What are writing communities?

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.

What are the best writing communities to join?

Author Ever After and Alessandra Torre Inkers have the highest review scores in the Hive Index directory of communities. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experiences, not an editorial ranking. See more rated listings in the Hive Index directory of communities on Hive Index.

Which platforms host the most writing communities?

Independent Platforms (29), Reddit (22), and Facebook (10) are the most common platforms for writing communities in the Hive Index directory of communities.

Are there free writing communities?

75 of 88 (85%) are marked as free to join, including Freelance Opportunities, Paid Projects, Deep Words, and Absolute Write Discord. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Are there paid writing communities?

13 of 88 (15%) require payment, an application, or both. Notable paid listings include London Writers' Salon, Author Ever After, From Written to Recommended, and Online News Association Community.

What features do these communities offer?

Forum is the most common (70%). Others that show up often include live chat and newsletter. Use feature filters on Hive Index to narrow results.

How large are writing communities?

Hive Index lists 88 writing communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. The largest include r/WritingPrompts (18.9M members), r/writing (3.4M members), and r/worldbuilding (1.9M members). Median reported size is about 16K members (67 listings with member data).

How do I grow my Writing community?

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How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in the Hive Index directory of communities, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead. These listings in the Hive Index directory of communities were last updated 9/16/2026.

