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Reddit for Writers: 47 Writing Subreddits to Explore

To the uninitiated, Reddit can seem like the Wild West of the web—and that’s not entirely inaccurate. But “the front page of the internet” is also a wealth of information, knowledge, resources, inspiration and so much more. Part anonymous message board platform, part social news and media aggregator, Reddit has more than 520 million regular monthly visitors and more than 1.2 million active subreddits, or categorized message boards that you can subscribe to in order to make popular submissions appear on your “front page” when you visit Reddit.com or the mobile app. The most common subreddits include /r/aww for cute critters, /r/pics for neat photos, and /r/askreddit for posing social questions to the community—but really, there’s one for everything. And I mean everything , including one dedicated entirely to photos of bread stapled to trees, but also including several excellent writing subreddits that provide critiques, craft and publishing advice, ideas and prompts, and more.

I’ve been participating on the site for more than six years, including maintaining a fairly active presence on several of these writing subreddits while lurking on others, so I thought I’d supplement my 101 Best Websites for Writers feature in the May/June 2019 issue with a guide to the many Reddit destinations where writers can find useful information and resources.

First thing to know: Reddit is anonymous and very, very public. Don’t post personal details unless you want the whole world knowing them. Plus it’s usually against the rules.

Speaking of, be sure to read and follow the rules of the subreddits you visit, or you’ll risk your post being deleted—or even having your account banned.

Also, especially in the writing subs, Redditors don’t pull any punches with criticism, and the communities include basically every demographic in the world (with a tilt in favor of millennial men), so steel your heart and mind before engaging or posting questions, images or written work. Upvote content you enjoy and engage with other users’ posts to encourage activity and community in each sub.

One more note: As you peruse the subreddits below, you’ll find my Editor’s Choice subreddits spotlighted with a ★.

Below are the two general writing subreddits—the differences lie in the size, personality and attitudes you’ll encounter in each one. The first is the largest subreddit and community dedicated to writing, but the latter is more typically open to critiques and has more flexible rules around what you’re allowed to post.

★ Writing (/r/writing)
Writers (/r/writers)

Critique & Community

★ DestructiveReaders (/r/destructivereaders): “DestructiveReaders isn’t about writers being nice to writers; it’s about readers being honest with writers. We deconstruct writing to construct better writers.” Remember when I said that Reddit isn’t for the faint of heart? That’s especially accurate in this writing critique subreddit.
WritersGroup (/r/writersgroup): Visit this community for constructive and thoughtful peer-review of your written work. While this group is helpful and has a decent number of subscribers, it’s not terribly active.
NaNoWriMo (/r/nanowrimo): A community dedicated to support and advice during National Novel Writing Month.

Publication Advice

★ PubTips (/r/pubtips): Started by user MNBrian, who works for a literary agency and also runs the Habits & Traits newsletter, this polished subreddit features wisdom from a variety of publishing experts and allows you to post your query letter for easy community critique.
SelfPublish (/r/selfpublish): This extremely helpful subreddit is a place “for writers to discuss the process of self-publishing, share experiences in the ‘industry,’ and read up on self-publishing news.”
Publishing (/r/publishing): This reasonably active community is great for “talking about publishing—the industry, the future, trends, and ideas.”
By: Jess Zafarris for Writer’s Digest
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Writers: 10 Subreddits to Find Writing Tips You Need

As Maya Angelou said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” I’m sure that everyone reading this has had plans of writing, be it a story of personal heroic exploits, amazing dreams or life experiences. However, most of us are held back by a lack of writing experience and a lack of a general idea of how writing actually works.

Apart from those two factors, there is a third essential one: lack of opportunity to practice . If you are looking for guidance and direction to help take your writing skills to the next level , look no further than Reddit. It is home to a wide range of communities and even more subscribers, each contributing, critiquing, and encouraging each other to be master of the word.

Here are 10 writing subreddits every writer should subscribe to.

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1. /r/writing

The /r/writing subreddit is a general writing hub where the process of writing is discussed . It’s where suggestions, tips, and anything connected to writing are submitted by users and discussed by redditors. It’s the perfect place to get your "writing” gears running.

There is a weekly critique thread that is stickied at the top of the subreddit in case you want others to read your work. In short, /r/writing is a place for you to share tips, news articles , and anything related to writing for the community to read and enjoy.

2. /r/DestructiveReaders

This particular subreddit is dedicated to having your work deconstructed , mercilessly. The problem with most readers is that they hold back on giving critique – mostly because they think that they are not in a position to do so, since they aren’t writers themselves.

This makes it difficult for writers to develop themselves, since more often than not, they are being cushioned with fluffy commentary . This subreddit gives you an opportunity to have your work critiqued with all honesty and skepticism that a writer deserves .

3. /r/writingprompts

Writing Prompts is perhaps my most favorite writing subreddit. It is a breeding ground for creative prompts and short stories – and several times redditors found themselves writing full-length novels and getting published because of this community.

If you have a creative mind that you must set loose, go to this subreddit daily and try to write your own stories , or pitch your idea for a story for others to build up on. Who knows, a prompt here might just be the story you are looking for to write all along?

4. /r/CharacterDevelopment

Some of the most important parts of any literary piece are, without a doubt, the characters. A novelist can have a flawless writing style, but if the characters are flat and without any dimension, the piece will be about as memorable as a fly on a wall.

This subreddit focuses on developing your characters, providing a platform for exchanging critique and suggestions when it comes to building believable characters .

5. /r/WorldBuilding

This applies to fiction writers who prefer to build a world of their own instead of using real-life places, mostly for fantasy and science fiction writers. World building is an important aspect for these writers, it is the world in which their characters move around in.

This subreddit is the perfect place to discuss such matters – from actual world building, which entails setting up rules of the newly conceived world down to the tiniest of details that may affect the entire plot of the story.

6. /r/WriterMotivation

Every writer, without an exception, will encounter a writer’s block , sooner or later. It is the most terrible thing that any writer can experience. Imagine overflowing with ideas, only to find that no matter what you write down, it just can’t seem to flow , or perhaps you simply don’t have the "juice” to keep on writing .

This subreddit is aimed towards motivating writers to keep on writing, find their mojo, and ultimately get through their writer’s block .

7. /r/Screenwriting

If you’re aspiring to be a writer for a television network or you simply want to write for a film , /r/Screenwriting is the place for you.

Here, you can discuss screenplays, techniques, share and find resources , and basically have a merry time talking about anything that is related to screenwriting.

8. /r/PlayWriting

Writing for the stage is an art itself. Playwrights can share their work for thoughts and critique , submit resources for others and interesting articles to discuss, and generally talk about anything that has to do with the magical world of stage plays.

9. /r/ReadMyScript

And after you’re done with the previous subreddits and have come up with your own script, feel free to post it here for honest discussion, suggestions, and critique . This is much like the /r/DestructiveReaders subreddit, only for scripts (but you can also cross-post your script on /r/DestructiveReaders for maximum exposure).

10. /r/SelfPublish

The dream of every writer is to have their work published . Back in the day, you had to rely on a publishing house for this to happen – and you had to brave many painful and bitter rejections before you would finally hold a masterpiece in your hands. Most writers didn’t even get that far.

However, nowadays, because of the internet, and mostly because of Amazon, independent writers can now unleash their stories out onto the world without the bureaucracy .

Bonus: Genre-Specific subreddits

Most writers have this specific niche that they feel most comfortable in – their true genre, so to speak. Agatha Christie had mystery and crime novels, Edgar Allan Poe was the father of horror, Christopher Moore has the knack for comedy – sooner or later every writer finds their own genre.

To help in developing with whichever genre you’re working on, there exist several subreddits that can cater to your needs.

/r/fantasywriters
/r/comedywriting
/r/WritersOfHorror
/r/scifiwriting
/r/crimewriters

As an additional tip, you can cross-post on other subreddits as long as you follow their rules. Generally, smaller subreddits like the ones mentioned above don’t get much attention unless you redirect readers to them . Cross posting is simply submitting the link of your original post to a different subreddit.

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Now that you have a starting point for where to go for your writing needs, feel free to tell us in the comments about your own experiences and successes as a writer .

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Looking for freelance writing gigs or inspiration to get past that pesky writer’s block?

You’re in the right place, my friend.

Today I’ll be sharing the best subreddits for writers which can be used to find work, inspiration, or receive feedback.

They’re also good for hiring if you’re in need of freelancers.

I’ve used many of these myself and browse them on a regular basis.

Heck, I landed heaps of clients through them back in my early days as a writer.

Let’s dive in!

1. /r/hireawriter

This, as you could guess, is a subreddit for hiring writers . People use it to advertise writing services or hire for their business.

The minimum rate is 5 cents/word and any jobs below that will be removed. This keeps a certain standard to the subreddit.

Users must use the [Hire Me] tag in their post tile or [Hiring] if they are looking to hire a writer.

Keep in mind this checklist they provide to follow the basic rules of the subreddit:

Always mention a pay rate whether you’re hiring or offering writing services.
Use the appropriate tag in the title.
Try to exceed 350 characters and provide as much context in your post.
Have some karma and age on your account. That means you should post and engage with other threats to build up your account.
Link to a portfolio if you’re a writer.

This is a very active subreddit, as well. There are a couple of dozen posts every day, so yours will probably get pushed down quickly. Make it a habit to post there regularly for this reason or you’ll get drowned out.

2. /r/writersforhire

Also known as /r/hireprowriters , this is a subreddit similar to the first in the sense it’s used for both hiring writers and finding work as a freelancer .

You can not ask for free work on this subreddit, however. The same applies to samples unless they are paid.

No work can be under 8 cents/word to make it beneficial for both parties, as well.

There’s also a strict rule for no academic help . If you want someone to write that chemistry paper, you’re out of luck!

Every post must include specific instructions regarding the project, time frame, wage, needed research, etc.

Contact information must also be given in the form of email, text, PM, etc.

No personal information is allowed either than what’s required to complete a job. Reddit is massive. You shouldn’t be posting personal information, anyway.

