r/horrorwriters is a subreddit with 20k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses horror, beta reader, struggling, psychological horror, and advice.
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
: "I’m completely stuck with writers block"
19 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Guest writers needed for volume 2 of our horror anthology series!"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I am a prolific Nosleep writer and I got permanently banned without any warning, which serves as a warning for you guys, too. Here’s how the mods are turning it into an AI, low quality content slump, and how the only platform that can offer me the same reach as a horror writer is Youtube now."
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Open Call! Indie publisher in search of horror authors"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/horrorwriters
#1
Horror
: "Guest writers needed for volume 2 of our Horror anthology series!"
34 posts
#2
Beta Reader
6 posts
#3
Struggling
6 posts
#4
Psychological Horror
6 posts
#5
Advice
2 posts
#6
Cover Design
2 posts
#7
Writing
2 posts
#8
Development
2 posts
#9
Looking For
2 posts
#10
Submission
: "The Gotham Guillotine is seeking Submissions for its Issue #3: Gothic Marxism"
2 posts
Flair Used in r/horrorwriters
#1
ADVICE
: "this channel is an Excellent source for horror writing tips! The best even."
65 posts
#2
FEEDBACK
: "Opinions desired"
48 posts
#3
DISCUSSION
: "I am a prolific Nosleep writer and I got permanently banned without any warning, which serves as a warning for you guys, too. Here’s how the mods are turning it into an AI, low quality content slump, and how the only platform that can offer me the same reach as a horror writer is Youtube now."
40 posts
#4
SOCIAL/NETWORKING
: "Getting banned for formatting issues and for a doxxing a fake character is ridiculous"
24 posts
#5
SUBMISSION CALL
: "Thank you :) (and a new open call)"
15 posts
#6
BETA SWAP
: "Offering horror beta reading!"
5 posts
#7
RESOURCE
: "Where can I publish?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/horrorwriters
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+8k members(67.7%)
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Last updated: August 23, 2026