r/writers is a subreddit with 435k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses writing, feedback, story, critique, and publishing, 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
: "I'm a high school freshman and a wannabe poet/lyricist. Feedback? (Don't roast me too hard please)"
10 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Story Suggestions"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for self-publishing recs"
1 post
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Fighting writers block and the struggle of adding details and dialog"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writers
#1
Writing
: "Can someone give feedback on my Writing?"
93 posts
#2
Feedback
: "Can someone give Feedback on my writing?"
13 posts
#3
Story
: "Pirate Story"
8 posts
#4
Critique
6 posts
#5
Publishing
: "Publishing a book outside your own country"
6 posts
#6
Struggling
4 posts
#7
Websites
4 posts
#8
Characters
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
: "Can you give me topics to write about? I wanna write outside my comfort zone."
32 posts
#2
Feedback requested
: "Voragini"
27 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Am I Truly Jamaican?"
19 posts
#4
Sharing
: "Permanent Darkness"
6 posts
#5
Publishing
: "A good editor goes a long way..."
2 posts
#6
Meme
: "FR"
2 posts
#7
Celebration
: "Daily Online Mentorship"
1 post
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Yearly
+111k members(34.3%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026