A portfolio is a must and the subreddit admins advise to always get a contract signed. It’s better to be safe than sorry, right?

Furthermore, they don’t allow those without experience to post. It’s for more established writers. Sorry newbies!

I thought this rule was hilarious, but they say “Don’t accept Bitcoin.” 😂

There’s roughly a new post per day so it’s not extremely active but still has consistency. Your post will remain on the front page for a while for this reason.

3. /r/writing

This is by far the biggest writing subreddit there is on Reddit itself.

It has over 1,00,000 subscribers and hundreds of users are active on it at any given time.

However, it’s not a place to look for work or hire.

It’s more for discussions and talking about topics that matter for writers.

In fact, their welcome message is:

Welcome to the home for writers. We talk about important matters for writers, news affecting writers, and the finer aspects of the writing craft.

They are very strict about posting being related to writing . Anything even slightly related to outside topics will be removed. This includes threads about writing software, hardware, research questions, etc.

There are weekly critique and self-promotion threads you need to take advantage of, too. These help you get feedback to become a better writer while also promoting your work for increased reach.

If you’re interested in sharpening the ax that is writing, look no further. Keep an eye out for this subreddit and you’ll find it very helpful.

4. /r/writingprompt

Here’s a fun one.

This subreddit gives you a daily idea to get you started writing. It puts you on the spot and pushes your creative buttons.

A user will create a thread with the beginning of a story, A.K.A a prompt, and everyone else has to use it to continue the story.

It allows you to be creative and warm up your writing for the day.

People, as usual on Reddit, will be quick to give you feedback as well 😉

It looks something like this (Weird prompt, I know):

If you’re shy, write your response in a Google Doc or Notepad file so it isn’t public.

5. /r/wordcount

Let’s be real. Achieving a certain word count for projects or on a daily basis is a big deal for writers.

I find myself writing a few thousand words per day, for instance.

If you struggle to find it motivating to hit a specific word count, use this subreddit .

It’s your place to brag about how many words you’ve written in a single day or week.

Writing a novel and need motivation? Post!

Trying to keep a winning streak? Post!

Other writers will motivate you along the way, as well.

It’s not a very active subreddit but it’s worth keeping in your toolbelt.

6. /r/selfpublish

Do you self publish books or have thought about starting?

Then you need to check out the self-publishing subreddit .

Their subreddit is advertised as:

A community for writers to discuss the process of self-publishing, share experiences in the “industry,” and read up on self-publishing news.

It’s a great resource for getting feedback on marketing self-published books, formatting, and other details that’ll excel in your authorship.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the weekly self-promotion thread, too. You can post your books and get free exposure .

7. /r/writermotivation

Some times you need a little push.

Because–as a writer–you know that writing is filled with obstacles and hoops you have to jump through.

It’s nice to get a boost of motivation while writing and hitting those humps to stay productive.

That’s where /r/WriterMotivation comes into the picture.

Their subreddit description puts it beautifully:

No matter how well you write, there will be times when you have to find the motivation to write the amount you want.

Here you will find motivational tips, tricks, and images to kick writer’s block in the butt .

8. /r/forhire

This is not a subreddit dedicated to writing, but it’s incredible for finding writing-related work .

I used it to secure consistent writing clients back in the early days of my writing career.

You are able to post a self-promotional thread once per week detailing your services, rates, portfolio, and other required information.

Who doesn’t want leads showing up at their doorstep? (Or, more accurately, their inbox.)

It’s also very effective for hiring . I’ve used it to onboard great freelancers who help me with client work and different projects to this day.

Makes sure you follow all of the subreddits rules or you’ll get hit with the ban hammer.

9. /r/b2bforhire

This is another great subreddit for landing writing clients with a focus on B2B .

It moves very slowly, so your thread is guaranteed to remain the first page for a long time, giving you a steady amount of messages.

If you write content or copy for B2B industries, bookmark this one and post on a weekly basis.

10. /r/jobbit

Looking for a full-time writing job or freelance work?

Check out this subreddit , then.

It’s a great resource for posting jobs or landing gigs .

They allow for bids and resumes to be sent via the comment section, but many threads will have links to contact forms, email, etc.

You must also use [Hiring] or [For hire] tags appropriately like the other subreddits.

Wrapping up the best Reddit writing subreddits

Reddit is a great website. A little weird at times, but great overall.

It’s easily one of the best websites for writers , too.

You can use the various subreddits I laid out today to find work, inspiration, or hire writers if needed.

Ensure that you read the sidebar in every subreddit, so you follow all of their rules.

What’s your favorite subreddit for writers?

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Top Subreddits for Writers.

What Is Reddit and How Does It Work? Reddit is a social media network that allows you to create and manage your own community, known as a sub-reddit, on the site. Based on if they like them, other users will upvote or downvote postings on the site. If a post receives a lot of ups, it rises in the Reddit rankings so that more people can see it.

For some, Reddit is a site for entertainment and reading it is a way to pass the time. However, many don't realize that Reddit is one of the largest free resources for information on the internet.

If you're a writer looking for tips, advice, and guidance to really hone in on your skills, Reddit may be a great place for you. Even more, it is home to a wide range of helpful communities, each contributing, critiquing, and encouraging each other to become a better writer.

In this blog, we will highlight some of the top subreddit's that every writer should look into.

Writing ( r/writing ): 2.2M members. r/Writing connects members for daily discussion via thread and offers a place for authors to self-promote. With so much potential for mentorship and guidance, it's no wonder this is the largest community of writers on the internet!

Writers ( r/writers ): 138k members. r/Writers has similarities with r/Writing , but with much less rules and guidelines for the group. This is the best place for writers to receive criticism on their work and learn from other more experienced authors. Rules may be necessary for much larger groups such as r/Writing , but for a group this size, it seems to be running smoothly despite the lack of regulation.

Groups for Feedback

Writers Group ( r/writersgroup ): 30.5k members. r/WritersGroup seems like a friendly place for writers to receive feedback on their work. The overall tone between members is friendly and constructive, however this is certainly not a heavily active page. It may take some time and repeated posts to draw attention to your post.

Destructive Readers ( r/destructivereaders ): 30k members. r/DestructiveReaders isn't a place for writers who only seek positive feedback or minor criticism. This is a place for writers who want their work deeply criticized and broken down. They describe their community as a place where, "we will tell you the good, the bad, the ugly, and the horrible of your writing." This subreddit isn't for everyone, but is a valuable resource for those who love this sort of feedback.

Help publishing

Self Publish ( r/selfpublish ): 81.4k members. r/SelfPublish is an incredible resource for authors trying to self-publish. Authors offer each other advice about the process in general and also provide tips for advertising your book once it's published.

Publishing ( r/publishing ): 17.7k members. r/Publishing is a warm and welcoming community for members to discuss everything around publishing. Conversations vary from publishing your own book to careers in the industry.

Pub Tips ( r/pubtips ): 32.1k members. r/PubTips is accurately self-described as your "go-to place for traditional publishing news, writing opinions, professional AMAs with authors, agents, editors, publicists, etc. We help with trad-pub queries, and answer writing and publishing questions with a focus on the trad pub market." For it's size, this is still a moderately active subreddit and incredibly informational!

Breakdown by genre

Poetry ( r/poetry ): 1.5M members. r/Poetry is for already published poems to be shared and discussed. Members reflect deeply on the works they share and the community is extremely warm and conversational with one another. Looking to post your own original poetry somewhere? Check out their daughter subreddit r/OCPoetry .

Screenwriting ( r/screenwriting ): 1.4M members. r/Screenwriting is a highly active and incredibly informative community of screenwriters. The group has many experienced screenwriters who also chime in to offer their knowledge to some discussions.

Fiction ( r/fiction ): 7.6k members. r/Fiction is an incredible community of avid writers and readers of fiction. If you're working on any fiction piece and find yourself stuck on the setting, characters, or even the plot, this group is certainly a great place to find inspiration and feedback. It truly is a place, "for all things fiction."

Fantasy ( r/fantasy ): 1.8M members. r/Fantasy is a huge community that welcomes, "respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world." If you're a fan of fantasy, whether a reader or writer, you must check this subreddit out!

Mystery ( r/mystery ): 105k members. r/Mystery really covers everything related to the genre. It's a place for writers to share their work and receive feedback. It's also a place for mystery junkies to share any interesting mystery or crime cases that come up in the world.

Writers Of Horror ( r/writersofhorror ): 9.1k members. r/WritersOfHorror is not for the faint of heart. If you spook easily, avoid this page at all costs! However if you love horror movies or books, this active community of horror enthusiasts will provide you with excitement and a place you'll feel at home.

No Sleep ( r/nosleep ): 15.6M members. r/NoSleep is a very active community of people who share terrifying and scary short stories that will make the hair on your neck stand up. If you're a writer of horror stories, this is an amazing resource for inspiration. If not, you still might get a kick out of reading some of the horrific experiences some people write.

Songwriting ( r/songwriting ): 78.3k members. r/SongWriting is an active and supportive community of song-writers seeking feedback, advice, conversation, and potential collaborations.

Sci-Fi Writers ( r/scifiwriting ): 53.2k members. r/SciFiWriting is a great group to join if you're interested in anything and all thing science fiction related. With very minimal rules, writers can share their work and receive feedback directly from their target audience.

Journaling ( r/journaling ): 162k members. r/Journaling is a subreddit for anyone who keeps a journal or is interested in getting started with journaling. Find other writers who share your interests and post photos of what you write, ask questions, and get inspired here with people who are likeminded.

Nonfiction ( r/nonfiction ): 2.7k members. r/NonFiction is a place for all professionals within the non-fiction writing space to come together and ask questions, share feedback, and discuss the industry in general. This group is fairly small with limited activity, but worth checking out as content is still posted almost daily.

Sources of prompts for inspiration

Writing Prompts ( r/writingprompts ): 15.9M members. r/WritingPrompts is likely the largest database of writing prompts in the world. Since 2010 writer's have been posting prompts, responding to prompts, and giving feedback to one another on this subreddit. There's many cases of writer's even turning a prompt response into an entire published novel! If you love to write short stories off of creative prompts, you certainly should check out this community!

