r/RomanceWriters is a subreddit with 18k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses romance, writing, struggling, writing buddies, and writers, and they frequently recommend/review recommendations.
r/RomanceWriters is a sub for writers of all sub-genres of romance to discuss issues of craft, publishing, rights, marketing, well-being and any other issues of the romance writing community. Feel free to share your experiences.
Note: We are not associated with the RWA. This is an inclusive space for all!
Popular Themes in r/RomanceWriters
#1
Advice Requests
: "Where do you find beta-readers?"
26 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I hate that I can’t seem to find authors who write about real romance. It’s just corn smeared under smut in book stores now."
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Seeking Beta Readers [Contemporary Romance] The Year We Met Again"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "I need forced proximity ideas"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "📚 BETA READER AVAILABLE | 招募测试读者 🇬🇧 English: Are you an author looking for a reliable beta reader? I provide honest, constructive feedback to help improve your manuscript before publication. Paid beta reading service — not free. 📩 Message me if you’re interested. 🇨🇳 中文： 你是一位正在寻找可靠测试读者的作者吗？ 我"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/RomanceWriters
#1
Romance
: "How to write a Romance novel when you've read hundreds but never written one — where do I actually start?"
23 posts
#2
Writing
: "Looking for advice finishing a story I started as a teenager"
6 posts
#3
Struggling
2 posts
#4
Writing Buddies
2 posts
#5
Writers
2 posts
#6
Intimate Scene
: "Sitting here looking with disgust at my first ever boingy boingy scene."
2 posts
#7
Writing Partner
1 post
#8
Mentor
1 post
#9
Editor
1 post
#10
Blurb Feedback
1 post
Products Discussed in r/RomanceWriters
Recommendations
2 reviews
#1
Diana Gabaldon
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Shoshanna Evers and Giselle Renarde
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/RomanceWriters
#1
Craft
: "Blurb Workshop (Weekly)"
8 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Romance Writers —In Your Opinion What Is the Best Way To Make Your Characters Feel Real to the Audience?"
5 posts
#3
Publishing & Promo
: "What made you decide to publish your first book?"
1 post
#4
Community
: "Groupchat/servers"
1 post
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+7k members(65.1%)
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Last updated: August 29, 2026