r/freelanceWriters
197k members
r/freelanceWriters is a subreddit with 197k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses writing, freelance, struggling, clients, and freelance writing, and they frequently recommend/review wordpress theme, keyword research tool, and media.
A place by and for freelance writers of all kinds to discuss and share every facet of freelance writing.
Popular Themes in r/freelanceWriters
#1
Advice Requests
: "Geriatric freelance writers"
47 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I am tired and bored. The job market is shit."
13 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Freelance writers of Reddit — where do you publish blogs and get paid?"
6 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Sat down to figure out why I always feel broke despite being fully booked. Took me 2 hours and I kind of regret it."
5 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Any ideas what to do with a pile of old unsold Constant Content articles?"
3 posts
#6
Opportunities
: "Landing a first freelance job with no connections - possible?"
3 posts
#7
Self-Promotion
: "Freelancing Niche (criminology & travel)"
1 post
#8
News
: "Does Cracked still accept submissions?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/freelanceWriters
#1
Writing
: "Writing job offer sounds great on paper but something feels off"
96 posts
#2
Freelance
: "Geriatric Freelance writers"
77 posts
#3
Struggling
: "I just want to say that there is hope for everyone that is Struggling."
36 posts
#4
Clients
: "UK freelance writers,Tell me how are you ACTUALLY finding Clients in 2026?"
22 posts
#5
Freelance Writing
: "How's Freelance Writing now?"
13 posts
#6
Writers
: "What looks like an AI problem in freelance writing is a pricing-model problem that started with clients and is finally reaching Writers."
12 posts
#7
Freelancing
: "Can't Get Family and Friends to Take Freelancing Seriously?"
12 posts
#8
Payment
: "Long-term client hasn’t reviewed work since September- Payment on hold"
11 posts
#9
Portfolio
: "content writer Portfolio"
8 posts
#10
Tired
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/freelanceWriters
Wordpress Theme
21 reviews
#1
Astra
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Polmo Lite
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
OnePress
4.0★ from 1 review
Keyword Research Tool
13 reviews
#1
Semrush
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
TubeBuddy
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Keyword Tool
4.0★ from 1 review
Media
6 reviews
#1
SocialRails
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Mautic
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Postiz
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/freelanceWriters
#1
Advice & Tips
: "This one sentence helped me get recurring revenue and charge more"
26 posts
#2
Discussion
: "So… how’s everybody keeping the lights on these days?"
25 posts
#3
Looking for Help
: "Content repurposing is too tedious when you're already writing 8 hours for clients"
20 posts
#4
Rant
: "Anyone else feel like they’re sustaining longterm trauma from this career?"
7 posts
#5
Portfolios
: "content writer portfolio"
5 posts
#6
META
: "Update to Posting Requirements"
4 posts
#7
Success Story
: "Just Got Paid for my First Article!"
1 post
#8
AI/Machine Learning
: "Client Loves AI"
1 post
#9
Resource
: "Freelance writers of Reddit — where do you publish blogs and get paid?"
1 post
#10
Rates & Pay
: "Pricing"
1 post
Member Growth in r/freelanceWriters
Yearly
+24k members(14.1%)
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Last updated: July 16, 2026