Fact checking for your story

Ask Historians ( r/askhistorians ): 1.5M members. r/AskHistorians is an awesome and free resource for writer's to fact check any historical events or pieces they want to include in their writing. This is a great resource for character building and developing your setting to ensure it's historically accurate!

Ask Science ( r/askscientists ): 22.4M members. r/AskScientists is another useful and free resource for fact checking anything you are unsure of which is science related.

Ask Science Fiction ( r/asksciencefiction ): r/AskScienceFiction is a great group for any science fiction writers to join. It's accurately self-described as, "like r/AskScientists , but all questions and answers are written with answers gleaned from the universe itself."

Connecting writing professionals

Freelance Writers ( r/freelancewriters ): 93.8k members. r/FreelanceWriters is a decently active and open community for writers to share experiences as a freelance writer, ask questions to other freelance writers, and get feedback. If you are a freelance writer this is definitely a group you must join.

Journalism ( r/journalism ): 49.1k members. r/Journalism is a collaborative community of journalists who discuss everything around the career as a journalist. Whether you're an experienced journalist of 10+ years or new the field, this page is worth checking out.

Technical Writing ( r/technicalwriting ): 15.7k members. r/TechnicalWriting is made up of writers, "who take the unbelievably complicated things that scientists and engineers devise and make it understandable for non-technical people." This is certainly a craft which can earn you top money as a writer and a field worth checking out if this is your overall goal.

Pages for fun

We wanted to finish off this list with some last subreddits that are just for fun. These may not be useful for improving your writing, but they're worth reading when you have some extra time. Any avid writer or reader will enjoy most of these communities too.

Just Writer Things ( r/justwriterthings ): 10.4k members.

Keep Writing ( r/keepwriting ): 87.2k members.

World Building ( r/worldbuilding ): 878k members.

Men Writing Women ( r/menwritingwomen ): 523k members

Casual Conversation ( r/casualconversation ): 1.9M members.

Shower Thoughts ( r/showerthoughts ): 24.5M members.

Fountain Pens ( r/fountainpens ): 226k members.

Today I Learned ( r/todayilearned ): 27.5M members.

Writing Job Board: ( r/writingjobboard ): 4.2k members.

Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list of subreddits that would be useful for writers. We've done our best to highlight our favorite and the most popular subreddits, but keep in mind reddit is a never ending abyss of communities. If you have a very niche topic on writing that you'd like to talk about, it's likely there's already a subreddit page for you. If not, it might be worth starting one yourself!

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The 50+ Best Writing Websites of 2024

The Internet is full of writing websites and blogs to help people reach their creative goals . If you’ve always dreamt of writing your own book, but don’t know how to get there — or if you’re in the process of writing, but feel unsure about what to do next — then it’s your lucky day! Here we have all the best writing websites of 2024 in one single place for your convenience. They’re also organized by category, and alphabetically within each of those categories, to make each one easier to find. Enjoy!

Best writing websites for writing craft and inspiration

1. Almost an Author

Offering up new content every day, Almost an Author covers a grand scope of writing topics. From genre-specific advice to emotional support on your writing journey, there's tons of useful info here for beginner and veteran writers alike.

2. Association of Writer & Writing Programs

Having just marked their 50th anniversary, AWP is one of the premier authorities on writing. The AWP website provides resources and ample opportunities for authors, teachers, and students at every point in their career. Here you’ll be able to find information about writing programs, career options, and conferences all over the world. Keep in mind, though, that access to some of these features is restricted to members only.

3. Creativity Portal

This is a wonderful hub for creative resources that has been around for a whopping nineteen years! Here you can find writing prompts , creative coaching, printable writing templates, and interviews with authors that will help nourish the right side of your brain.

4. Daily Writing Tips

As the name suggests, this site offers daily writing tips ranging from open-ended prompts and exercises to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. It also covers all writing levels and professions, so it doesn't matter how far along you are in your writing career — DWT is sure to help you out.

Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a master’s degree, you can get your own "DIY MFA" right here! This site (founded by Gabriela Pereira ) aims to cover everything you would learn in a graduate program, while giving you the freedom to choose your own areas of concentration and allocate your time as you please.

6. Electric Literature

While not exactly a craft-focused website — so no straight-up writing advice or prompts — this nonprofit digital publisher showcases literature-related essays, criticism, and recommended readings. If you're looking to brush up on both literary theory and recent literary trends, Electric Lit is the place for you.

7. Fiction University

This virtual university, run by award-winning author Janice Hardy, contains tons of advice and concrete examples to help authors build a strong writing foundation. It's full of blog posts by professionals who share their own processes and techniques, providing tips not just on what you should do as a writer, but on how to make it happen.

8. Helping Writers Become Authors

Longtime author K.M. Weiland offers writing advice that ranges from outlining and structuring to characterization and dialogue — plus all the little details in between. She updates her blog faithfully with topical posts that would pique any writer's (or non-writer's) interest.

9. Insecure Writer's Support Group

Writing is intimidating for everyone , whether you're a multi-published author or you're just starting out. That's why getting support, guidance, and motivation throughout the process is vital! On IWSG, you'll discover a wealth of information on writing, publishing, marketing, and anything else you might need to ultimately overcome your insecurities.

10. Literary Hub

LitHub boasts a superb selection of content for all things literary. Here you can get all the latest book-related news, posts on design and the craft, your daily dose of fiction, and sparkling reviews of new works. One of this site's best features is its section on literature in translation — a great resource for those who want to read books and authors from around the world.

11. LitReactor

The LitReactor blog consists of writing classes, workshops, and a myriad of posts on writing and books ( some of which are even written by us! ). There’s also an online magazine that includes interviews, criticism and analysis, and seasonally appropriate reads and recommendations.

12. LitRejections

An unfortunate occupational hazard of with writing is rejection. This is where a site like LitRejections comes into play! It offers personal stories to help discouraged writers persevere through rejection, and maintain hope and motivation as they move forward in their careers.

13. Live Write Thrive

In this website by professional writer and editor C.S. Lakin, you’ll find plenty of nuanced writing anecdotes and tips. Lakin also supplies annotated critiques that can help you prep your book for publication.

14. NaNoWriMo

Besides serving as the official information hub for NaNoWriMo , this site also lends constant support for those struggling to "win" National Novel Writing Month. Make sure to check out the NaNoWriMo forums, which are chock-full of other people's personal writing tips and strategies to get you through November — and every other month of the year — as a writer.

15. Now Novel

This comprehensive website, founded by author Bridget McNulty , is a go-to for just about every writing-related question you might have. Here you'll also find advice, courses, and even an author dashboard where you can keep track of your own writing progress.

16. Positive Writer

If you often feel uncertain about your creative abilities, this is the site for you. Bryan Hutchinson created Positive Writer to encourage and inspire all those who want to write, no matter how much experience or confidence they have.

17. ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid offers a fantastic manuscript editing software that analyzes your writing and creates reports for you to learn from! This tool also includes a thesaurus, grammar checks, style suggestions, and more — you can learn all about it on the ProWritingAid blog, or in our review of the app !

18. She Writes

A well-established writing website with a feminist bent, She Writes is "the largest online community and content site for women writers... all around the world." The site features thoughtful posts and resources to help writers on their journeys, as well as a personal She Writes blog page for every user who signs up.

19. Well-Storied

Here you can find recent articles, workbooks, tutorials, and fascinating discussions on writing. Kristine Kieffer has an extensive archive of posts as well, where you can procure information on just about any topic related to books and writing.

20. The Write Practice

Fulfilling the promise of their name, every single post on this site emphasizes putting theory into practice! There's simply no better way to become a writer than by creating a routine, and that’s exactly what The Write Practice helps facilitate.

21. Writer’s Digest

Writer's Digest is one of the most encyclopedic writing websites out there — after all, the print magazine has been around for almost a century now! Here you’ll find genre and vocation-organized articles, events and competitions, webinars, templates, tutorials, and so much more.

22. Writer Unboxed

Writer Unboxed features articles by authors and industry professionals, focused specifically on the craft and business of fiction writing.

23. The Writing Cooperative

Plain and simple, this is a group of people who want to help each other become better writers. On Writing Cooperative, you will find articles that cover just about every aspect of the writing life. They also have monthly writing challenges to keep you incentivized, and there’s even a space where you can submit your own article to the blog!

24. Writing.com

This is an absolutely all-inclusive community for writers . It’s open to all levels and provides a creative, supportive environment for all members, as well as portfolios to store and display their writing. Like most writing websites, it also includes a plethora of writing tools , contests, and rewards.

25. Catapult: Don’t Write Alone

Don’t Write Alone is a blog written by the Catapult team dedicated to helping writers grow their skills. As a publisher and magazine founded in 2005, Catapult has seen a lot of works and now they’re spilling all the details. From interviews, to craft essays, to writer lifestyle essays, Catapult covers it all.

26. Kirkus Review’s Writers’ Center

Kirkus Review is known for its prestigious $50,000 dollar annual prize and its bi-monthly issues where they critique hundreds of recently published books. But, did you know they also have a section of their website devoted to helping emerging writers grow their skills and navigate the publishing industry? They’re always up to date on the latest trends — if they aren’t creating new trends themselves.

27. Writers Write

An invaluable resource for creative writers, business writers, or bloggers, Writers Write offers over 1400 articles, courses, and workbooks to help you take your writing practice to the next level. Alongside their educational content, they offer book reviews, trivia on famous authors, and prompts. Sign up for their inspirational newsletters for regular hits of motivation that will keep you writing.

28. The Narrative Arc

Beginning as a home to Andie R. Cranford’s writing journey, The Narrative Arc is now a treasure trove of practical tips and prompts to inspire your creativity. Breakdowns of popular books are particularly handy for the budding author — but whether exploring writing for the first time or tightening the bolts on your Franken-novel, the site's ideas on craft are elegant and inspiring.

