r/essays
Share your essays, request feedback, get prompts, and basically everything related to essays. We're a community centered around essays.
How to think about r/essays
This community is dedicated to the art of essay writing, where members share their essays, seek feedback, and discuss various aspects of essay composition. It serves as a platform for both aspiring and experienced writers to improve their skills, exchange ideas, and find inspiration through prompts and discussions. The focus on constructive critique and collaboration sets it apart from other writing forums.
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Audience
Participants in this community range from high school students to college-level writers, with a keen interest in improving their writing abilities. Members often seek feedback on their essays and engage in discussions about writing techniques and prompts. The vibe is generally supportive and educational, with a focus on personal growth and skill enhancement in writing.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes well-structured essays, constructive critiques, and thoughtful discussions about writing techniques. Posts that lack clarity or fail to engage with the community's focus on improvement may receive downvotes. Members are encouraged to provide detailed feedback and engage regularly, fostering a culture of continuous learning and sharing.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value through educational content related to writing and essay composition. Avoid overt promotion, as members typically resist blatant marketing tactics. Instead, brands can share resources, writing tools, or host workshops that align with the community's interests. Authentic engagement and support for members' writing journeys will be more positively received.
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What r/essays talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/philosophiesde
- u/[deleted]
- u/ProfessionalOk7633
- u/immortalbeing28
- u/sadthrowaway12340987
- u/02Mellow
- u/Due-Newspaper-2249
- u/Accomplished-Ad1358
- u/dkeiger1
- u/karumeolang
- u/actually_a_frog7
- u/IrishChristmasLatte
- u/sayuri992
- u/Austine_K
- u/sheems-9386
- u/Adorable-Second-3879
- u/ChrisofCL24
- u/TheIntrovertedBaker1
- u/Nat82000
- u/Several-Ad5619
- u/RedRipeApple192
- u/Old_Code9545
- u/Outrageous-Design628
- u/Uhm7384
- u/m_xgue_l
- u/yuhuranusrings
- u/nstances
- u/Theintrovertedt
- u/dontslambro
- u/superlit828
- u/Mental-Success8802
- u/Infinite-Cell-1788
- u/EllaFaithKD1
- u/Yonarules
- u/Seanclaude
- u/Xkyhe
- u/dizdawgjr34
- u/njauf
- u/Parking_Plane_1815
- u/pinotgrigiopls
- u/mybelovedx
- u/ARandomPanzer
- u/the_other_me_ow
- u/advicepeeper
- u/b-hop72
- u/IH8Sundayss
- u/Lexi-Lynn
- u/JeanetteStrong
- u/Positive_Compote_506
- u/BorkingBorkster
- u/Agile-Contribution89
- u/Fickle_Garlic_1513
- u/Strict_Cash_4623
- u/HomeApprehensive2914
- u/Lunawolf20
- u/No-Citron5628
- u/OOFYBOOMER
- u/rileybull00
- u/koniria_mayz
- u/MoertiTV
- u/shaileenjovial
- u/Greedy_Ad6007
- u/EfficientZucchini339
- u/Eunice-Haydar
- u/LittleAlphaSheWolf
- u/EvolvedSplicer68
- u/signaturefox2013
- u/pepperwoodband
- u/Tacosarelifemeow
- u/Wild-Tear-2036
- u/RandomLeafff
- u/mae_is_me
- u/PoprocketPopstar
- u/thebeautifulpanic1
- u/Human-Inspection-998
- u/Scorpion1386
- u/Odd_Swimming3166
- u/Ilovebroadway06
- u/Terrible-Ship-1465
- u/XtianTaylor
- u/Greendude60
- u/feetmaster_
- u/Experience-Hungry
- u/Midnxxght
- u/gheistling
- u/emberblaze0
- u/NoiseExpert3020
- u/Kellywatson7886
- u/code_asker
- u/jimjeans
