r/NewAuthor is a subreddit with 29k members. The community frequently discusses book, author, writing, novel, and first, and the most common flair used is i did a thing, milestone!, can you help?, just published., 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
I Did a Thing
: "Got my proof copies"
12 posts
#2
Milestone!
: "My first organic 5 star review!!"
8 posts
#3
Can You Help?
: "How did you become successful at getting an audience?"
7 posts
#4
Just Published.
: "My Debut Novel is Published!"
5 posts
#5
Question
: "Where should I promote besides reddit?"
4 posts
#6
Feedback
: "First page, would you keep reading?"
4 posts
#7
Self-Promo!
: "Cover didn't make the cut... but I'm still proud of it!"
3 posts
#8
Venting
: "My beta reader guessed the twist in the 25th page"
1 post
#9
Hello!
: "German author looking to connect with English-speaking readers & authors 🇩🇪🥔🇺🇸"
1 post
#10
Other
: "worst scammer ever slid into DMs"
1 post
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+24k members(441.8%)
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Last updated: September 16, 2026