r/writerchat is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses writing, monthly check in, books, characters, and contests.
Check us out at #writerchat on irc.snoonet.org, or visit the wiki to learn how to chat with fellow writers: https://www.reddit.com/r/writerchat/wiki/irc#wiki_ways_to_join_irc
Popular Themes in r/writerchat
#1
Advice Requests
: "Does anyone know where I can find J.K. Rowling's original query letter to agents seeking representation for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone? I know she's shared rejection letters, but I can't find the original query. I'd love to see how she wrote it."
18 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Do you want to be a guest on my writing podcast?"
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "New Writing App Looking for Beta-testers"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "The writer’s block is TREMENDOUS lately. Deadline is fast approaching. Think, brain, think!"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Come and be an integral part of a start up women’s writing feedback group! Let’s build the community we all want and need. Comment/dm me for invite!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writerchat
#1
Writing
: "Writing Check-in!"
81 posts
#2
Monthly Check In
29 posts
#3
Books
: "Another site illegally selling self-published Books. Found all of mine there."
14 posts
#4
Characters
: "Does anyone find it much easier to write great Characters if they are based on the appearances celebrities you love? So much you get attached to them as much as a real friend thus making your writing far stronger because you care for the look-alike you created after your favorite idols?"
6 posts
#5
Contests
: "A Guide to Short Story Contests in 2019"
5 posts
#6
Publishing
: "Another site illegally selling self-published books. Found all of mine there."
5 posts
#7
Writing Advice
5 posts
#8
Feedback
: "I'm thinking about sharing my novel with beta readers so I can have legit Feedback (my friends & family don't like to read and I don't live near a IRL writing groups (as far as I can tell)). My questions are, where do I find reliable beta readers, do I have to pay them, and if so, how much?"
4 posts
#9
Nanowrimo
: "Nanowrimo: how to make best use of the annual writing month | Guardian Books"
3 posts
#10
Genre Fiction
: "Genre Fiction in university creative writing programs"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/writerchat
#1
Discussion
: "I just wanted to share how happy I am with going through with writing..."
29 posts
#2
Resource
: "Most popular words in sci/fantasy book titles over the last 10 years according to Tor"
24 posts
#3
Question
: "Does anyone know where I can find J.K. Rowling's original query letter to agents seeking representation for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone? I know she's shared rejection letters, but I can't find the original query. I'd love to see how she wrote it."
20 posts
#4
Self Promo
: "Do you want to be a guest on my writing podcast?"
15 posts
#5
Cool Stuff
: "Genre fiction in university creative writing programs"
12 posts
#6
Advice
: "A Guide to Defeat Procrastination and Get Motivated"
10 posts
#7
Humor
: "Totally me_irl"
7 posts
#8
Meta
: "Chat with us in IRC!"
6 posts
#9
Contest
: "Genre fiction in university creative writing programs"
4 posts
#10
Thoughts
: "What People Actually Say Before They Die"
4 posts
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Last updated: June 26, 2026