341 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 6 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/publishing Traffic & Engagement r/publishing Traffic & Engagement
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r/publishing Most Active Times When r/publishing Is Most Active
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r/publishing Flair Performance r/publishing Flair Performance
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r/publishing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/publishing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| publishing | 66 (19.4%) | 3 | 7 |
| book | 40 (11.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| first | 15 (4.4%) | 4 | 3 |
| looking | 15 (4.4%) | 1 | 3 |
| advice | 12 (3.5%) | 3 | 10 |
| authors | 12 (3.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| self | 11 (3.2%) | 1 | 1 |
| publishers | 11 (3.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| publish | 10 (2.9%) | 0 | 3 |
| anyone | 10 (2.9%) | 1 | 0 |
r/publishing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/publishing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 48 | 1 |
| kryonpublishing.com | 4 | 1 |
r/publishing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/publishing
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Hachette has won their union election!
Is the editing process being phased out? What is the reason for the sudden drop in quality of new releases?
Been offered my first permanent role in publishing
Editor burnout
where are the mods
Been stuck in publishing since 2014. Kindly get me the hell out of here.
I'm concerned my step-father getting scammed by a "publisher"
The Bookseller's Bullying Survey: staff welfare an issue for sector, as Hachette and Sweet Cherry are singled out for criticism
My editor left and the book publisher won't respond. What to do?
What do you personally call these parts of a front page?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachette has won their union election! | 590 | 38 | image | Jul 7 |
| Is the editing process being phased out? What is the reason for the sudden drop in quality of new releases? | 113 | 52 | text | Jul 22 |
| Been offered my first permanent role in publishing | 56 | 12 | text | Jul 8 |
| Editor burnout | 51 | 22 | text | Jul 22 |
| where are the mods | 45 | 13 | text | Jul 15 |
| Been stuck in publishing since 2014. Kindly get me the hell out of here. | 37 | 19 | text | Jul 17 |
| I'm concerned my step-father getting scammed by a "publisher" | 20 | 23 | text | Jul 11 |
| The Bookseller's Bullying Survey: staff welfare an issue for sector, as Hachette and Sweet Cherry are singled out for criticism | 20 | 0 | text | Jul 22 |
| My editor left and the book publisher won't respond. What to do? | 17 | 32 | text | Jul 23 |
| What do you personally call these parts of a front page? | 16 | 11 | image | Jul 30 |
r/publishing Audience Overlap r/publishing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/publishing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/publishing
What's the best time to post on r/publishing?
Based on posting volume, r/publishing is most active on Fridays around 6 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/publishing?
r/publishing averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/publishing get?
Posts on r/publishing average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/publishing get most?
On r/publishing, most posts are text posts (72%)