r/nonfiction
5k members
r/nonfiction is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses nonfiction, books, academia, booktube, and book.
A place for non-fiction writers, agents, publishers and editors to discuss their craft and industry.
> You're welcome to join us and share advice about writing, layout, typography, readers, sales, promotion, and anything else that helps us produce amazing books and publications.
Popular Themes in r/nonfiction
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to Read a Book by Mortimer J Adler"
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Change editors when moving from developmental -> content -> copyediting?"
8 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Writing a 100-150 page organisational history: what should I charge?"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "My new book about three Indian managers discussing how to fix their toxic work culture over chai & payasam."
3 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Why is it so hard to promote a nonfiction book?"
2 posts
#6
Opportunities
: "Uncover the incredible story of Lala Shri Ram, a true visionary who turned obstacles into opportunities!"
1 post
#7
News
: "Muslim Separatism"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/nonfiction
#1
Nonfiction
: "Check out these Nonfiction best sellers at my local Target!"
145 posts
#2
Books
: "Nonfiction Books to read if you liked Succession"
91 posts
#3
Academia
: "You Must Have Campbell's Books If You Love Mythology | Nonfiction & Academia BookTube #shorts"
69 posts
#4
Booktube
: "Dissertation Research on Philip K. Dick Valis | Sci-fi Fiction & Academic Booktube | Tiktok #shorts"
64 posts
#5
Book
: "Non-fiction Book club 📚"
60 posts
#6
Writing
: "Writing a 100-150 page organisational history: what should I charge?"
57 posts
#7
Shorts
: "Dissertation Research on Philip K. Dick Valis | Sci-fi Fiction & Academic BookTube | Tiktok #Shorts"
33 posts
#8
History
: "Writing a 100-150 page organisational History: what should I charge?"
31 posts
#9
Fiction
: "Best books for writing non-Fiction esp. historical Fiction or engaging biographies of spiritual saints"
21 posts
#10
Non Fiction
: "Recommendations for a teenager curious about radiation/nuclear accidents"
18 posts
Member Growth in r/nonfiction
Yearly
+600 members(13.7%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026