362 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/publishing Traffic & Engagement r/publishing Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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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
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
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No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| book | 36 (9.9%) | 4 | 3 |
| publishing | 31 (8.6%) | 1 | 5 |
| looking | 15 (4.1%) | 1 | 2 |
| zen | 14 (3.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| nba | 14 (3.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| script | 14 (3.9%) | 1 | 0 |
| cronus | 13 (3.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2k27 | 13 (3.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| publishers | 10 (2.8%) | 1 | 5 |
r/publishing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/publishing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 153 | 1 |
r/publishing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/publishing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Entry level roles are now minimum wage (UK)
Book publicity is killing me.
Agenting burnout vent
My Dream, Slowly Turned Into a Nightmare
hey mods can we get a dedicated post/thread for internships
Hachette Book Group USA
Do readers see a Big Five publisher as a “stamp of quality”?
Alternatives for AI Art
Becoming disenchanted with the publishing industry
Yet another scam
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level roles are now minimum wage (UK) | 117 | 31 | text | Sep 1 |
| Book publicity is killing me. | 109 | 25 | text | Sep 26 |
| Agenting burnout vent | 80 | 24 | text | Sep 9 |
| My Dream, Slowly Turned Into a Nightmare | 73 | 25 | text | Sep 8 |
| hey mods can we get a dedicated post/thread for internships | 42 | 5 | text | Sep 29 |
| Hachette Book Group USA | 32 | 5 | text | Sep 3 |
| Do readers see a Big Five publisher as a “stamp of quality”? | 29 | 47 | text | Sep 24 |
| Alternatives for AI Art | 21 | 12 | text | Sep 30 |
| Becoming disenchanted with the publishing industry | 15 | 26 | text | Sep 9 |
| Yet another scam | 12 | 3 | text | Sep 4 |
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 Tuesdays around 5 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 12 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 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/publishing get most?
On r/publishing, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts