r/write

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The community at a glance

r/write is a Subreddit for Writers with roughly 25K members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Writing, Story, and Feedback. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention writing app and book.

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Established 2008
25K Members

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Yearly: +3K members
Growth: +12.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 449 members
  • 2016: 675 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 3K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 1K members
  • 2024: 299 members
  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 511 members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 336 members
  • Aug: 566 members
  • Sep: 451 members
  • Oct: 447 members
  • Nov: 226 members
  • Dec: 117 members
  • Jan: 164 members
  • Feb: 144 members
  • Mar: 76 members
  • Apr: 83 members
  • May: 42 members
  • Jun: 2 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    13 posts in the past month
    1. my brain feels empty. how do you get inspired to write?
    2. I’m so lost and discouraged. Would you read this? Any feedback at all is appreciated.
    3. How do you write rich characters who aren’t just annoying?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    my brain feels empty. how do you get inspired to write? · I’m so lost and discouraged. Would you read this? Any feedback at all is appreciated. · How do you write rich characters who aren’t just annoying?
    13
  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. None of the writing tools out there worked for me, so I built one.
    2. I need help picking a cover, please. (Thank you)
    3. I built a tool to help people find a writing buddy
    #2
    Solution Requests
    None of the writing tools out there worked for me, so I built one. · I need help picking a cover, please. (Thank you) · I built a tool to help people find a writing buddy
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How Do I Write WITHOUT DEPRESSION?
    2. I am simply too pissed-off to die.
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    How Do I Write WITHOUT DEPRESSION? · I am simply too pissed-off to die.
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Bringing an idea to life?
    #4
    Ideas
    Bringing an idea to life?
    1

Topics

  • Writing
    90 posts in the past month
    1. First time writing!
    2. None of the writing tools out there worked for me, so I built one.
    3. Existential dread about even considering writing
    #1
    Writing
    First time writing! · None of the writing tools out there worked for me, so I built one. · Existential dread about even considering writing
    90
  • Story
    36 posts in the past month
    1. A blurb Im making for a story. Would you want to read it?
    2. Your Idea is NOT Your Story
    3. Here’s my story what do you think?
    #2
    Story
    A blurb Im making for a story. Would you want to read it? · Your Idea is NOT Your Story · Here’s my story what do you think?
    36
  • Feedback
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I’m so lost and discouraged. Would you read this? Any feedback at all is appreciated.
    2. Feedback Request
    3. I need honast feedback on the opening scene of the 1st chapter of my book
    #3
    Feedback
    I’m so lost and discouraged. Would you read this? Any feedback at all is appreciated. · Feedback Request · I need honast feedback on the opening scene of the 1st chapter of my book
    12
  • Writers
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Writers
    10
  • Novel
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Novel
    10

Flair

  • here is something i wrote
    96 posts in the past month
    1. Write about happiness
    2. Amor Fati 🤍🌱
    3. Freckles
    #1
    here is something i wrote
    Write about happiness · Amor Fati 🤍🌱 · Freckles
    96
  • please critique
    44 posts in the past month
    1. I’m so lost and discouraged. Would you read this? Any feedback at all is appreciated.
    2. First time writing!
    3. I need help picking a cover, please. (Thank you)
    #2
    please critique
    I’m so lost and discouraged. Would you read this? Any feedback at all is appreciated. · First time writing! · I need help picking a cover, please. (Thank you)
    44
  • none of the flairs fit but im sure this is relevent
    17 posts in the past month
    1. True?
    2. In the silence
    3. Today I learned…
    #3
    none of the flairs fit but im sure this is relevent
    True? · In the silence · Today I learned…
    17
  • here is my experiance
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I can't explain it
    2. How I Write in Every Genre
    3. where should i post my poems?
    #4
    here is my experiance
    I can't explain it · How I Write in Every Genre · where should i post my poems?
    13
  • here is a free tool
    6 posts in the past month
    1. None of the writing tools out there worked for me, so I built one.
    2. I am just a human
    3. Magazine looking for contributors
    #5
    here is a free tool
    None of the writing tools out there worked for me, so I built one. · I am just a human · Magazine looking for contributors
    6

Product recommendations

  • writing app
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What app is the best for writting?
    2. What is the best writing app for pictures and text?
    3. 8 Of The Best Apps For Writers To Download Now
    #1
    writing app
    What app is the best for writting? · What is the best writing app for pictures and text? · 8 Of The Best Apps For Writers To Download Now
    3
  • book
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Book Writing Software Tools for Authors
    2. What one book is the best to read to become a better writer?
    3. Best book on grammar?
    #2
    book
    Best Book Writing Software Tools for Authors · What one book is the best to read to become a better writer? · Best book on grammar?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/write for?
Best for Writers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/write free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/write have?
Roughly 25K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/write on?
r/write runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/write cover?
On the Hive Index, r/write is organized under Writers.
How do I join r/write?
You can join r/write by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Writing communities like?
Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
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