r/writinghelp is a subreddit with 36k members. The community frequently discusses writing, struggling, plot, beginning, and essay, and they frequently recommend/review writing software and dystopian book, and the most common flair used is question, advice, feedback, story plot help, and other.
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 Topics in r/writinghelp
#1
Writing
23 posts
#2
Struggling
22 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
: "Is there a word for this phenomenon/how do I describe this phenomenon?"
14 posts
#2
Advice
: "Inexperienced writer seeking to avoid "ruining ideas" with poor execution"
11 posts
#3
Feedback
: "Help me out"
5 posts
#4
Story Plot Help
: "Advice on what inspires you for dialogue."
4 posts
#5
Other
: "writing a fantasy for the first time and need tips for worldbuilding"
3 posts
#6
Does this make sense?
: "Authenticity of using non-Spanish names as American city names? (e.g. San Giovanni)"
2 posts
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Last updated: October 27, 2026