r/Write2Publish
4k members
r/Write2Publish is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and news, and the community frequently discusses writing, publishing, self publishing, book, and essay.
Publishing is in great flux these days, and this offers both great opportunities but also great confusion for authors. This sub is dedicated to those who are considering publishing (regardless or route: self, small press, big-six).
It's a place to ask questions and find resources to help navigate the turbulent waters.
Popular Themes in r/Write2Publish
#1
Advice Requests
: "Free Publishing Resources!"
25 posts
#2
News
: "Penguin Agrees to Pay Over $90 Million to Settle eBook Pricing Suits"
23 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Traditional publishing is 'no longer fair or sustainable', says Society of Authors"
11 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Paid Publishing Opportunity - Simily.co"
9 posts
#5
Solution Requests
: "An End-to-End Review of Reedsy.com (Useful if you're looking for editors or cover design)"
1 post
#6
Ideas
: "15 Ways Amazon Can Improve Kindle Direct Publishing"
1 post
#7
Opportunities
: "Fantasy Writing Contest open for submissions"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Write2Publish
#1
Writing
: "Things I Can Say About MFA Writing Programs Now That I No Longer Teach in One"
172 posts
#2
Publishing
: "Self-publishers starting their own Publishing imprints"
84 posts
#3
Self Publishing
: "One big way that book publishing startups can succeed now"
62 posts
#4
Book
: "Book Marketing 101: Start with the Right Attitude"
38 posts
#5
Essay
38 posts
#6
Amazon
: "Debate: Is Amazon The Reader's Friend? : NPR"
36 posts
#7
Author
: "Indie Author goes from unknown to #1 bestselling in his genre, and shares his pre-launch marketing tips"
32 posts
#8
Ebooks
: "5/21/2013: DBW Bestselling Ebooks - broken down by publisher"
29 posts
#9
Authors
: "Why Traditionally Published Authors Are Choosing to Go Indie"
29 posts
#10
Marketing
: "Indie author goes from unknown to #1 bestselling in his genre, and shares his pre-launch Marketing tips"
26 posts
Member Growth in r/Write2Publish
Yearly
+631 members(18.2%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026