88 Best Writing Communities (Updated Sep 2026)

88 Online Communities for Writers

Updated 9/16/2026

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#1
Freelance Opportunities
on whatsapp
Daily freelance job postings and project opportunities for writers, designers, developers, and marketers.
Chat
852 views / month
#2
Paid Projects
on whatsapp
A group posting paid writing projects, client opportunities, and content creation gigs for freelance writers.
Chat
374 views / month
#3
Deep Words
on whatsapp
A group for writers and poets to share their work, get constructive feedback, and connect with fellow wordsmiths.
Chat
85 views / month
#4
Absolute Write Discord
on discord
Absolute Write is a popular writing forum. It's undergoing a transition, and some of the community is hanging out on Discord. Why not join them?
658 members
Chat
58 views / month
#5
Academic Writing
on whatsapp
A support group for academic writers and researchers to discuss论文 writing, citations, and publishing strategies.
Chat
43 views / month
#6
The Creative Academy for Writers
on mighty-networks
The Creative Academy for Writers offers online coaching, forums, workshops and accountability. We welcome authors from all stages in their author journey from multi-published bestsellers to those just starting out. Our group includes writers from various fiction genres, as well as non-fiction, memoir, bloggers and more. The Creative Academy community is like having a writer’s conference available to you—from the emotional support, to the craft tips, to the business advice—it’s all here for you, today and every day.
3K members
Forum
Chat
Events
Newsletter
Courses
38 views / month
#7
Script Hive
on discord
Server for film and tv writers - writing groups, table reads, prompts, and 18,000 pro script library. This server is dedicated to helping any and all screenwriters advance in their career.
7K members
Chat
45 views / month
#8
Writing Contest
on whatsapp
A community for writers to participate in writing contests, share feedback, and improve their craft.
Chat
30 views / month
#9
r/freelanceWriters
on reddit
A place by and for freelance writers of all kinds to discuss and share every facet of freelance writing.
202K members
Forum
39 views / month
#10
r/roleplay
on reddit
/r/Roleplay is a community where you can search among other roleplayers who are seeking a roleplaying partner to collaborate on developing a mutual story together. Our focus is 1x1 text roleplay. This subreddit supports the blackout and decries the abuse of 3rd party app developers and other moderators. This subreddit does not and will not ever support plagiarism such as AI.
153K members
Forum
36 views / month
Hackmamba Creators
on discord
We are a technical writing agency on the journey of creating one of the biggest technical writing community. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned technical writer, we provide all the resources you need to advance to the next level!
812 members
Chat
Pairing
Perks
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
Courses
30 views / month
Writer Hangout
on slack
Writer Hangout: The worldwide writers community on Slack. Join writers from around the world to discuss, review, critique, inspire, learn, grow, and connect.
Chat
31 views / month
RPNation
A large and active independent roleplay community with a focus on collaborative storytelling across various genres.
72K members
Forum
28 views / month
r/WritingWithAI
on reddit
Welcome to r/writingWithAI! Here, we explore the rapidly emerging field of machine-based writing. We discuss the potential applications and implications of AI-based content creation. We also share resources on how to create AI-generated text, as well as explore the ethical considerations associated with this technology. Whether you're a writer, programmer, or AI enthusiast, this is the place to discuss the future of writing.
167K members
Forum
38 views / month
Aldermore - Freeform Roleplay
on discord
17+ freeform medieval fantasy roleplay with a low magic setting. Focuses on social roleplay and exploration within a unique homebrew fantasy city.
148 members
Chat
21 views / month
London Writers' Salon
on circle
The writing community you've been looking for. Daily writing sessions. Weekly writer interviews and workshops. Expert coaching and peer accountability. The most encouraging and supportive writing community on the planet. Writers of all kinds are welcome.
1K members
Forum
Chat
Pairing
Perks
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
Paid
Courses
Tools
13 views / month
#WritingCommunity
on twitter
A Twitter hashtag dedicated to bringing together the Twitter Writing community