Best writing websites in the publishing industry

29. Agent Query

This database allows authors to perform in-depth searches for literary agents . You can narrow your search by genre and keywords, view agents’ full profiles, and see if they are currently accepting queries — all for free!

30. The Creative Penn

Besides being a bestselling author on various topics, Joanna Penn is also a leading voice in self-publishing . On her punnily named site, you’ll find abundant information related to writing, self-publishing, marketing, and everything else you mind need to make a living as a writer.

31. Digital Pubbing

Digital Pubbing provides industry news, interviews with indie authors, and resources for learning all about ebooks and the publishing industry. In accordance with the name, this is the perfect site for any author hoping to absorb some serious digital knowledge.

32. The Independent Publishing Magazine

We know it might seem like we're repeating ourselves, but this website really is all about publishing (both independent and traditional, despite what the name indicates). Whatever info you need about self-publishing, trad pub, or hybrid publishing , you’ll definitely be able to find it here.

33. Publishers Weekly

And if you have a specific question about the publishing world, you’ll most likely find the answer here. This weekly magazine is packed full of news, reviews, announcements, and many other resources on the industry. It has been dubbed as "the Bible of the book business" and with its extensive archive, it’s easy to see why.

34. Publishing Perspectives

Publishing Perspectives is another leading source of publishing info, specializing in industry news and topical articles. Aimed at publishers, agents , and authors alike, it features a variety of posts that cover book fairs, distribution, education, and much more.

35. Query Shark

Not sure where your query letter is up to snuff? Query Shark offers the opportunity to have your query critiqued, and to read detailed query critiques of other authors' letters, so you can get the best possible results for your book. Be warned, though, that this sharp-toothed feedback isn't for the weak of heart.

36. Writer Beware

This amazingly thorough site compiles information on schemes and scams that affect authors , especially those run through email and the Internet. It’s sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, but obviously applies to authors everywhere. If you're a fresh-faced author trying to get published, definitely check it out — it could save you from losing thousands of dollars in an elaborate scam.

37. The Darling Axe

When the industry professionals at The Darling Axe aren’t working on manuscripts, they flock to the internet to share their hot takes on the publishing industry. They also host writing contests throughout the year to build a writing community and give unpublished authors the chance to get feedback from professionals.

Best writing websites for marketing and design

38. David Gaughran

An experienced author of historical adventures, short stories, and popular books for writers , David Gaughran is one of the definitive writing experts out there. His eponymous blog contains plenty of info on marketing and self-publishing, plus workshops to help aspiring authors. And similar to Writer Beware, he's the noble opposition of online publishing scams and scammers — so if you're frustrated by these issues, you'll discover a blissfully sympathetic voice on his blog.

39. Kikolani

Focused specifically on marketing, Kikolani offers tips and strategies for bloggers who want to grow their presence and attract more readers. Here you’ll find information on brand development , social media, customer retention, and other useful tips that you can put to good use as a blogger. (If you're just getting started, though, we'd recommend this course .)

40. Kindlepreneur

Dave Chesson is — in his own words — a “digital marketing nut.” His blog has all the information you could ever need about Kindle book publishing , how to write to market, increasing your rankings on Amazon, and lots more practical tips and advice.

41. Storiad

Storiad is a marketing platform that helps authors and publishers sell books. Go here for essential information on writing apps , databases, tools, and budgeting to help you run your own publishing campaign from start to finish.

42. Writers & Artists

Part of the distinguished Bloomsbury, Writers & Artists has quite a few articles on writing and the self-publishing process. They also offer editorial services and events on many different topics, like genre-specific writing courses and how to get connected with agents .

43. Your Writer Platform

Naturally, this site is dedicated to building your very own writer platform. There are tons of tips, resources, tools, how-tos, and even individual consulting services to help you build the platform that works best for you and your marketing needs.

Best writing blogs by industry professionals

44. Goins, Writer

Bestselling author Jeff Goins created this blog to share his thoughts on writing and to inspire others to chase their creative dreams. He's especially good at breaking complex topics down into digestible bits — new writers, go here for your primers.

45. Jane Friedman

With copious experience in the publishing industry, Jane Friedman offers online classes and articles on the entire process of book publishing. She's a real goldmine of business knowledge, so keep her in mind for when you're ready to publish your book.

46. Nail Your Novel

As a bestselling former ghostwriter who now publishes under her own name, Roz Morris provides advice about writing, self-publishing, and of course, ghostwriting . If you're interested in becoming a ghostwriter, be sure to check out her courses!

47. Nathan Bransford

Nathan Bransford is a former literary agent who posts all about the inner workings of publishing, as well and information on agents and self-publishing. He also does consultations, edits, and critiques .

48. Rachelle Gardner

Skillful agent Rachelle Gardner has negotiated over 200 contracts with over twenty publishers and helped more than 100 authors fulfill their dreams of publishing. On her blog, she offers writing, publishing, and social media coaching, along with general writing and publishing tips.

49. Kris Writes

For regular insights from a New York Times bestselling author, look no further than Kristine Kathryn Rusch's blog. On Mondays, she posts free short stories for authors to find inspiration in, and Wednesdays she posts in her “Business Musings” collection where she breaks down news from the publishing industry and offers her inside opinions.

50. The Marginalian

Maria Popova describes her site as “a record of my own becoming as a person — intellectually, creatively, spiritually, poetically — drawn from my extended marginalia on the search for meaning across literature, science, art, philosophy, and the various other tendrils of human thought and feeling.” She sends out a Sunday newsletter with thoughtful deconstruction of the week’s best liberal arts goings-on to help broaden her readers’ appreciation of the creative world.

51. John August

For all the screenwriters out there, John August co-hosts a weekly podcast with fellow screenwriter Craig Mazin discussing both the craft and business of screenwriting while breaking down popular movies. To help screenwriters really get a feel for the process of working with a studio, John has posted multiple versions of scripts from different stages in the production process on films and series he’s written, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Big Fish , and Chernobyl .

What are some of your favorite writing websites? Let us know in the comments below!

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Calling all aspiring authors if you're looking for writing websites, clubs, forums, authors' communities, and online writing groups to join, this guide is for you..

If you’ve ever wanted to become a writer, now is the time. The writing sector is expected to grow a whopping 9% in the next decade !

But writing comes with its own set of challenges. Writers need fresh ideas, excellent grammar skills, and a way with words. Sometimes, the dreaded writer’s block hits, and inspiration refuses to strike.

And that’s where online writing communities come in! If you dream of becoming a writer, consider joining one of the many valuable online writing groups and forums for authors.

Below, we’ve rated our best picks in various categories. So, whether you’re an amateur or professional, sci-fi writer or romance novelist, we’ve got the best writing websites for you to join.

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Science Fiction Lovers: Chronicles

With over 20,000 members and a very active forum, the Chronicles writing community is an immense space for sci-fi lovers. Registration is always free, and the members are very welcoming!

The site features a massive forum that regularly posts writing challenges and contests. Movie, book, and art discussions often pop up as well. And when you want to be a reader rather than an author, you can check out the book review page.

Chronicles provide helpful guides focused on publishing, grammar, and critiques. So whether you’re just starting out, or you’re a pro who needs a little push, you’ll find what you need here.

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Romantic Storytellers: Wattpad

Wattpad is one of the best writers communities online. At over 15 years old, it has more than 300,000 writers from around the world and is available in 50 languages. This sizable community accepts any genre of storytelling, but romance is at its core.

Known for its notoriously relaxed moderators, Wattpad is full of romance stories of all kinds. Historical, aliens, horror – whatever your niche, Wattpad has it.

The community also provides access to writing resources, forums, and contests. Wattpad Books, the in-house publishing division, often selects writers for book deals. There are even opportunities for tv and movie contracts!

Poets and Short Story Writers: Fictionaut

While it’s not strictly for poets, a good chunk of Fictionaut revolves around poetry. Short stories and other creative writing are also popular on this poetry and writing club website.

Fictionaut is a small writers community, with only around 5,000 members, but it’s very active. The layout is simple: a forum, groups, and user profiles. Anyone can join and publish their writing, free of charge.

No contests, publishing deals, or resources here. Just a lot of heartfelt, funny, real stories. If you enjoy various types of journaling in your spare time, you might feel like you’re reading a private journal as you browse. Exhilarating, but familiar!

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Fantasy Fans: Mythic Scribes

Fantasy writing can be one of those cliquey writing clubs that’s impossible to break into. But Mythic Scribes makes it simple to join a community of like-minded people .

The site features a very active forum that includes general discussion, publishing, and fantasy worlds. But the most valuable aspect of Mythic Scribes is the portfolio section. Members can create online portfolios for potential agents, employers, and fans to see.

As a writer, having a well-built portfolio is essential to your success. The portfolio section takes all the guesswork out of building a website, giving you the tools to succeed.

Aspiring Screenwriters: Talentville

Do you have Hollywood dreams? Aspiring screenwriters need to join Talentville , a community focused on scripts and stories. It boasts over 11,000 incredibly active members.

You can upload one drama, sitcom, or screenplay script for free. You’ll receive feedback from members and get access to all the forums and groups. But there are upgraded memberships if you want to upload extra scripts.

Memberships cost $39 and $99 a year, depending on the tier you choose. But regardless of which option you land on, you will have access to that critical reader base to review your script.

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Horror Fanatics: Critters Writers Workshop

Stephen King lovers, rejoice! Critters Writers Workshop is here to produce the next generation of horror writers. This legendary, 25-year old writing community welcomes all horror lovers, new or old.

They offer online workshops on all topics related to writing horror. The workshops feature member critiques and feedback on your submitted manuscripts. The downside is that there are no forums or discussion groups available.

But if you’re serious about publishing the next great horror novel, Critters is a valuable resource. Use their free workshops, feedbacks, and publishing lists to your advantage!

Female Writers: She Writes

She Writes is a publishing platform for women writing in any genre. Besides publishing, the site also offers marketing, editing, and promotion services.

One of the only online writing groups for women, it maintains over 34,000 members! The site is packed with helpful guides and tips, interviews with writers, and personal stories. You can also join one of the 500 groups to connect with like-minded women.

