r/writerchat is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses writing, monthly check in, books, characters, and contests.
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Popular Themes in r/writerchat
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to find creative friends?"
21 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Does anyone have resources for beta readers of color?"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "The writer’s block is TREMENDOUS lately. Deadline is fast approaching. Think, brain, think!"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Looking for people who want to tell an interesting story"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "[Self Promo] 🚀 Glossary Generator - It's a tool I made for indies / self-publishing / small publishers"
1 post
#6
News
: "Evernote, the memory app people forgot about, lays off entire US staff"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writerchat
#1
Writing
: "I'm Writing a series and need advice"
81 posts
#2
Monthly Check In
: "Monthly Check-In"
29 posts
#3
Books
14 posts
#4
Characters
6 posts
#5
Contests
5 posts
#6
Publishing
5 posts
#7
Writing Advice
: "Can anyone help me write a usda grant proposal?? On have any tips to help me stand out?"
5 posts
#8
Feedback
: "I need Feedback"
4 posts
#9
Nanowrimo
3 posts
#10
Genre Fiction
: "Genre Fiction in university creative writing programs"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/writerchat
#1
Check-in
: "Monthly Check-In"
49 posts
#2
Question
: "How will previous trauma affect the protagonist?"
18 posts
#3
Discussion
: "About to be published, but..."
11 posts
#4
Advice
: "Does anyone have resources for beta readers of color?"
11 posts
#5
Critique
: "I'd like to illustrate free of charge for a self publishing writer."
6 posts
#6
Self Promo
: "Just published my list of 12 fantastic solo tabletop games and tools that are great resources for creative writers. Have you used these before? What would you add to this list? [Self Promo]"
6 posts
#7
FF22
: "Flash Fiction 2022!"
4 posts
#8
Contest
: "Genre fiction in university creative writing programs"
3 posts
#9
Partner
: "Anyone here 14 and a writer?"
3 posts
#10
Cool Stuff
: "Call For Submissions at Starward Shadows Quarterly: The Speculative Fiction eZine Where the Stars are Always Right"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/writerchat
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+266 members(4.9%)
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Last updated: July 31, 2026