r/writinghelp is a subreddit with 30k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, writing, plot, beginning, and essay, and they frequently recommend/review writing software and dystopian book.
For any/all writers that may be in need of help and any/all writers willing to provide help. Encouraged content includes writing tips, tricks, & advice; supportive/motivational self-posts; common writing mistakes & how to fix them; critique requests; discussion posts about writing conventions, styles, & experience.
Popular Themes in r/writinghelp
#1
Advice Requests
: "This image explains writer's block better than most writing books."
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/writinghelp
#1
Struggling
21 posts
#2
Writing
18 posts
#3
Plot
4 posts
#4
Beginning
3 posts
#5
Essay
2 posts
#6
Blurb
2 posts
#7
Writer's Block
1 post
#8
Fight
1 post
#9
Backstory
1 post
#10
Media
1 post
Products Discussed in r/writinghelp
Writing Software
10 reviews
#1
Google
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Omni Writer
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Ywriter
4.0★ from 1 review
Dystopian Book
2 reviews
#1
M. T. Anderson
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Suzanne Collins
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/writinghelp
#1
Question
: "Literary writing practice/advice?"
15 posts
#2
Advice
: "How can I work on naming in my story?"
12 posts
#3
Feedback
: "First fight scene that I don't hate, but I'm just not sure if it's too wordy or not."
6 posts
#4
Story Plot Help
: "Which version sounds more interesting?"
5 posts
#5
Other
: "I'm writing a short story"
3 posts
#6
Does this make sense?
: "This image explains writer's block better than most writing books."
2 posts
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Last updated: July 6, 2026