She Writes Press, an independent publisher, can help get your story out into the world! With a $35 submission fee, you can send in your manuscript for consideration.

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Teens and Young Adults: Young Writers Society

For teens looking to break into the writing world, the Young Writers Society is a good place to start. As one of the most prominent youth writing groups online, everyone can find their place here!

From poetry to short stories to novels, you can post any type and genre of writing you want. Members can review others’ work and join clubs and forums. A unique roleplay forum allows writers to work on character development.

Moderators do an excellent job of mentoring young writers and keeping the site clean. Membership is free and open to anyone!

The Adventurous: NaNoWriMo

If you’re looking for a challenge and some adventure, you need to join NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month is a crazy concept where you set out to write a whole novel in one month.

Although that’s the basis of the project, members can also work at their own pace. The website is excellent at motivating and keeping writers on track. It helps them set and achieve milestones, track progress, and connect with other writers.

Are you in the middle of your novel and just stumbled upon writer’s block? This might be the push you need! Membership is free for everyone, and they also have a Young Writers Program.

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For Help and Advice: Insecure Writer’s Support Group

The name says it all. Every writer has moments of doubt and insecurity, and no one is exempt from feeling not good enough. The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is a safe place to air your thoughts.

Members can post about their struggles and receive advice, feedback, and encouragement. The website also offers a vast amount of free writing resources to get you back on track.

For some real-time discussion, join the Facebook group and connect with almost 5,000 members. Chances are they’ll understand your struggles and help you find some creative solutions !

For Feedback: Critique Circle

Feedback is a critical step in the writing process. You might think you have the greatest novel on Earth, but if people can’t connect with it, it’s not going to sell.

The Critique Circle deals exclusively with providing this valuable service. Every genre, style, and format is welcome, and the whole thing works on a reciprocity system. Get critiqued and critique right back!

There’s no membership fee, but you can pay for the premium access, which gives you some perks. The website has been up and running since 2003, with almost one million critiques in their books!

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Best Overall: Scribophile

In the best writing website overall category is Scribophile, an extensive community that really has everything! This huge digital space contains:

Approximately 160,000 writing forum threads
Over 5 million posts
More than 240,000 submitted works
Almost 1.5 million critiques

Joining Scribophile gives you access to an audience, feedback, and publishing information. The friendly writing community and active forums are a big bonus!

The community is consistently voted one of the best writing websites. It was also chosen as the Top Critique Circle in 2020, according to Reedsy. And if earning money is one of your goals of being an author, Scribophile holds cash writing contests!

Benefits of Joining a Writers Community

Now that we covered the best communities for every type of writer, let’s take a quick look at the benefits of joining. When you become part of one or more online writing groups, you often get:

Access to contests and challenges
Encouragement and advice from members
An audience or beta readers
A library of writing resources and guides
Opportunities for workshops and classes
A place to post your work for the public
Free promotion and marketing for your writing

People often say that writing is a solitary job, but it actually takes a village. Without the feedback, motivation, and help of a community, it can be tough to reach your goals.

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The 65 Best Subreddits for Writers

Liam carnahan.

September 24, 2019
Advice for Freelance Writers

Pop Quiz: Which platform has more users: Twitter or Reddit?

The answer is Reddit, which you might have guessed given the title of this blog. Surprised?

Reddit is intimidating if you aren’t familiar with it. There are dark and ugly corners where you’ll find unsavory people, and its layout is hauntingly reminiscent of the days of dial-up modems.

On the flip side, Reddit has many communities that can inspire and educate you, help you grow your career, get published, and even overcome writer’s block.

I’ve put together a list of my absolute favorites—these are the best subreddits for writers, plus some tips on how to use Reddit for maximum results.

How to use Reddit effectively

If you already know the basics of how to use Reddit, you can skip this section and get right to my list of subs. But if you’re new to Reddit, here are a few tips to make the most of your maiden voyage.

First, a disclaimer : Consider this one big trigger warning for literally everything. Because Reddit is so open and uncensored, you are going to see offensive content. You can filter out posts that are marked Not Safe For Work (NSFW), but that doesn’t mean you won’t see things that upset or shock you, even in this relatively innocuous list of subreddits I’ve put together.

If you’re willing to take the risk in order to see some truly awesome content, then read on.

So what is Reddit?

Reddit is a collection of communities, known as subreddits or “subs.” These communities can be about literally anything (as you’ll see below), and in most cases, they are open for anyone to join.

When you venture into a sub, you’ll see a list of posts from members of that sub. That’s the wonderful thing about Reddit, and what sets it apart from Twitter and Facebook: You can see posts from anyone , even if you have no connection to that person.

If you want to participate in discussions or post your own content, you’ll need to start by creating a username and logging in. This will allow you to customize your Reddit Homepage with only the subs you follow.

Logged-in users also have the ability to “upvote” or “downvote” posts, which will move content higher or lower within the subreddit feed based on how popular it is. For this reason, when you first visit a subreddit, you’ll see posts that are both recent and popular.

Pro Tip: You can use the filters at the top of a sub to rearrange them for best viewing.

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Hot allows you to see recent posts with the most upvotes.
New allows you to see newest posts first. This is great if you want to join discussions early on.
Controversial shows you posts that have an equal balance of upvotes and downvotes (meaning some people love the post, others hate it).
Top is great if you want to see the best of the best. You can select a time range here, from Best of Today to Best of All Time.
Rising are newer posts that are gaining steam.

When you see a post that piques your interest, click on it to view the discussion happening beneath. You will quickly find that some of the best advice and content comes from comments, not the posts themselves.

Don’t worry if it sounds confusing—just give it a try. The deeper you go, the easier it will get.

My last tip is this:

Don’t take it too seriously, and be prepared to get addicted. In fact, if you really want to use Reddit for inspiration rather than procrastination, you might want to use a timer or alarm to make sure you switch off when it comes time to put your inspiration into practice.

Now, on to the best subreddits…

Reddit writing prompts (beyond just r/WritingPrompts)

One of the best writing subs on Reddit is /r/WritingPrompts , where people post very inspirational and creative (and occasionally stupid) writing prompts like these:

If you’re looking for a quick, fun exercise to stretch your fingers and get you writing, these kinds of prompts can be incredibly useful. And on the rare occasion , people have turned a prompt from the subreddit into a full novel.

But if you’re suffering from writer’s block and want to work on your own ideas rather than Reddit writing prompts, there are plenty of other subs you can turn to for more general inspiration.

Reddit writing communities

Reddit has many, many communities where writers can interact with each other. There’s a lot of overlap between these communities, so I’ve divided them up into like groups.

One other quick thing to note: You’ll see a lot of subreddits on here with the word “porn” in their title. Don’t worry, I’m not actually recommending pornography to you. Something like “book porn” for example will feature beautiful images of books, not naked people.

Writer workshops and discussion boards

These subs are the best places to find other writers to share ideas with, ask questions, and swap feedback.

/r/KeepWriting

/r/WritersGroup

/r/WritingHub

/r/FreelanceWriters

/r/Copywriting

/r/NewbWriters

/r/AmateurWriting

/r/FindAWritingPartner

/r/LitWorkshop

/r/ShortStoriesCritique

/r/PracticeWriting

/r/JustWriterThings

/r/StoryAndStyle

/r/ShortyStories

/r/IAmAFiction

Reading and literature subreddits

To be a good writer, you must be an avid reader. Use these subs to find inspirational reading and book suggestions

/r/BookPorn

/r/BookSuggestions

/r/SuggestMeABook

/r/Literature

Word nerd and grammar subreddits

Looking to expand your breadth of knowledge about the English language? You can improve your grammar and vocabulary with these subreddits.

/r/Logophilia

/r/Vocabulary

Self-publishing subreddits

Ready to move beyond the writing stage? Here are a few subreddits where you can get tips on self-publishing.

/r/SelfPublish

/r/AmazonKDP

/r/EPublication

Learn how NOT to write

Sometimes, bad examples of writing can be great ways to steer your own writing in the right direction. Here are a few communities with plenty of bad examples.

/r/CringeWriting

/r/MenWritingWomen

Subreddits for character inspiration

Need some help building a character’s personality, look, or story arc ? Reddit can help out there too. Though these subs aren’t built for writers, they present “slice of life” content that can help you incorporate realism into your characters’ lives.

/r/AskReddit

/r/HumanPorn

/r/Confessions

/r/NeedAdvice

/r/FoundPaper

/r/AccidentalArt

If you’re working on something that’s out of this world, you can use these subreddits to explore your genre or see curious creatures and settings that inspire you.

Sci-fi, Dystopia, and Fantasy Reddit

For general discussions on these genres, including places where people share their writing, ask questions, and make suggestions, try these subs.

/ r/Fantasy

/r/FantasyWriters

/r//Dystopia

Reddit’s Imaginary Network

In this network of subs, artists, and other creatives post artwork of weird and incredible imaginary things. Use them to inspire characters, monsters, and tech in your novel.

/r/ImaginaryNetwork

/r /ImaginaryCharacters

/r/ImaginaryLandscapes

/r/ImaginaryMaps

/r/ImaginaryMonsters

/r/ImaginaryTechnology

Worldbuilding subreddits

Need some inspiration for the world you’re creating on the page? Here are some good places to start. (But seriously, be sure to check out r/ImaginaryNetwork as well.)

/r/CuriousPlaces

/r/MiniWorlds

/r/EarthPorn

/r/SpacePorn

/r/WorldBuilding

Subreddits for horror writers

Calling all Stephen King fans: “Horror Reddit” is a genre unto itself. Find inspiration for your next horror story or read something truly scary for inspiration.

/r /CreepyWikipedia

/r/Paranormal

/r/WritersOfHorror

Educational subreddits to blow your mind

Learning something new is one of the best ways to overcome a creative block. Learn something new with these communities.

/r/DamnThatsInteresting

/r/FoodForThought

/r/HistoryPorn

/r/MorbidQuestions

/r/TodayILearned

/r/CoolGuides

Hopefully, at least a few of these subs have spoken to you and will help you overcome the creative obstacles you’re facing. If you have others you love, pop them in the comments below.

