r/Writers

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About r/Writers

All are welcome at r/writers: fiction writers, nonfiction writers, bloggers and more! Get critique on your work, share resources, ask questions and help fellow writers.

The community at a glance

r/Writers is a Subreddit for Writers with roughly 418K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Writing topic page.

Roughly 109K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Writing, Websites, and Feedback. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention writing app, laptop, and publishing platform.

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Established 2009
418K Members

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Yearly: +109K members
Growth: +35.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 1K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 36K members
  • 2020: 41K members
  • 2021: 30K members
  • 2023: 63K members
  • 2024: 64K members
  • 2025: 96K members
  • 2026: 64K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 8K members
  • Sep: 7K members
  • Oct: 7K members
  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 10K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 10K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 6K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I am a Professional Ghostwriter and Editor. Ask your writing/publishing-related questions.
    2. First book. First draft. First wave of anxiety and doubt. Looking for advice for a newbie writer.
    3. How to make maps ??
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I am a Professional Ghostwriter and Editor. Ask your writing/publishing-related questions. · First book. First draft. First wave of anxiety and doubt. Looking for advice for a newbie writer. · How to make maps ??
    20
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Notepad taking too much RAM what is the best text editor for large texts?
    2. Is it a bad idea to find an editor on Fiverr?
    3. Question, what is a similar platform like webtoon but for Authors/Writers to write and publish in?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Notepad taking too much RAM what is the best text editor for large texts? · Is it a bad idea to find an editor on Fiverr? · Question, what is a similar platform like webtoon but for Authors/Writers to write and publish in?
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I love these rejections.
    2. Lost an entire chapter overnight because PC failed to save. I m completely devastated. How do I start over .
    3. Why is my writing so bad? I feel like quitting
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    I love these rejections. · Lost an entire chapter overnight because PC failed to save. I m completely devastated. How do I start over . · Why is my writing so bad? I feel like quitting
    3
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I have an idea that can be both a script or a Minecraft smp storyline and want to know if it's good. It is only an idea though
    #4
    Ideas
    I have an idea that can be both a script or a Minecraft smp storyline and want to know if it's good. It is only an idea though
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. how much did it cost you to create your first book? (self publish) also, how long did it take? (the whole process)
    #5
    Money Talk
    how much did it cost you to create your first book? (self publish) also, how long did it take? (the whole process)
    1

Topics

  • Writing
    64 posts in the past month
    #1
    Writing
    64
  • Websites
    19 posts in the past month
    #2
    Websites
    19
  • Feedback
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Too many plot points in Book 2! Looking for a critique partner / writer to check my outline (Family Drama)
    #3
    Feedback
    Too many plot points in Book 2! Looking for a critique partner / writer to check my outline (Family Drama)
    15
  • Critique
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Critique
    8
  • Character
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Writers: Summarize your MC's character arc in one sentence
    2. I have a character speaking in a Scottish way how should i translate in text
    3. Well written story with forgettable characters or forgettable story with memorable and well written characters?
    #5
    Character
    Writers: Summarize your MC's character arc in one sentence · I have a character speaking in a Scottish way how should i translate in text · Well written story with forgettable characters or forgettable story with memorable and well written characters?
    6

Flair

  • Question
    51 posts in the past month
    1. What's a character archetype you're tired of seeing?
    2. Everyone has a first draft, but what does that actually LOOK LIKE?
    3. Here are 10 samples of over-the-top Purple Prose. Can you name the original line?
    #1
    Question
    What's a character archetype you're tired of seeing? · Everyone has a first draft, but what does that actually LOOK LIKE? · Here are 10 samples of over-the-top Purple Prose. Can you name the original line?
    51
  • Discussion
    50 posts in the past month
    1. This Applies To Writing
    2. Author snapped
    3. Am I the only person on this subreddit that doesn’t relate to these memes?
    #2
    Discussion
    This Applies To Writing · Author snapped · Am I the only person on this subreddit that doesn’t relate to these memes?
    50
  • Feedback requested
    31 posts in the past month
    1. I wanted to share my new Comic Book: Tales From The Forsaken Phantom. You can read it today! Its my first ever comic book and I'm super proud to say that it's finished!
    2. Do some people like flowery prose?
    3. I'm an artist first and an author second. I naturally draw settings and character designs instead of describing them in prose. Is this hurting my writing, or is it okay to lean into visual storytelling? Should I practice descriptive writing more?
    #3
    Feedback requested
    I wanted to share my new Comic Book: Tales From The Forsaken Phantom. You can read it today! Its my first ever comic book and I'm super proud to say that it's finished! · Do some people like flowery prose? · I'm an artist first and an author second. I naturally draw settings and character designs instead of describing them in prose. Is this hurting my writing, or is it okay to lean into visual storytelling? Should I practice descriptive writing more?
    31
  • Sharing
    28 posts in the past month
    1. An updated look at my new writing space!
    2. My writing setup. (Though I'm only a beginner, I liked this cool keyboard so I didn't lose the chance during a sale)
    3. Today I wrote 4,000 words, solved a plot problem, and had a great time.
    #4
    Sharing
    An updated look at my new writing space! · My writing setup. (Though I'm only a beginner, I liked this cool keyboard so I didn't lose the chance during a sale) · Today I wrote 4,000 words, solved a plot problem, and had a great time.
    28
  • Meme
    22 posts in the past month
    1. This is funny & kinda true 🤭🩵
    2. Whyyyy?
    3. Being both is a rollercoaster tho
    #5
    Meme
    This is funny & kinda true 🤭🩵 · Whyyyy? · Being both is a rollercoaster tho
    22

Product recommendations

  • writing app
    11 posts in the past month
    1. what would be the best apps to use?
    2. Best apps to publish original work?
    3. Keeping it Organized - Looking for the Best App to Organize All My Writing Projects
    #1
    writing app
    what would be the best apps to use? · Best apps to publish original work? · Keeping it Organized - Looking for the Best App to Organize All My Writing Projects
    11
  • laptop
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Which chair and laptop/PC do you find the best for long periods of writing?
    2. What laptop is best for writing a book?
    3. Laptops or writing devices that you recommend for minimizing distractions while writing?
    #2
    laptop
    Which chair and laptop/PC do you find the best for long periods of writing? · What laptop is best for writing a book? · Laptops or writing devices that you recommend for minimizing distractions while writing?
    7
  • publishing platform
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best Platform to Publish
    2. Best apps to publish original work?
    3. best platform to write/upload?
    #3
    publishing platform
    Best Platform to Publish · Best apps to publish original work? · best platform to write/upload?
    7
  • writing software
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best to writing software to download
    2. Looking for the best software setup to write my first nonfiction book
    3. Can anyone recommend good editing software?
    #4
    writing software
    Best to writing software to download · Looking for the best software setup to write my first nonfiction book · Can anyone recommend good editing software?
    3
  • publisher
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend me a good publisher?
    2. Can anyone recommend me a good publisher?
    3. Hello, friends! Can anyone here recommend me a publisher, or two, who accepts submissions for Christmas themed novels?
    #5
    publisher
    Can anyone recommend me a good publisher? · Can anyone recommend me a good publisher? · Hello, friends! Can anyone here recommend me a publisher, or two, who accepts submissions for Christmas themed novels?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Writers for?
Best for Writers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Writers 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/Writers have?
Roughly 418K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Writers on?
r/Writers 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/Writers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Writers is organized under Writers.
How do I join r/Writers?
You can join r/Writers 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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