r/writing is a subreddit with 3.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses writing, looking for a, novel, character, and story, and they frequently recommend/review writing software, writing app, and platforms.
Discussions about the writing craft.
Popular Themes in r/writing
#1
Advice Requests
: "What are some of your guy’s tips on getting better at writing?"
13 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Reading is making me want to quit writing"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I'm looking for recommendations on how to write on the go without putting a keyboard on a flat surface or my lap? Do you just thumb-type? Dictate? If you dictate, do you use Siri or third-party dictation service?"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "JUST FINISHED MY FIRST DRAFT LETS GOOO"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writing
#1
Writing
: "Reading is making me want to quit Writing"
229 posts
#2
Looking For A
43 posts
#3
Novel
: "Does anyone have any tips/experience with continuing to write a Novel that you keep putting down?"
24 posts
#4
Character
: "What's your best hack for sneaking in Character descriptions?"
20 posts
#5
Story
: "why is working on an unfinished Story is easier then fixing a Story?"
14 posts
#6
Plot
: "Any experienced Pantsers have advice for a habitual Plotter?"
10 posts
#7
Characters
: "How do Characters outsmart an all-powerful villain?"
10 posts
#8
Tips
: "Request: Writing Exercises"
9 posts
#9
Advice
: "Advice for a beginner non-native English speaking writer."
8 posts
#10
Looking For A Place
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/writing
Writing Software
62 reviews
#1
Scrivener
4.5★ from 13 reviews
#2
FocusWriter
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Ywriter
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Writing App
61 reviews
#1
Scrivener
4.0★ from 8 reviews
#2
iA Writer
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Typora
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Platforms
39 reviews
#1
Scrivener
4.7★ from 11 reviews
#2
Reedsy
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Google Docs
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/writing
#1
Discussion
: "Why (exactly) is The Hunger Games so well-written?"
78 posts
#2
Advice
: "Is it dumb for me to WANT to write those cheesy discount-bin romance novels?"
47 posts
#3
Beginner Question
: "What's your best hack for sneaking in character descriptions?"
32 posts
#4
Other
: "I wanted to return here and thank everyone who told me to “just start”."
5 posts
#5
Resource
: "I'm an undergraduate student with an interest in becoming a writer and applying for an MFA, but there is conflicting information about writing as a career"
2 posts
#6
Meta
: "Announcement: Trial period for new form of post monitoring"
1 post
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Last updated: June 20, 2026