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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
: "What do women like in female characters or wish for?"
12 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "When you fix a plot hole and 3 more pop up like hydra heads"
6 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I tried 40+ writing apps. Here's my brutally honest ranking for 2025"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/writing
#1
Writing
: "Does focusing on storytelling over literary style make my Writing “lesser”?"
123 posts
#2
Storytelling
: "Does focusing on Storytelling over literary style make my writing “lesser”?"
14 posts
#3
Motivation
: "I want to be a writer"
13 posts
#4
Character
: "Hardest research you had to do for a Character?"
10 posts
#5
Plot
: "What are ways to make good characters?"
10 posts
#6
Characters
: "Writing Characters out of my age range"
8 posts
#7
Advice
: "Nervous to write new genre - seeking tips and Advice"
6 posts
#8
Inspiration
: "Is it important to keep writing even when you don't have Inspiration."
5 posts
#9
Genre
: "Is there an audience for the noir Genre ?"
5 posts
#10
Feedback
: "First Page Feedback"
5 posts
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