Forum
17 views / month
Study Hall Slack
on slack
A digital community and resource hub for media workers and newsletter creators.
5K members
Chat
18 views / month
SheWrites
She Writes is the largest online community and content site for women writers at every stage of their writing lives, working in every genre and representing every generation – all around the world. Founded by Kamy Wicoff in 2009, She Writes supports, encourages and educates writers, providing them with a place that is both inspirational and practical. In 2012, in response to the barriers to traditional publishing for women, Kamy and Brooke Warner founded She Writes Press, the hybrid publishing arm of She Writes. To date, She Writes Press has signed more than 200 authors and is the most award-winning hybrid publisher in the industry. In 2014, She Writes became part of SparkPoint Studio, an innovative, female-led digital, publicity, marketing and content agency led by CEO Crystal Patriarche.
34K members
Forum
Newsletter
14 views / month
Writers' HQ
The community for writers who want to stop fucking about and start writing. Retreats, workshops, accountability, tea, biscuits.
30K members
Forum
Events
14 views / month
r/Publishing
on reddit
Welcome to /r/publishing. This subreddit is focused on publishing: editorial, marketing, publicity, production, sales, and all things related to the industry.
53K members
Forum
14 views / month
Storytellers' Circle
A thriving community of writers and roleplayers offering a space for collaborative storytelling and creative writing.
1K members
Forum
12 views / month
r/worldbuilding
on reddit
For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.9M members
Forum
Chat
30 views / month
Fiction Writing
on facebook
Fiction Writing focuses primarily on helping everyone with the stages of writing/publishing: outlining, writing, editing, query letters, formatting, artwork, blurbs, and marketing
142K members
Forum
20 views / month
Writing.Com
A creative community for writers and poets to share their work, get peer reviews, participate in writing contests, and connect with other writers worldwide.
Forum
15 views / month
r/FanFiction
on reddit
A supportive community for writers, readers, and reccers to talk about and share FanFiction.
453K members
Forum
17 views / month
Elliquiy
A long-running roleplay forum with a rigorous application process, known for high-quality storytelling and character-driven plots.
59K members
Forum
15 views / month
TalentVille
Pack your bags and move into a town designed exclusively for Screenwriters and Storytellers Welcome to Talentville, the online community that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced. Blow the dust off your scripts and stories that sit dejected and forgotten and see if you have what it takes to turn your dreams into reality.
11K members
Forum
Perks
Events
15 views / month
Gather Community
on slack
Join an international community of engaged journalists and find others in your region! Access to members-only content including Lightning Chats from the past three years! Participate in our active Slack workgroup (over 400 weekly active members)! Receive our weekly newsletter with 1900 other engaged journalists!
2K members
Chat
Events
Newsletter
9 views / month
AllPoetry
AllPoetry is an online poetry community with forums, live events, and resources for poets. Connect with other poets and share your work.
Forum
Chat
Events
23 views / month
r/selfpublish
on reddit
A place to discuss just about everything in the world of indie books. *Not* a place for self-promotion.
267K members
Forum
14 views / month
r/storyandstyle
on reddit
The home for discussion of all the tools in a writer's toolbox.
16K members
Forum
9 views / month
r/writerchat
on reddit
Check us out at #writerchat on irc.snoonet.org, or visit the wiki to learn how to chat with fellow writers: https://www.reddit.com/r/writerchat/wiki/irc#wiki_ways_to_join_irc
6K members
Forum
7 views / month
The Freelance Writers’ Connection
on linkedin
Advice, support, tips and networking and work opportunities to anyone involved in freelance writing. We have few rules about what can and cannot be posted or discussed, as long as it pertains to the topic of freelance writing - be it journalistic, content marketing, PR or other. Ask your questions, share your experiences - we have thousands of experienced freelancers willing to offer advice.
54K members
Forum
17 views / month
r/literarycontests
on reddit
Reddit's top resource for literary contests and calls for submissions. Powered by Winning Writers, one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest 2024).
21K members
Forum
19 views / month

