441 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/novelwriting Traffic & Engagement r/novelwriting Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/novelwriting Most Active Times When r/novelwriting Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/novelwriting Flair Performance r/novelwriting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback Request | 204 (46.4%) | 1 |
| Writing Advice | 118 (26.8%) | 1 |
| Introductions | 41 (9.3%) | 1 |
| Motivation & Support | 34 (7.7%) | 3 |
| Success Stories | 16 (3.6%) | 2 |
| Business | 12 (2.7%) | 1 |
| Character Development | 9 (2.0%) | 4 |
| Worldbuilding | 6 (1.4%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/novelwriting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/novelwriting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| novel | 103 (23.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| first | 62 (14.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| feedback | 61 (13.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| book | 55 (12.5%) | 1 | 4 |
| writing | 50 (11.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| chapter | 46 (10.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| story | 37 (8.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| looking | 26 (5.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| write | 22 (5.0%) | 1 | 7 |
| need | 21 (4.8%) | 1 | 1 |
r/novelwriting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/novelwriting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| docs.google.com | 6 | 1 |
| royalroad.com | 4 | 1 |
| wattpad.com | 3 | 1 |
r/novelwriting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/novelwriting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I diddd ittt!!!
the craziest plot twist you can have in a third person novel
20 years of development, 10 years of scattered writing, 1 finished manuscript… there’s got to be a better way.
From an idea to a completed manuscript: my first novel is finished
Writers who don't write in order: What do you do when you've written all the most interesting parts?
Community Introductions
Why is it so hard to draft dialogue?
Novel cover feedback
My brain hurts trying to fix my first chapter.🥹 Feedback wanted🙏
SCAM: BEWARE
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I diddd ittt!!! | 28 | 11 | image | Jul 2 |
| the craziest plot twist you can have in a third person novel | 25 | 15 | image | Jul 24 |
| 20 years of development, 10 years of scattered writing, 1 finished manuscript… there’s got to be a better way. | 17 | 36 | text | Jul 6 |
| From an idea to a completed manuscript: my first novel is finished | 14 | 11 | text | Jul 13 |
| Writers who don't write in order: What do you do when you've written all the most interesting parts? | 12 | 14 | text | Jul 7 |
| Community Introductions | 10 | 5 | text | Jul 8 |
| Why is it so hard to draft dialogue? | 9 | 23 | image | Jul 3 |
| Novel cover feedback | 9 | 31 | image | Jul 8 |
| My brain hurts trying to fix my first chapter.🥹 Feedback wanted🙏 | 9 | 24 | image | Jul 25 |
| SCAM: BEWARE | 8 | 5 | image | Jul 8 |
r/novelwriting Audience Overlap r/novelwriting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/novelwriting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/novelwriting
What's the best time to post on r/novelwriting?
Based on posting volume, r/novelwriting is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/novelwriting?
r/novelwriting averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/novelwriting get?
Posts on r/novelwriting average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/novelwriting get most?
On r/novelwriting, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts