191 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (88%).
r/horrorwriters Traffic & Engagement r/horrorwriters Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/horrorwriters Most Active Times When r/horrorwriters Is Most Active
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r/horrorwriters Flair Performance r/horrorwriters Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| FEEDBACK | 75 (39.3%) | 2 |
| ADVICE | 48 (25.1%) | 3 |
| DISCUSSION | 37 (19.4%) | 11 |
| SOCIAL/NETWORKING | 16 (8.4%) | 8 |
| SUBMISSION CALL | 10 (5.2%) | 12 |
| BETA SWAP | 5 (2.6%) | 6 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/horrorwriters Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/horrorwriters
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| horror | 65 (34.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| story | 25 (13.1%) | 4 | 4 |
| feedback | 18 (9.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| writing | 13 (6.8%) | 4 | 4 |
| short | 12 (6.3%) | 5 | 3 |
| advice | 11 (5.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| looking | 11 (5.8%) | 3 | 6 |
| novel | 11 (5.8%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 10 (5.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| book | 10 (5.2%) | 3 | 4 |
r/horrorwriters Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/horrorwriters
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| docs.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/horrorwriters Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/horrorwriters
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I Had My First Signing Today...
Stories that begin with characters waking up?
I have an idea, but I'm not a writer
A group for people sick of every other space normalizing gen-AI.
Seventh Seed is OPEN for SUBMISSIONS!
Philadelphia horror bookstore accepting author submissions
Spooky Speculative Fiction Short Story Contest - $1,250 & $500 prize
What kinds of horror creatures are scariest to you?
Casual Horror Writer Communities Online?
Canadian horror settings
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Had My First Signing Today... | 210 | 33 | text | Aug 30 |
| Stories that begin with characters waking up? | 52 | 50 | image | Aug 11 |
| I have an idea, but I'm not a writer | 48 | 25 | image | Aug 7 |
| A group for people sick of every other space normalizing gen-AI. | 48 | 8 | text | Aug 28 |
| Seventh Seed is OPEN for SUBMISSIONS! | 34 | 17 | text | Aug 3 |
| Philadelphia horror bookstore accepting author submissions | 33 | 1 | text | Aug 3 |
| Spooky Speculative Fiction Short Story Contest - $1,250 & $500 prize | 29 | 8 | text | Aug 31 |
| What kinds of horror creatures are scariest to you? | 21 | 36 | text | Aug 13 |
| Casual Horror Writer Communities Online? | 18 | 7 | text | Aug 18 |
| Canadian horror settings | 16 | 24 | text | Aug 8 |
r/horrorwriters Audience Overlap r/horrorwriters Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/horrorwriters FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/horrorwriters
What's the best time to post on r/horrorwriters?
Based on posting volume, r/horrorwriters is most active on Sundays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/horrorwriters?
r/horrorwriters averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/horrorwriters get?
Posts on r/horrorwriters average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/horrorwriters get most?
On r/horrorwriters, most posts are text posts (88%)