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BBQPapers is all about the quality. The company prides itself in writing college papers with professional paper writers that deliver best results on the market;

The company never misses deadlines, you can be sure to receive your order on time, just when you need it;

Free revisions are available 10 days after delivery.

There’s no quick price calculator to get an order estimate, you have to sign up to get the final price;

BBQPapers is somewhat more expensive than most professional essay writing services on this list.

I’ve had my share of experiences with essay writing services, and BBQPapers stands out when it comes to handling complex assignments. They have a team ready to take on papers of any difficulty, and you can even order presentations. Their support is available around the clock, ensuring that you get the best possible grades.

Their prices are pretty reasonable too. High school papers start at $5.85 per 100 words, college papers at $6.77, and PhD-level work begins at $10.64. Every order promises original, plagiarism-free content, thoroughly researched and well-cited, plus you get a free plagiarism report.

Quality control is tight, and each paper is reviewed by a trained editor to ensure error-free results. So, quality isn’t something you’ll need to worry about with them.

Now, understanding their pricing is straightforward. It depends on the academic level, urgency, and length of your paper. Simpler and less urgent tasks cost less, while detailed and urgent ones will naturally cost more. Unlike other essay writing websites that charge by the page, BBQPapers charges by every 100 words, which can make them more expensive. However, they justify their prices with the quality of professional college essay writers they hire.

In summary, while they might be pricier, the quality and service at BBQPapers are top-notch, and they’ve earned a loyal following for it.

3. SpeedyPaper — Best Research Paper Writing Service

Good quality, finding a professional essay writer is a matter of minutes, even if your subject is quite peculiar;

There’s no need to pay for a plagiarism report, it is free;

Lots of positive reviews on Reddit.

Finding an ENL essay writer can be quite hard, because SpeedyPaper mostly works with ESL essay writers.

I’ve had some experience with SpeedyPaper, a well-known online essay writing service. They’re pretty good at what they do, focusing on quick turnarounds and maintaining quality. Their services are broad, covering everything from essay writing and proofreading to solving complex problems and even crafting dissertations.

Their pricing is straightforward: starting at $9 for a basic 275-word piece, it can climb to $99 for an urgent six-hour deadline task. For example, a three-page research paper needed in six hours costs $96, but if you give them 24 hours, the price drops to $75.

SpeedyPaper also offers free essay samples on a variety of subjects like Law, Psychology, and Finance, which is a real lifesaver if you’re trying to write a paper on your own and have some time to spare.

The general consensus online seems to agree that SpeedyPaper is reliable and steady—qualities you want in a professional paper writing service that handles your academic needs. They don’t try to dazzle with flashy gimmicks, they just consistently deliver solid work.

From my interactions, the importance of clear communication is clear. When you place an order, you’ll work directly with a writer. It’s crucial to give them all the details up front to ensure the final product meets your expectations. This can really smooth out the whole process.

And while there are loads of glowing reviews on their main page, take it with a grain of salt—no essay writing service online can please everyone, and it’s normal for there to be a mix of opinions.

But if you need a reliable service without over-the-top pricing, SpeedyPaper might just do the trick. They seem to manage well by hiring competent and experienced writers in regions where the cost of living is lower, benefiting everyone involved.

4. EssayPro — Best College Paper Writing Service

Good quality, great value for money;

Unlike other sites on this list, EssayPro allows you to choose the best essay writer yourself by browsing through dozens of writers’ profiles;

Direct communication with the chosen professional;

Free essay originality report available.

Finding an online essay writer for your task can be a time-consuming process.

I recently used EssayPro, an essay writing service that really stands out because of its commitment to quality and originality in everything from college essays to academic research. It’s a great help for students who need support with writing, rewriting, editing, or proofreading their assignments.

EssayPro is a cheap essay writing service that serves students across all academic levels, as well as professionals looking for quick, reliable results. Their team includes specialized professionals with diverse expertise, ensuring that every paper is expertly handled.

You can pick your own essay writer, chat directly with them, and place orders at reasonable prices. They promise a stress-free process with top-notch customer support and deliver quality work fast—sometimes in as little as six hours.

Additionally, EssayPro offers a range of services like case studies, dissertations, and business plans, among others. They provide unique perks like a free originality report, guaranteed anonymity, 24/7 support, and unlimited revisions.

From my experience, what really sets them apart is their transparent approach. You can view detailed profiles of their essay writers online and choose who you want to work with based on a flexible bidding system. This flexibility extends to their pricing, making it easier to work within your budget—unless you’re after the most sought-after professional essay writers, as their fees can go up with demand.

If you’re good at academic writing and looking for freelance opportunities, EssayPro might be worth considering. They manage to keep their rates competitive by handling a large volume of work.

The design of the website is clear and easy to navigate, with a pleasing aesthetic and a straightforward interface. It’s definitely a reliable choice for anyone needing academic writing help.

5. ExpertWriting — Best for Discounts and Bonuses

Reasonable price, good quality;

Great discounts for regular customers, good choice for resellers.

The company doesn’t clearly communicate the fact that some disciplines can cost more than others;

Customer service couldn’t be more responsive.

I’ve used ExpertWriting for various academic assignments, and I’ve found it to be a reliable service. This platform offers a variety of academic writing services, including essay writing, research papers, term papers, and coursework, as well as editing and proofreading to improve your essays.

The process is straightforward. You submit your assignment details, and they quote a rate. If you agree, you gain access to their pool of essay writers and editors who can assist with your writing needs. You’ll receive your completed work by the deadline you set.

ExpertWriting is known for being affordable, which is great for students on a budget. They are often recommended on platforms like Reddit as a cost-effective option without compromising on quality. They also offer discounts for bulk orders, which can help save even more.

I’d particularly recommend ExpertWriting if you’re pressed for time. We’ve all been there—needing to complete a solid piece of academic work in a rush. While their prices go up for tighter deadlines, they manage them well. For example, they can deliver work in as little as three hours, though for more complex papers, more time will naturally be required.

However, it’s wise not to expect miracles for extremely short deadlines, especially for lengthy papers. For a more realistic turnaround, an eight-hour deadline is doable for them without sacrificing the quality too much.

Pricing on ExpertWriting is reasonable. For a less urgent two-week deadline, you’ll pay around $11 per page, which can increase depending on the urgency, academic level, and length of your paper. This is pretty standard across most professional writing services.

Lastly, they don’t just handle essays. You can get help with almost any type of academic writing, including research proposals, creative writing assignments, cover letters, and literature reviews. It’s a versatile platform that can meet various academic needs.

6. ExtraEssay — Best Customer Service

Affordable prices and good quality;

Free, unlimited revisions for 10 days after order delivery;

Exceptional customer service, the customer support team is always ready to help anytime.

Sometimes ExtraEssay fails to meet customers’ deadlines.

I’ve been turning to ExtraEssay for my academic writing needs for a couple of years now, and they’ve been a reliable resource ever since they started up about seven years ago. Their focus is clear—they prioritize attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism.

They offer a broad spectrum of about 20 services, primarily catering to students. You can get anything from basic essays to more specialized documents like resumes and cover letters, all tailored to meet your needs.

What really sets ExtraEssay apart for me is their competitive pricing. It’s rare to find such affordable rates without compromising on quality. The essays and support you receive are absolutely top-tier. Speaking of support, their customer service is remarkable. I’ve had several interactions with their team, and each time they were exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable.

Navigating their website is a breeze too. The homepage is packed with useful information, making it easy for anyone to understand their offerings right off the bat. From a handy price calculator to detailed descriptions of the ordering process, everything is laid out to ensure a smooth user experience.

They don’t just cater to experienced users, and newcomers will find themselves comfortably making their way through the site. They’ve also detailed essential features like free revisions and continuous customer support, which have been lifesavers for me on more than one occasion.

With thousands of clients each year and an 85% return rate, it’s clear they’re doing something right. Their commitment to their customers really shows through in every aspect of their service.

7. GradeMinders — Best for Quick Turnaround

Reputable company, solid and consistent quality;

The fastest college essay service on the market (1-hour turnaround time available);

Finding a writer during crunch season might be time-consuming.

GradeMiners is more expensive than most essay writing sites in the industry.

I’ve been using GradeMiners for a while now, and I have to say, they offer a solid service at a fair price. A high school essay runs about $16 per page, and a college paper is $18 per page. They offer a wide array of professional academic writing services beyond just essays; you can get help with everything from presentations and book reviews to lab reports and dissertations.

The process is straightforward: you go to their website, pick your subject, set your deadline, and the professional writers take it from there. They assure that your paper will be completely original and plagiarism-free, which is crucial.

One of the standout features is their speedy delivery. If you’re pressed for time, you can get a college paper done within an hour—as long as it’s not too long. This frees you up to concentrate on other things that might need more of your attention or are more appealing to you.

8. EssayTerritory — Best New Essay Writing Company

Good quality, fair price;

Great loyalty program, good choice for students who are looking to use this site regularly;

Exceptional customer service.

No sample essays available;

Plagiarism report doesn’t come for free;

Expensive extras.

I recently tried out EssayTerritory, a new but promising college paper writing service. It was easy to find an essay writer that matched my specific needs, and the platform has a roster of over 800 active paper writers. They’ve already completed more than 1300 orders, which is impressive for a newcomer.

What stands out most about EssayTerritory is their 98% satisfaction rate. It seems they really know how to please their customers, as about 85% of users return for more academic papers. They offer a plagiarism-free guarantee like many top essay writing services, and they’ll give you a full refund if they miss your deadline or if your work contains plagiarism.

You can order various assignments from them—essays, research papers, case studies, term papers, dissertations, and even help with presentations or speeches if that’s what you need. They also provide proofreading and editing services.

Privacy and confidentiality are top priorities for them. They ensure that every “write my essay” request is kept anonymous and your personal details are secure. They have robust measures in place to prevent any data leaks. This level of security gave me a lot of confidence in using their essay writer service.

