r/writinghelp is a subreddit with 29k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses writing, struggling, feedback, plot, and characters, 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
: "Tips for gaining creativity after previously writing alongside AI often"
32 posts
#2
Ideas
: "Writers block sucks.. I need help with ideas."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/writinghelp
#1
Writing
: "I would like advice on Writing"
68 posts
#2
Struggling
27 posts
#3
Feedback
: "Could someone read my short story and provide Feedback? Willing to return the favour!"
11 posts
#4
Plot
: "Help me fix my Plot hole!"
7 posts
#5
Characters
: "Need help introducing 2 Characters in a timeline that makes sense"
7 posts
#6
Short Story
: "Short Story competitions"
5 posts
#7
Tips
: "Tips for writing unsettling characters?"
5 posts
#8
Dark Fantasy
: "Dark Fantasy [WIP 1200 words] Looking For Feedback"
5 posts
#9
Beginning
3 posts
#10
Advice
: "I don't know whose Advice to take anymore, and it's confusing"
3 posts
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
: "How would you describe someone putting their hands like this, while walking?"
33 posts
#2
Story Plot Help
: "Help me fix my plot hole!"
23 posts
#3
Advice
: "Tips for gaining creativity after previously writing alongside AI often"
19 posts
#4
Feedback
: "Starting to get back into writing after a pretty big break. Any pointers?"
17 posts
#5
Other
: "I don't know whose advice to take anymore, and it's confusing"
6 posts
#6
Does this make sense?
: "What do you think?"
5 posts
#7
Grammar
: "DON’T WRITE lisps, accents, or over overt stutters in dialogue"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/writinghelp
Yearly
+15k members(98.4%)
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Last updated: June 24, 2026