r/writing is a subreddit with 3.4M members. The community frequently discusses writing, characters, plot, story, and websites, and they frequently recommend/review writing software, writing app, and platforms, and the most common flair used is discussion, advice, and beginner question.
Discussions about the writing craft.
Popular Topics in r/writing
#1
Writing
59 posts
#2
Characters
6 posts
#3
Plot
4 posts
#4
Story
4 posts
#5
Websites
3 posts
#6
Struggling
3 posts
#7
Writing Community
2 posts
#8
Ending
2 posts
#9
Novel
2 posts
#10
Hate
2 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
: "My character’s heartbeats just can’t stop beating quickly!"
38 posts
#2
Advice
: "How do I focus on writing only one story at a time"
8 posts
#3
Beginner Question
: "How to improve "the other side of writing", storytelling?"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/writing
Yearly
+186k members(5.7%)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026