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r/writing is a subreddit with 3.2M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size, and has crazy activity.
Discussions about the writing craft.
Popular Themes in r/writing
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is it harder to get published in 2025 than it was in the early/mid 2000s?"
26 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I finished my book but I don't know what to do with it."
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Would this Writing app be useful to anyone here?"
1 post
#4
Pain & Anger
: "realizing my writing is a slog to read through is such a demoralizing feeling"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writing
#1
Writing
: "How Did You Start Writing?"
123 posts
#2
Feedback
: "How do you all polish your stories and find Feedback?"
12 posts
#3
Advice
11 posts
#4
Characters
: "Do any of you get sad for your Characters?"
8 posts
#5
Tips
: "Tips for an Insecure Teen Writer"
7 posts
#6
Motivation
: "[Daily Discussion] Writer's Block, Motivation, and Accountability- May 29, 2025"
6 posts
#7
Novel
: "How long did it take you to finish your first draft for your Novel?"
5 posts
#8
Book
: "My grandma is having me edit her Book!!!"
5 posts
#9
Publishing
: "Just submitted my first completed manuscript to a publisher."
5 posts
#10
Creative
5 posts
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