r/writers is a subreddit with 452k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses writing, feedback, critique, looking for, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review writing software, writing app, and ya books.
Popular Themes in r/writers
#1
Advice Requests
: "Losing interest. Need advice."
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "suggestions for note taking apps?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "These "self publishing" companies are so weird and predatory."
2 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Is this really a blue ocean opportunity?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writers
#1
Writing
57 posts
#2
Feedback
7 posts
#3
Critique
6 posts
#4
Looking For
5 posts
#5
Struggling
4 posts
#6
Writing Buddy
3 posts
#7
Publishing
3 posts
#8
Websites
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
: "Is this weird?"
35 posts
#2
Discussion
: "These "self publishing" companies are so weird and predatory."
25 posts
#3
Feedback requested
: "He sighed,"
20 posts
#4
Sharing
: "Another One Thank You"
6 posts
#5
Meme
: "How far apart were your first and final drafts?"
3 posts
#6
Publishing
: "Questions for a non-traditional agent call"
3 posts
#7
Celebration
: "Completed my first draft"
1 post
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Yearly
+113k members(33.5%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026