What are Writing forum communities?

These communities have a forum format, where typically any user can make a post, comment on a post, and upvote/downvote. Hive Index lists 62 writing forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. Browse the full Writing topic for every platform and feature combination.

How many Writing communities with forum are listed?

Hive Index lists 62 writing forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. See the main Writing topic for all 90+ communities in this category.

What are the best writing forum communities to join?

Author Ever After and Alessandra Torre Inkers have the highest review scores among writing forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities. Reviews come from Hive Index members, not an editorial ranking.

Which platforms have the most writing forum communities?

Independent Platforms (23), Reddit (21), and Facebook (10) host the most writing forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities.

What other features do writing forum communities offer?

Among writing forum communities, other common features include Newsletter (15%) and Online/Offline Events (15%).

Are there free writing forum communities?

55 of 62 (89%) writing forum communities in the Hive Index directory of communities are free to join, including The Creative Academy for Writers, r/freelanceWriters, r/roleplay, and RPNation. The remaining 7 require payment, an application, or both.

How large are writing forum communities?

Hive Index lists 62 writing forum 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 26K members.

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How does Hive Index collect and rank these listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and tagged with features like forum. Hive Index updates platform, member, review, and traffic data where available. Popular reflects visitor interest in the Hive Index directory of communities. These listings in the Hive Index directory of communities were last updated 9/16/2026.

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62 Writing forum communities

Updated 9/16/2026

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#1
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
#2
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
#3
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
#4
RPNation
A large and active independent roleplay community with a focus on collaborative storytelling across various genres.
72K members
Forum
28 views / month
#5
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
#6
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
#7
#WritingCommunity
on twitter
A Twitter hashtag dedicated to bringing together the Twitter Writing community
Forum
17 views / month
#8
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
#9
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
#10
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
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
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 members
Forum
Chat
Pairing
Perks
Events
Paid
Courses
26 views / month
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 members
Forum
Chat
Perks
Events
Newsletter
Paid
16 views / month
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 members
Forum
Apply
17 views / month
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.
Forum
Paid
7 views / month
r/Journalism
on reddit
r/journalism is a community focused on the industry and practice of journalism (from the classroom to the newsroom).
127K members
Forum
Jobs
14 views / month
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 members
Forum
14 views / month
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 members
Forum
21 views / month
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 members
Forum
19 views / month
r/writing
on reddit
Discussions about the writing craft.
3.4M members
Forum
10 views / month
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 members
Forum
21 views / month
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 members
Forum
8 views / month
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.
Forum
10 views / month

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	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
	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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	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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