posts
#8
Indie Author
: "I’ve only got my debut novel under my belt so I’m wondering how everyone handles selling signed copies as a self published Indie Author?"
10 posts
#9
Review
: "I got my first Review on Goodreads - ★★★★★"
9 posts
#10
Fiction
: "Seeking reviews for Crime Fiction and Historical Fiction novels"
8 posts
Member Growth in r/IndieAuthors
Yearly
+2k members(69.7%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026