r/NewAuthor is a subreddit with 31k members. The community frequently discusses book, author, writing, novel, and first, and the most common flair used is just published., milestone!, can you help?, self-promo!, and question.
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
Just Published.
: "Release day for my first book The Residents of Romiley Road: A History of a Cheshire Street in 1871"
15 posts
#2
Milestone!
: "I just released the first chapter of my multi actor audiobook for free on YouTube!"
8 posts
#3
Can You Help?
: "Do I need a Proofreader?"
7 posts
#4
Self-Promo!
: "Video Promotion for my first book, A Shattered Divination-Book 1"
3 posts
#5
Question
: "Practicing for CAPYHERO. Could a traditionally painted book cover still work today?"
3 posts
#6
I Did a Thing
: "When you see your own book printed"
2 posts
#7
A Friendly Advice
: "Writer tip"
2 posts
#8
Stats & Info
: "Had my best day on Kindle!"
1 post
#9
Other
: "Alternatives For AI Art"
1 post
#10
Audiobook
: "Looking for some Tech-horror?"
1 post
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Last updated: October 2, 2026