r/writers is a subreddit with 418k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses writing, feedback, critique, character, and editing, 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 am a Professional Ghostwriter and Editor. Ask your writing/publishing-related questions."
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Notepad taking too much RAM what is the best text editor for large texts?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I love these rejections."
3 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I have an idea that can be both a script or a Minecraft smp storyline and want to know if it's good. It is only an idea though"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "how much did it cost you to create your first book? (self publish) also, how long did it take? (the whole process)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writers
#1
Writing
66 posts
#2
Feedback
: "Too many plot points in Book 2! Looking for a critique partner / writer to check my outline (Family Drama)"
15 posts
#3
Critique
8 posts
#4
Character
: "Writers: Summarize your MC's Character arc in one sentence"
7 posts
#5
Editing
: "I need help with not Editing as I write"
5 posts
#6
Struggling
5 posts
#7
Story
4 posts
#8
Prose
: "Do some people like flowery Prose?"
4 posts
#9
Looking For A Collaborator
3 posts
#10
Publishing
3 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
: "What's a character archetype you're tired of seeing?"
51 posts
#2
Discussion
: "This Applies To Writing"
50 posts
#3
Feedback requested
: "I wanted to share my new Comic Book: Tales From The Forsaken Phantom. You can read it today! Its my first ever comic book and I'm super proud to say that it's finished!"
31 posts
#4
Sharing
: "An updated look at my new writing space!"
28 posts
#5
Meme
: "This is funny & kinda true 🤭🩵"
22 posts
#6
Celebration
: "Received my finalized cover!"
13 posts
#7
Publishing
: "My first personal rejection :)"
4 posts
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+109k members(35.5%)
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Last updated: July 14, 2026