r/writers is a subreddit with 438k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses writing, feedback, critique, struggling, and websites, and they frequently recommend/review writing software, writing app, and ya books.
All are welcome at r/writers: fiction writers, nonfiction writers, bloggers and more! Get critique on your work, share resources, ask questions and help fellow writers.
Popular Themes in r/writers
#1
Advice Requests
: "Advice from experienced writers"
11 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Hey! I’m a writer looking for opportunities to work on stories, scripts, short films, YouTube videos, and other creative content. If anyone is looking for a writer, I’m available to work at a fair and negotiable rate. Feel free to DM me if you’re interested. I’d love to collaborate and work on some"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What are the best apps/tools for writing you have?"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Idea: satellite apocalypse"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writers
#1
Writing
55 posts
#2
Feedback
8 posts
#3
Critique
6 posts
#4
Struggling
4 posts
#5
Websites
4 posts
#6
Publishing
3 posts
#7
Characters
3 posts
#8
Story
3 posts
#9
Looking For A Collaborator
2 posts
#10
Looking For A Writing Partner
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/writers
Writing Software
88 reviews
#1
Scrivener
4.6★ from 27 reviews
#2
Microsoft
4.5★ from 8 reviews
#3
Google Docs
4.2★ from 6 reviews
Writing App
22 reviews
#1
Google
3.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Literature and Latte
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Microsoft
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Ya Books
6 reviews
#1
Rick Riordan
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Michael Grant
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Harper A. Burge
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/writers
#1
Question
: "Did you feel as if your writing actually improved while writing your draft? If so, what methods did you put in place?"
36 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Authors, what's the part of editing your own book that you struggle with most?"
27 posts
#3
Feedback requested
: "I am trying to write a Novella on Cialidini's Influence's Chapter - 4 Social Proof - Thoughts on Chapter - 1?"
19 posts
#4
Sharing
: "This is my MCs intro in the short story I’m writing. Still gotta polish out the grammar issues and I see one sentence that kinda kills the flow but besides that it’s pretty much done. How does it read? Any pointers?"
8 posts
#5
Publishing
: "A swirl of Red"
5 posts
#6
Meme
: "I made a mistake"
2 posts
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+112k members(34.4%)
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Last updated: September 23, 2026