Reading, Writing, and Literature

Discover the best Subreddits for Reading, Writing, and Literature enthusiasts. Dive into communities that celebrate storytelling, share book recommendations, and offer writing tips. Connect with fellow literature lovers and enhance your reading and writing journey.

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Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Largest

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r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
25.5M members
2
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
18.7M members
3
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
18.0M members
4
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
3.9M members
5
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
3.7M members
6
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
3.4M members
7
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
3.1M members
8
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
3.0M members
9
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
3.0M members
10
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
2.9M members
11
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
2.3M members
12
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
2.1M members
13
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
2.1M members
14
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
1.7M members
15
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
1.7M members

Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Oldest

1
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
2008
2
r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
2008
3
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
2008
4
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
2008
5
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
2008
6
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
2008
7
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
2008
8
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
2009
9
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
2009
10
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
2009
11
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
2010
12
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
2010
13
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
2010
14
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
2012
15
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
2014

Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Newest

1
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
2014
2
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
2012
3
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
2010
4
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
2010
5
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
2010
6
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
2009
7
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
2009
8
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
2009
9
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
2008
10
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
2008
11
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
2008
12
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
2008
13
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
2008
14
r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
2008
15
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
2008

Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Max Upvotes

1
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
29.5K upvotes
2
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
2.1K upvotes
3
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
2.1K upvotes
4
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
1.8K upvotes
5
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
1.5K upvotes
6
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
1.2K upvotes
7
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
852 upvotes
8
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
743 upvotes
9
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
515 upvotes
10
r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
313 upvotes
11
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
277 upvotes
12
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
178 upvotes
13
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
78 upvotes
14
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
71 upvotes
15
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
36 upvotes

Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Comments Per Post

1
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
54 comments/post
2
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
38 comments/post
3
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
34 comments/post
4
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
32 comments/post
5
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
24 comments/post
6
r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
18 comments/post
7
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
16 comments/post
8
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
12 comments/post
9
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
12 comments/post
10
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
8 comments/post
11
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
5 comments/post
12
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
3 comments/post
13
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
2 comments/post
14
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
2 comments/post
15
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
1 comments/post

Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Upvotes Per Post

1
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
372 upvotes/post
2
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
117 upvotes/post
3
r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
44 upvotes/post
4
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
33 upvotes/post
5
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
30 upvotes/post
6
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
28 upvotes/post
7
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
27 upvotes/post
8
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
26 upvotes/post
9
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
18 upvotes/post
10
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
18 upvotes/post
11
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
14 upvotes/post
12
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
10 upvotes/post
13
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
8 upvotes/post
14
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
5 upvotes/post
15
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
3 upvotes/post

Reading, Writing, and Literature Subreddit Rankings Sorted by Posts Per Day

1
r/suggestmeabook Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
3.1M members
145 posts/day
2
r/WritingPrompts Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
18.7M members
116 posts/day
3
r/harrypotter Welcome to r/HarryPotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the Harry Potter universe! Be sorted, earn house points, debate which actor portrayed Dumbledore the best and finally get some closure for your Post-Potter Depression.
3.0M members
79 posts/day
4
r/writing Discussions about the writing craft.
3.0M members
69 posts/day
5
r/comicbooks A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
3.9M members
55 posts/day
6
r/Fantasy r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
3.7M members
43 posts/day
7
r/nosleep PLEASE READ OUR GUIDELINES FIRST. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences.
18.0M members
26 posts/day
8
r/Poetry A place for sharing published poetry. For sharing orignal content, please visit r/OCPoetry
2.1M members
26 posts/day
9
r/FreeEBOOKS Find great free ebooks!
2.3M members
24 posts/day
10
r/Screenwriting Join our community of over 1,700,000 Screenwriters! From emerging to professional writers, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about screenwriting for film and television. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, and more.
1.7M members
21 posts/day
11
r/worldbuilding For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.
1.7M members
19 posts/day
12
r/gameofthrones
3.4M members
13 posts/day
13
r/books This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
25.5M members
7 posts/day
14
r/FanTheories This is a place for fans of various creative works to share theories, interpretations and speculation related to that particular creative work.
2.9M members
5 posts/day
15
r/literature Welcome to /r/literature, a community for deeper discussions of plays, poetry, short stories, and novels. Discussions of literary criticism, literary history, literary theory, and critical theory are also welcome. We are not /r/books: please do not use this sub to seek book recommendations or homework help.
2.1M members
2 posts/day