r/horrorwriters is a subreddit with 21k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses horror, beta reader, psychological horror, horror writers, and horror story.
A place for writers of horror to exchange advice, seek feedback, talk books and discuss what makes horror great.
Popular Themes in r/horrorwriters
#1
Advice Requests
: "Resource for essays, writing, critique about Horror and horror-adjacent media etc."
6 posts
Popular Topics in r/horrorwriters
#1
Horror
10 posts
#2
Beta Reader
6 posts
#3
Psychological Horror
5 posts
#4
Horror Writers
3 posts
#5
Horror Story
3 posts
#6
Cover Design
2 posts
#7
Discord
2 posts
#8
Folk Horror
2 posts
#9
Animation Industry Horror
2 posts
#10
Gothic Marxism
2 posts
Flair Used in r/horrorwriters
#1
FEEDBACK
: "Updated horror cover/ thank you’s"
47 posts
#2
ADVICE
: "Cover feedback?"
31 posts
#3
DISCUSSION
: "I did it! MG horror book. 17k words - Written and edited!!!"
25 posts
#4
SUBMISSION CALL
: "Call for Submission: 100 Word Horror Flash Fiction Contest from Sept 15 - Oct 2, 2026. "Nightmare on Story Street" Capped at first 1000 submissions. No Fee. Must be 18+"
4 posts
#5
BRAINSTORMING
: "The new maid told me I was protecting a monster. I thought she was crazy until she vanished."
3 posts
#6
META
: "State of r/horrorwriters & Rules Update Discussion"
2 posts
#7
SOCIAL/NETWORKING
: "Critique Partners Wanted!"
2 posts
#8
BETA SWAP
: "Beta swap - supernatural horror dark comedy romance"
1 post
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+9k members(67.5%)
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Last updated: September 20, 2026