r/NewAuthor is a subreddit with 24k members. The community frequently discusses book, author, writing, novel, and first, and the most common flair used is self-promo, just published, milestone!, hooray!, and can you help?.
A community for new authors to come together and share their work, thoughts, ideas, and stories!
If you’re looking for a place to share plots, bounce ideas, world build, self-promote, or anything else -- go ahead and join!
NO AI [yes, this includes your covers!]. Thank you.
Popular Topics in r/NewAuthor
#1
Book
62 posts
#2
Author
45 posts
#3
Writing
44 posts
#4
Novel
26 posts
#5
First
23 posts
#6
Help
22 posts
#7
New
15 posts
#8
Cover
12 posts
#9
Cover Designer
8 posts
#10
Feedback
8 posts
Flair Used in r/NewAuthor
#1
Self-Promo
: "I'm in a bookstore!"
33 posts
#2
Just Published
: "First Royalty Payment"
21 posts
#3
Milestone!
: "I just reached 50 reviews on Goodreads!"
16 posts
#4
Hooray!
: "I have sold 38 books!"
11 posts
#5
Can you help?
: "Would you stop?"
11 posts
#6
I Dont Know What Flair To Use
: "[For Hire] Book Cover Artist - Silly medieval cartoon style"
8 posts
#7
Suggestion
: "I'm sick of the constant AI in this subreddit"
6 posts
#8
I Did a Thing
: "I did a cover reveal for my debut!"
5 posts
#9
Chapter/Sneek Peak
: "I tried to print my book. Guess I need better glasses now."
4 posts
#10
Curiosity
: "Why is every new author’s book being called AI-generated?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/NewAuthor
Yearly
+20k members(459.6%)
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Last updated: July 20, 2026