FAQs About Best Paper Writing Services

Should i trust essay writing service reviews.

Trusting essay writing service reviews can be tricky. Unfortunately, some companies that offer a custom essay writing service also operate fake review sites to maintain a positive online reputation. This means you need to be cautious about where you look for reviews.

For more reliable information, it’s better to use independent review platforms like SiteJabber and Reviews.io. These sites are generally more trustworthy because they’re not directly affiliated with any essay writing services.

However, even with these platforms, it’s wise to approach reviews with a critical eye. Some dedicated essay writing review sites might have biases or hidden motives, so take their recommendations with skepticism and always cross-reference multiple sources if possible.

How long does it take to have my essay written for me?

Essay writers generally focus on producing high-quality work, and the time it takes to write an essay largely depends on its length. For a standard 275-word essay, the average turnaround is about 3 hours. Most essay writing services strive to meet these deadlines consistently.

If you’re in a rush and your deadline is just a few hours away, you can opt for a premium service. This usually involves having several top-rated writers collaborate to deliver your essay in about half the standard time.

It’s worth noting that the best college paper writing services might experience delays during peak times when demand is high. Typically, they recommend giving writers at least six hours to complete an essay. If you’re willing to pay extra, your order can be prioritized to ensure a faster delivery.

For more complex assignments like thesis papers or extensive research projects, the process can take up to five days. Writers often submit a partial draft by the second day for client feedback, allowing any revisions to be included in the final submission by day five.

Will my essay be written by a professional essay writer?

Picking a reliable essay writing website is crucial for ensuring the safety, confidentiality, and quality of the service.

When hiring writers, most companies put them through a rigorous vetting process. They typically require that writers have native or near-native proficiency in the language they’ll be writing in, along with a relevant degree from an accredited university.

Once hired, these writers undergo further training on the platform to polish their linguistic and formatting skills. They only start working on actual assignments once their writing meets the company’s professional standards.

The best writing services take extra steps to maintain high-quality standards. For example, every piece of work is checked by a moderator before it goes to the client. Writers are also provided with ongoing opportunities to enhance their skills within the company’s supportive environment.

The person who is labeled as a premium paper writer often has more experience and higher qualifications, like a Ph.D., and at least two years of writing experience. While their services cost a bit more, the quality they deliver usually makes the investment worthwhile.

Is using a paper writing service confidential and safe?

The internet is a vast resource where people often share their knowledge, which is a huge help, especially for college students working on their homework. It’s also completely legal and secure to purchase essays and custom papers online if you need them. However, it’s crucial to choose a reputable provider to avoid issues like plagiarism or low-quality work, which could waste your time, money, and effort.

I’ve found that doing your homework on these services is essential. Make sure to look at the company’s refund policy in case you’re not satisfied with their work, and confirm that they’ll keep your school’s name confidential. It’s also a good idea to check reviews of their past work to see if it’s well-written and structurally sound.

From my experience, as long as you do this research beforehand, buying essays online can be a safe option that keeps your details private. Just be vigilant to avoid scams.

What if I’m not satisfied with my paper?

Most top-rated essay writing companies strive to deliver excellent quality, because they want their customers to come back. They have skilled writers who are well-versed in various academic tasks, including essays, lab reports, and research papers. They work hard to produce top-quality work.

If there are any issues with the finished product, these services usually offer free revisions until you’re satisfied with the quality. Client satisfaction is a high priority for these companies, driven by stiff market competition. The goal is to deliver a flawless paper that helps you achieve a high grade.

What are the main drawbacks of using essay writing services?

For many students, using essay writing services is considered a luxury, primarily because the reputable ones that offer great reviews, unlimited revisions, and maintain confidentiality tend to be more expensive. Opting for cheap essay writing services often means risking quality and reliability, especially when it comes to meeting deadlines.

Plagiarism is another serious issue. Both intentional and unintentional plagiarism can occur, particularly with services that don’t carefully vet their writers. Sometimes, clients don’t discover the plagiarism until it’s too late to rewrite the paper and meet their deadline.

Moreover, if an essay writing company lacks a quality control team, the work submitted by writers might be subpar, filled with typos and grammatical errors. Some writers might also resist feedback, making it hard to get the necessary revisions to ensure the essay meets your standards.

Who will write my work and what determines the price?

Your assignment will be handled by writers with diverse backgrounds. Some are full-time professionals dedicated solely to writing, while others are former academics who’ve embraced the flexibility of working from home. There are also those who write as a side job.

Regarding pricing, we’ve discussed the main factors in our article: the length of the assignment, its complexity, and the deadline. Another element influencing cost is the location of the company. Businesses based in regions like Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia often have lower rates because the cost of living is lower there, making the dollar stretch further.

Comparison of the Top Paper Writing Services

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Academic papers written from scratch by writers with Ph.D. and Master’s degrees;

No need to provide any personal information;

Reasonable price, great quality, plagiarism-free papers.

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Premium quality, best writers in the industry;

On-time delivery guarantee, even on rush orders;

Free revisions.

#3. EssayPro 🥉

Good quality at a reasonable price (ENL writers);

Free plagiarism report;

Good reputation.

Best Essay Services: Conclusion

Working with a professional essay writing service is important not only for the quality of the work you’ll receive but also for the security of your personal details. Many students turn to these services when they’re pressed for time and need to complete their academic tasks—there’s nothing wrong with this approach.

Today, numerous legitimate essay writing services uphold high standards of academic integrity and deliver plagiarism-free papers. These paper writing websites are generally affordable for most students, although there are some exceptions.

Before placing an order, it’s important to do your homework. Check the company’s reviews, find out if it offers a refund policy, and look into its track record on past projects. A reliable service will prioritize your confidentiality, which is a vital consideration.

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The best new science fiction books of May 2024

A new Stephen King short story collection, an Ursula K. Le Guin reissue and a celebration of cyberpunk featuring writing from Philip K. Dick and Cory Doctorow are among the new science fiction titles published this month

By Alison Flood

A new short story collection from Stephen King, You Like It Darker, is out in May

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Every month, I trawl through publishers’ catalogues so I can tell you about the new science fiction being released. And every month, I’m disappointed to see so much more fantasy on publishers’ lists than sci-fi. I know it’s a response to the huge boom in readers of what’s been dubbed “ romantasy ”, and I’m not knocking it – I love that sort of book too. But it would be great to see more good, hard, mind-expanding sci-fi in the offing as well.

In the meantime, there is definitely enough for us sci-fi fans to sink our teeth into this month, whether it’s a reissue of classic writing from Ursula K. Le Guin, some new speculative short stories from Stephen King or murder in space from Victor Manibo and S. A. Barnes.

Last month, I tipped Douglas Preston’s Extinction and Sofia Samatar’s The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain as books I was looking forward to. I can report that they were both excellent: Extinction was a lot of good, clean, Jurassic Park -tinged fun, while Samatar’s offering was a beautiful and thought-provoking look at life on a generation ship.

The Language of the Night: Essays on writing, science fiction, and fantasy by Ursula K. Le Guin

There are few sci-fi and fantasy writers more brilliant (and revered) than Ursula K. Le Guin. This reissue of her first full-length collection of essays features a new introduction from Hugo and Nebula award-winner Ken Liu and covers the writing of The Left Hand of Darkness and A Wizard of Earthsea , as well as her advocacy for sci-fi and fantasy as legitimate literary mediums. I’ve read some of these essays but not all, and I won’t be missing this collection.

Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen

This isn’t science fiction, not quite, but it is one of the best and most important books I have read for some time. It sees Jacobsen lay out, minute by minute, what would happen if an intercontinental ballistic missile hit Washington DC. How would the US react? What, exactly, happens if deterrence fails? Jacobsen has spoken to dozens of military experts to put together what her publisher calls a “non-fiction thriller”, and what I call the scariest book I have possibly ever read (and I’m a Stephen King fan; see below). We’re currently reading it at the New Scientist Book Club, and you can sign up to join us here .

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In this terrifying extract from Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario, the author lays out what would happen in the first seconds after a nuclear missile hits the Pentagon

The Big Book of Cyberpunk (Vol 1 & 2)

Forty years ago, William Gibson published Neuromancer . Since then, it has entranced millions of readers right from its unforgettable opening line: “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel…”. Neuromancer gave us the literary genre that is cyberpunk, and we can now welcome a huge, two-volume anthology celebrating cyberpunk’s best stories, by writers from Cory Doctorow to Justina Robson, and from Samuel R. Delaney to Philip K. Dick. I have both glorious-sounding volumes, brought together by anthologist Jared Shurin, on my desk (using up most of the space on it), and I am looking forward to dipping in.

You Like It Darker by Stephen King

You could categorise Stephen King as a horror writer. I see him as an expert chronicler of the dark side of small-town America, and from The Tommyknockers and its aliens to Under the Dome with its literally divisive trope, he frequently slides into sci-fi. Even the horror at the heart of It is some sort of cosmic hideousness. He is one of my favourite writers, and You Like It Darker is a new collection of short stories that moves from “the folds in reality where anything can happen” to a “psychic flash” that upends dozens of lives. There’s a sequel to Cujo , and a look at “corners of the universe best left unexplored”. I’ve read the first story so far, and I can confirm there is plenty for us sci-fi fans here.

Enlightenment by Sarah Perry

Not sci-fi, but fiction about science – and from one of the UK’s most exciting writers (if you haven’t read The Essex Serpent yet, you’re in for a treat). This time, Perry tells the story of Thomas Hart, a columnist on the Essex Chronicle who becomes a passionate amateur astronomer as the comet Hale-Bopp approaches in 1997. Our sci-fi columnist Emily Wilson is reviewing it for New Scientist ’s 11 May issue, and she has given it a vigorous thumbs up (“a beautiful, compassionate and memorable book,” she writes in a sneak preview just for you guys).

Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes

Dr Ophelia Bray is a psychologist and expert in the study of Eckhart-Reiser syndrome, a fictional condition that affects space travellers in terrible ways. She’s sent to help a small crew whose colleague recently died, but as they begin life on an abandoned planet, she realises that her charges are hiding something. And then the pilot is murdered… Horror in space? Mysterious planets? I’m up for that.

