Writing subreddits bring together novelists, screenwriters, poets, copywriters, and hobbyists. These communities offer feedback on drafts, publishing advice, writing prompts, and discussions on craft. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or content for the web, there is a subreddit to help you improve and connect with other writers.
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The largest writing community on Reddit covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and the craft of writing. Discussions range from plotting to publishing.
Best Content Type
Craft discussions and writing advice
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Focus on discussing writing techniques and process rather than sharing your own work.
One of Reddit's biggest communities where users post creative writing prompts and respond with short stories. Excellent for daily writing practice.
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Creative responses to writing prompts
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Write a compelling response to a popular prompt to gain visibility and practice your craft.
Focused on screenwriting for film and television. Covers formatting, structure, industry advice, and script feedback.
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Screenwriting craft discussions and loglines
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Share your logline for feedback before posting entire scripts to get targeted advice.
A community for self-published authors covering Amazon KDP, marketing strategies, cover design, and publishing workflows.
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Publishing strategy discussions and sales data
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Share specific data like sales numbers or marketing results to provide actionable insights.
Dedicated to writers of fantasy fiction. Members discuss worldbuilding, magic systems, and share excerpts for critique.
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Excerpt critiques and worldbuilding discussions
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Keep critique requests under 2,000 words and specify what kind of feedback you want.
A high-quality critique community with a unique rule: you must critique others' work before submitting your own. Produces detailed, honest feedback.
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Detailed critiques and polished excerpts
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Write thorough, line-by-line critiques of others' work to earn the right to post your own.
A community for sharing original poetry and discussing the art form. Covers all styles from free verse to structured forms.
Best Content Type
Original poems and poetry analysis
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Engage with other poets' work by leaving thoughtful comments before sharing your own poetry.
A community for journalists and aspiring reporters covering media ethics, storytelling techniques, and career advice in media.
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Industry discussions and journalism ethics
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Share insights from your reporting experience or ask specific questions about journalism practice.
Focused on science fiction writing, covering hard sci-fi worldbuilding, speculative technology, and genre conventions.
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Sci-fi worldbuilding and excerpt critiques
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When sharing your work, explain the scientific concepts behind your speculative elements.
Covers the craft and business of copywriting, including direct response, content marketing, and UX writing. Useful for freelance writers.
Best Content Type
Copy critiques and marketing strategy
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Share specific copy examples and results when discussing what works in marketing writing.
A community for writers of all levels to discuss the creative process, share resources, and support each other through challenges.
Best Content Type
Writing process discussions and resource sharing
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Share your writing routines and tools that help you stay productive.
Dedicated to creating fictional worlds for stories, games, and art. Covers maps, cultures, languages, magic systems, and lore.
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Detailed worldbuilding with lore and maps
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Provide context about your world when sharing content and explain how elements connect.
Focused on traditional publishing, including query letters, agents, and the submission process. Essential for writers seeking traditional publication.
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Query letter critiques and publishing updates
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Follow the subreddit's query critique format exactly and be open to honest feedback.
A community for freelance writers covering rates, client acquisition, niches, and the business side of writing for a living.
Best Content Type
Rate discussions and client management advice
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Share specific rate ranges and strategies rather than vague advice about freelance writing.
Built around National Novel Writing Month but active year-round. Members support each other through writing challenges and word count goals.
Best Content Type
Progress updates and motivational posts
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Share your writing milestones and the strategies that helped you reach your daily word count.
A focused critique community that emphasizes both storytelling and prose style. Known for high-quality, detailed feedback on fiction excerpts.
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Polished fiction excerpts for detailed critique
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Submit your best work and ask specific questions about style, voice, or narrative structure.
Each subreddit has its own culture around self-promotion. Knowing the tolerance level before posting helps you avoid bans and build genuine credibility.
These communities welcome product mentions and project sharing as long as you follow subreddit rules. You can include links to your product in posts and comments, but genuine value should still come first.
Self-promotion is allowed in specific threads or under certain conditions (like designated weekly threads). Read the sidebar rules carefully. Build some post history before sharing your own products or content.
These subreddits strictly prohibit self-promotion. Focus on providing value through comments and educational posts. Build karma and credibility first. Mention your product only when directly asked for recommendations.
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Common questions about finding and using the best writing communities on Reddit.
r/writing is the best starting point for general writing discussions and advice. For fiction feedback, r/fantasywriters and r/scifiwriting are welcoming to beginners. Once you are ready for tough critiques, r/DestructiveReaders provides the most detailed and honest feedback you will find on Reddit.
r/pubtips is the best community for traditional publishing, covering query letters, agent submissions, and the publishing timeline. For self-publishing, r/selfpublish covers Amazon KDP, marketing, and the indie author business model. Both communities have members who have successfully navigated the publishing process.
r/WritingPrompts is the best place to showcase your fiction writing to a massive audience. For poets, r/poetry allows original work. Most other writing subreddits discourage self-promotion but welcome excerpts posted specifically for feedback and critique.
r/freelanceWriters covers the business side of writing for a living, including rates, niches, and client management. r/copywriting is valuable for marketing writers. Both communities regularly discuss how to find clients, negotiate rates, and build a sustainable freelance career.
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