r/NewAuthor is a subreddit with 26k members. The community frequently discusses book, author, writing, novel, and first, and the most common flair used is feedback, can you help?, just published, self-promo, and suggestion.
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
Feedback
: "Horror Novella 3rd Version"
11 posts
#2
Can you help?
: "Looking for motivation"
9 posts
#3
Just Published
: "I did it!"
6 posts
#4
Self-Promo
: "[FOR HIRE] Illustrator and concept artist available for freelance work. DM for more info."
6 posts
#5
Suggestion
: "Would you publish a book you wrote when you were young?"
3 posts
#6
I Did a Thing
: "I updated my cover and published the professionally designed version of the book"
2 posts
#7
Chapter/Sneek Peak
: "Free Chapter of Sins of the Cinder Prophet"
2 posts
#8
Hooray!
: "I DID IT GUYS!"
1 post
#9
Milestone!
: "I marketed my book to a Best Seller status!"
1 post
#10
Inspiration
: "https://whatwritersdontknow.com/briefings/traditional-publishing-is-not-free"
1 post
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Last updated: August 10, 2026