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	Journalists of Color on Slack You’ve found us! We are a community of Journalists of Color aka JOCs, and this website is for you – the public – to peruse, find out what we’re all about and maybe even join us. We are dedicated to growing and expanding this community, and its conversations and opportunities. We’ve already branched out from Slack to a couple of meetups on the East and West coasts. So stay tuned because we’re just getting started.We founded this group to put Journalists of Color in the same "room" (you know, so you’re not the only one.) And having a Slack team allows us to branch out and create infinite rooms to discuss a variety of topics, collaborate on projects or chat/scheme/vent privately via direct messages or private groups. Allies: While we appreciate your support, this space is for us. Check out our resources tab for more ways to encourage diversity.	—
	The Novel Club on Skool The Novel Club is a Skool community focused on writing and related topics.	1K
	Author Ever After on Circle Author Ever After is an intimate and supportive community for passionate, aspiring romance authors and writers. With weekly live masterminds and writing sessions, step-by-step tutorials, access to bestselling romance author mentors and a network of supportive peer writers. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you and support your every step in becoming a published romance author.	25
	From Written to Recommended A writing and publishing community for authors looking for growth and achievement. We'll push you to be your best, get shit done, and keep forward momentum — on your timeline, at your speed. No shaming, no competition, just encouragement, goals and understanding.	205
	Online News Association Community on Slack The Online News Association is a nonprofit membership organization for digital journalists — connecting journalism, technology and innovation.	3K
	Ask a Book Editor on Facebook Writing a book? Have a question? Ask an Editor! Post questions you have about the writing process and have them answered by an editor.	10K
	The Next Big Writer TheNextBigWriter, launched in 2005, combines a dynamic community of thousands of writers with cutting-edge tools, contests, classes, and communication to help members achieve their writing goals. By joining the site, you can: Receive Feedback. Post your writing and receive detailed feedback from other workshop members. Discover and Learn from Others. Discover, read, and critique the in-progress writing of other members. Help them and learn from the process. Leaving feedback isn't hard and we'll help you. Connect with Other Writers. Meet and connect with other writers to share information, tips, and make friends. Some have even found love amidst reading and reviewing. Get Motivated. Enter contests and challenges like the Strongest Start Competition to keep you motivated to write and edit. Keep Control. Posting on the site keeps your writing within our password environment. You can restrict it further or open it up to the entire Internet for more exposure if you choose.	—
	r/Journalism on Reddit r/journalism is a community focused on the industry and practice of journalism (from the classroom to the newsroom).	127K
	Alessandra Torre Inkers on Facebook A group that is available to anyone who is interested in writing their first novel, or future novels! Feel free to pop in and ask questions about your works in progress, meet other aspiring authors, or share helpful tips and articles that you've found.	19K
	10 Minute Novelists on Facebook 10 Minute Novelists is an international group devoted to helping time-crunched writers develop the habit of writing, learn the craft, and build their careers in small increments of time.	16K
	Writers Unite! on Facebook Writers Unite! exists as a haven to support and encourage writers at all levels of knowledge and experience. WU! encourages writers to share their writing, receive and provide constructive feedback, and answer questions posted by members related to their writing.	78K
	r/writing on Reddit Discussions about the writing craft.	3.4M
	r/WritingPrompts on Reddit Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.	18.9M
	r/YAwriters on Reddit This sub is for authors of YA novels. Discussing your original WIP (work in progress) is our purpose. Feel free to discuss titles, characters, plots, themes, settings, critiques, and any information pertinent to authors and genre. Hopefully we can all learn from each other and write great books!	26K
	Critters Critters is a member of the Critique.org family of on-line workshops/critique groups, and is for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. You get your work critiqued in exchange for critiquing the work of others, both of which are invaluable ways to improve your writing.	—
	r/write on Reddit write well	25K
	r/Writers on Reddit 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.	441K
	The Write Life Community on Facebook The Write Life Community, brought to you by Self-Publishing School, gives writers a place to connect, so we can all help each other become stronger writers and earn. Join our community today!	30K
	r/KeepWriting on Reddit Welcome to KeepWriting. We are a community dedicated to motivating writers to stay consistent and constantly grow their craft. Whether you're looking to get feedback on an idea, hear a critique, or get unstuck in a story, this is the right place.	266K
	r/NovelAi on Reddit Subreddit for the in-development AI storyteller & AI anime image generator NovelAI. If you want to follow the progress, come join our Discord server!	46K
	Roleplayer Guild An independent roleplay forum catering to all skill levels, with organized sections for freeform and system-based storytelling.	95K
	IwakuRoleplay A mainstay play-by-post forum offering a wide variety of roleplay settings and a community-driven atmosphere.	5K
	artbase Most places to post art are either dead, buried under an algorithm that buries you, or built for a different kind of content entirely. artbase is just for art. Post your work, build a gallery, follow other artists, and get seen by people who came here to look at art. Independent, Australian, built and run by one person. Free, with an optional Pro tier.	400
	National Association of Hispanic Journalists The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the leading organization for Latinos in the media. We are dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Latinos in the news industry, plus excellence in coverage of the entire Latino community.	—
	Asian American Journalists Association The Asian American Journalists Association is a professional membership association founded in 1981 by a group of AAPI journalists seeking to support one another and to encourage more AAPIs to pursue journalism. Today, we continue to champion the development of AAPI representation and leadership in journalism through trainings, opportunities, and resources for our members as well as through nurturing and maintaining a network and community of AAPI journalists globally.	2K
	National Association of Black Journalists The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides innovative, quality programs and services to its members. The organization advocates on behalf of Black journalists and media professionals in the U.S. and worldwide. NABJ’s membership is more than 4,000 strong and includes emerging journalists, professional journalists, student journalists, journalism educators and media professionals of all kinds.	4K
	Merrative Merrative is a community of 5000+ avid readers to discuss ideas from digital literature like books, news, articles and research papers, together.	3K
	Pune Writers' Group on Meetup Pune Writers' Group is an independent community of writers practicing the craft of writing since 2014. We meet and write together and, discuss literature, art, society, and science four times a week. Via Google Meet on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays. And on Thursdays, in person, at Pagdandi, Pune, India.	3K
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	The CopyThinkers Community on Skool The Copy Matrix course. It’ll teach you how to see the copy matrix through awareness/sophistication levels to… Write ANY COPY for different awareness levels to convert MUCH more! Show you REAL ads that are running NOW for each awareness level! And… Give you a specific list of ideas to write about in each level! Convert prospects from one level to the next to the next!	645
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	Inner Circle Writer's Group on Facebook This group is for new and established writers interested in the craft and practice of writing and everything connected with that.	10K
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	Creative Writing Forums Writing forums dedicated to improving your skills and helping you get published. Creative writing, applied writing, and publishing forums are at your disposal, as well as articles, workshops, and contests.	61K
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