In Hey, Zoey, the protagonist finds an animatronic sex doll hidden in her garage

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Hey, Zoey by Sarah Crossan

Hot on the heels of Sierra Greer’s story about a sex robot wondering what it means to be human in Annie Bot , the acclaimed young adult and children’s author Sarah Crossan has ventured into similar territory. In Hey, Zoey , Dolores finds an animatronic sex doll hidden in her garage and assumes it belongs to her husband David. She takes no action – but then Dolores and Zoey begin to talk, and Dolores’s life changes.

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler

Davi has tried to take down the Dark Lord before, rallying humanity and making the final charge – as you do. But the time loop she is stuck in always defeats her, and she loses the battle in the end. This time around, Davi decides that the best thing to do is to become the Dark Lord herself. You could argue that this is fantasy, but it has a time loop, so I’m going to count it as sci-fi. It sounds fun and lighthearted: quotes from early readers are along the lines of “A darkly comic delight”, and we could all use a bit of that these days.

Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo

It’s 2089, and there’s an old murder hanging over the clientele of Space Habitat Altaire, a luxury space hotel, while an “unforeseen threat” is also brewing in the service corridors. A thriller in space? Sounds excellent – and I’m keen to see if Manibo makes use of the latest research into the angle at which blood might travel following violence in space, as reported on by our New Scientist humour columnist Marc Abrahams recently.

The best new science fiction books of March 2024

With a new Adrian Tchaikovsky, Mars-set romance from Natasha Pulley and a high-concept thriller from Stuart Turton due to hit shelves, there is plenty of great new science fiction to be reading in March

In Our Stars by Jack Campbell

Part of the Doomed Earth series, this follows Lieutenant Selene Genji, who has been genetically engineered with partly alien DNA and has “one last chance to save the Earth from destruction”. Beautifully retro cover for this space adventure – not to judge a book in this way, of course…

The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer

Two sets of people have had their minds uploaded into a quantum computer in the Ontario of 2059. Astronauts preparing for the world’s first interstellar voyage form one group; the other contains convicted murderers, sentenced to a virtual-reality prison. Naturally, disaster strikes, and, yup, they must work together to save Earth from destruction. Originally released as an Audible Original with Brendan Fraser as lead narrator, this is the first print edition of the Hugo and Nebula award-winning Sawyer’s 26 th novel.

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

Just in case you still haven’t read it, Justin Cronin’s gloriously dreamy novel The Ferryman , set on an apparently utopian island where things aren’t quite as they seem, is out in paperback this month. It was the first pick for the New Scientist Book Club, and it is a mind-bending, dreamy stunner of a read. Go try it – and sign up for the Book Club in the meantime!

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Reddit just made its app faster, yet the mobile website is still atrocious.

The official Reddit app is a mess, the website's a throwback, and I'm officially fed up.

So Reddit is finally updating its app to be speedier . It's long overdue. I've been a Redditor since 2012, and I've seen the platform go through its many ups and downs. Meme wars, heartbreaking AMAs , and awkward CEO shenanigans are all part of the drama of Reddit. Now it's updating the official app to focus more on comments. Meanwhile, the mobile website experience is anything but pleasant.

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The ads on the Reddit app are constantly shoved down our throats, and the mobile website constantly nags to "Open in App," and the ads are more in-my-face than on the mobile app. Old Reddit is still where I go, but for how long will it last? Ever since Reddit CEO Steve Huffman killed off API access to third-party Reddit apps, the community has been holding its breath, waiting for the ax to drop on old Reddit.

Old Reddit is best

My sanctuary on the internet since 2012.

Old Reddit (old.reddit.com) reminds me of old-school message boards from the early days of the internet, and that's part of the charm I've always admired about the site. The OG Reddit had no frills, no animations, no algorithms. Just pure no-nonsense chaos in a rather uninspiring layout, and this even works in the mobile browser with a few plugins to really dress things up .

I still use old Reddit on the web because I find it so much less obtrusive than "new" Reddit. But I don't know how long that will last. Reddit went public a short time ago and Huffman has been doing everything to make Reddit a standalone social media platform like Facebook or TikTok. I have a sinking feeling that old Reddit won't be around much longer.

Official Reddit hurts my eyes

The official reddit site on mobile is an abomination.

Visiting the official Reddit site on a mobile browser reminds me of visiting a used car lot. I'm slammed with ads every few lines of text, some of which masquerade as real content. Then I'll get hit with pop-ups imploring me to use the official app. It's like being trapped in a late-night infomercial, but with no Shamwow to show for it afterward.

My only refuge is old.reddit.com. There I can scroll in relative peace. Sometimes my phone even sighs in relief.

You can always tell an ad from a real post because marketers try to jam their entire sales pitch in the post headline for some reason. Chances are good you're looking at an ad if the headline is a full paragraph.

The great third-party app purge

Reddit destroyed the thriving third-party app ecosystem with one api move.

Last year's Reddit revolt was one of the most exciting moments in the platform's history. That was when Reddit tightened the screws on third-party API access , making it virtually unaffordable for these apps to access the site and causing nearly all of them to shut down. Huffman got into a public war of words with Christian Selig, the developer behind the most popular third-party app, Apollo. This resulted in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Huffman that went horribly wrong and only helped to paint the company in a bad light.

But apps like Apollo weren't just alternatives to the official Reddit app; they created an infinitely better experience. They each represented a vision of how Reddit could be, from refined interfaces to features for power users. Most importantly, they were ad-free. Huffman killed off the entire third-party ecosystem in one stroke, and now we're stuck with the official Reddit app and its endless ads.

The official Reddit app

One word: ugh.

It's no secret that the official Reddit app is a hot mess, and site-wide user frustration with the app is part of what led to a massive Reddit boycott when Huffman killed third-party apps last year. The official app is full of ads. The wrong tap can accidentally collapse entire discussion threads or send me spiraling off to the unwanted "Popular" section. What are all those tabs? Communities? And what's the difference between Chat and Messages?

The official app is the reason I use Reddit on the web. And, as I've already mentioned, the official Reddit site for the web is no good. Old Reddit is where I remain. But for how long?

My love-hate relationship with Reddit

I just can't seem to quit the front page of the internet.

There's real value on Reddit. How many times have you appended "reddit" to your Google search ? It's the realest place on the internet with opinions from people around the world. It's full of niche communities and hilarious memes. I've used third-party apps to access Reddit for years, and I tried to not use Reddit after last year's purge. I couldn't keep that up, so I've been using the website instead of the horrible app.

I'm really hoping more app updates fixe a lot of the issues I have with the official Reddit app. If they don't, and Reddit kills off old.reddit.com, then I'm afraid I will have to leave Reddit once and for all. It's frustrating to see such a wonderful platform constantly shoot itself in the foot.

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The 2024 NFL Draft continues on Friday and Saturday, following an exciting first round on Thursday night. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the NFL Draft.

The draft takes place in Detroit, Michigan this year over seven rounds and three days. Rounds 2 and 3 take place on Friday, followed by Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday. In total, there are 257 picks this year. The Buffalo Bills have first pick for Rounds 2 and 7, and the Carolina Panthers have first pick for Rounds 3 and 4. First picks for Rounds 5 and 6 go to the Denver Broncos and the Minnesota Vikings, respectively.

The St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Rams have the most overall picks this year, with 11 each. For 2024, quarterbacks are in demand. The no. 1 pick on Thursday was USC quarterback Caleb Williams, followed by LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.

Keep reading for our full breakdown of the 2024 NFL Draft, including how to tune in without cable.

See also: How to watch the NBA Playoffs | How to watch the NHL Playoffs | Where to watch the Madrid Open

How to watch the NFL Draft in the US

The NFL Draft will air on ABC, ESPN/ESPN2, and the NFL Network in the US. The Rounds 2-3 picks will start on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. ET, and the Rounds 4-7 picks will start on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. While the first and third days of the draft will air on ESPN, the second night will air on ESPN2. The networks offer different types of coverage and analysis, with some focusing more on the teams and some on individual players, but all of the aforementioned options will show the actual draft. If you don't have cable, you can access these channels via live TV packages like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV.

For Sling TV , you'll want to select a Sling Orange plan to access ESPN and ESPN2. Sling subscriptions cost $40 a month, but you can currently get you're first month for $10 off, making it only a $30 investment right now.

For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for. It's more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members get their first month for $20 off.

With Hulu + Live TV , you can access ESPN, ESPN2, the NFL Network, and ABC. The service starts at $76.99 a month, but it currently comes with a three-day free trial (which will cover you for all three days of the draft). Hulu + Live TV also includes access to ESPN+, Disney+, and regular on-demand Hulu.

Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Adding live TV drives up the price significantly, but it's a rolling one-month contract that you're free to cancel at any time. As live TV services go, though, this is one of the best.

How to watch the NFL Draft in the UK

If you don't mind staying up late on Friday, you can catch the NFL Draft through Sky Sports in the UK. Sky Sports also had lots of coverage leading up to the draft.

How to watch the NFL Draft in Australia

You can catch the NFL Draft through Kayo , which will stream the ESPN coverage, in Australia. Kayo subscriptions start at $25 a month in Australia and come with a one-week free trial.

How to watch the NFL Draft from anywhere

If you'll be away from home for any of the draft but still want to tune in through any of the above streaming services, you can always try a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy ways to change your electronic device's virtual location so that you can still access websites and apps that might vary in unavailability from country to country. Since all of the options we've outlined today require country-specific forms of payment, this suggestion is best for people who are simply traveling outside their country and wishing to access their existing live TV subscriptions.

Interested in trying out a VPN? We recommend ExpressVPN , a beginner-friendly service with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional details and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

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How to watch the NFL Draft with a VPN

Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
Install it on the device you're planning to watch the NFL Draft on.
Turn it on and set it to your home country's location.
Purchase the correct live TV subscription mentioned above if you don't already have one.
Enjoy watching the NFL Draft.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

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