- u/pl4netl0ve
- u/The_Eldritch_Lord
- u/Gianamiguel
- u/Gullible_Reporter_46
- u/Yogamaine
- u/jj_1987
- u/Jett_Hendrick
- u/HuckleberryAlive3391
- u/proctorjane
- u/Stunning-Cicada6323
By votes
- u/philosophiesde
- u/[deleted]
- u/ProfessionalOk7633
- u/immortalbeing28
- u/Nat82000
- u/Several-Ad5619
- u/02Mellow
- u/Old_Code9545
- u/Outrageous-Design628
- u/m_xgue_l
- u/RedRipeApple192
- u/Uhm7384
- u/dontslambro
- u/Seanclaude
- u/dizdawgjr34
- u/sadthrowaway12340987
- u/yuhuranusrings
- u/nstances
- u/Theintrovertedt
- u/Mental-Success8802
- u/Infinite-Cell-1788
- u/EllaFaithKD1
- u/Yonarules
- u/Xkyhe
- u/njauf
- u/Parking_Plane_1815
- u/ARandomPanzer
- u/the_other_me_ow
- u/Strict_Cash_4623
- u/Due-Newspaper-2249
- u/No-Citron5628
- u/rileybull00
- u/Eunice-Haydar
- u/dkeiger1
- u/superlit828
- u/pinotgrigiopls
- u/advicepeeper
- u/b-hop72
- u/IH8Sundayss
- u/JeanetteStrong
- u/Positive_Compote_506
- u/Agile-Contribution89
- u/Fickle_Garlic_1513
- u/HomeApprehensive2914
- u/Lunawolf20
- u/OOFYBOOMER
- u/koniria_mayz
- u/MoertiTV
- u/shaileenjovial
- u/Accomplished-Ad1358
- u/mybelovedx
- u/Lexi-Lynn
- u/BorkingBorkster
- u/Greedy_Ad6007
- u/EfficientZucchini339
- u/LittleAlphaSheWolf
- u/EvolvedSplicer68
- u/signaturefox2013
- u/pepperwoodband
- u/Tacosarelifemeow
- u/Wild-Tear-2036
- u/RandomLeafff
- u/mae_is_me
- u/PoprocketPopstar
- u/thebeautifulpanic1
- u/Human-Inspection-998
- u/Scorpion1386
- u/Odd_Swimming3166
- u/Ilovebroadway06
- u/Terrible-Ship-1465
- u/XtianTaylor
- u/Greendude60
- u/feetmaster_
- u/Experience-Hungry
- u/Midnxxght
- u/gheistling
- u/emberblaze0
- u/NoiseExpert3020
- u/Kellywatson7886
- u/code_asker
- u/jimjeans
- u/pl4netl0ve
- u/The_Eldritch_Lord
- u/Gianamiguel
- u/karumeolang
- u/Gullible_Reporter_46
- u/Yogamaine
- u/jj_1987
- u/Jett_Hendrick
- u/HuckleberryAlive3391
- u/proctorjane
- u/Stunning-Cicada6323
- u/actually_a_frog7
- u/IrishChristmasLatte
- u/sayuri992
- u/Austine_K
- u/sheems-9386
- u/Adorable-Second-3879
- u/Ormanfrenchman
- u/moonfoxm
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/vintagerns
- u/Lenoxkip
- u/hopperyelena
- u/Amazing_Touri_3473
- u/anjublaxxus
- u/Loud-Direction-7011
- u/SuperWriters
- u/Able_Development_240
- u/theacescholars
- u/smallSharpness
- u/jasimranjha
- u/MrHenriquez
- u/mxrian1998
- u/Classic_Sort_9590
- u/Sydmarchie
- u/CivilElection9938
- u/Essay-Avator
- u/TrippySaboteur
- u/blasiusrealm
- u/Key_Painter_2485
- u/Impressive_Relief123
- u/RandomAmbles
- u/Gabriel_AK
- u/pungenthello
- u/Still-Spell-707
- u/SpongeDot
- u/hongkyu00
- u/albert_Iam
- u/the_ryl
- u/salomejothams
- u/genius-G
- u/Maseker756
- u/PersonalHunter
- u/writingpartner
- u/statistic_geek
- u/Best_Bisexual
- u/Word-Weaver-
- u/TelevisionFeeling649
- u/sysadmin001
- u/angiethefreelancer
- u/EdCoinange
- u/jowowey
- u/Chemical_Head_9147
- u/iabyajyiv
- u/BespokeHistoryPapers
- u/dependables-0188
- u/DarkAjab
- u/Obvious_Phase_5431
- u/TAastronautsloth99
- u/GORILLAGOOAAAT
- u/writermoses101
- u/MoertiTV
- u/CompetentSavior
- u/VarnelleHill
- u/Mr_Goodnite
- u/Morio_anzenza
- u/cameraindica
- u/DistinguishedProf
- u/Straight_Lake_4525
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Loud-Direction-7011
- u/hopperyelena
- u/EdCoinange
- u/CivilElection9938
- u/SuperWriters
- u/Able_Development_240
- u/SpongeDot
- u/smallSharpness
- u/PersonalHunter
- u/Word-Weaver-
- u/mxrian1998
- u/DistinguishedProf
- u/Amazing_Touri_3473
- u/vintagerns
- u/TrippySaboteur
- u/anjublaxxus
- u/Key_Painter_2485
- u/Impressive_Relief123
- u/RandomAmbles
- u/Lenoxkip
- u/theacescholars
- u/MrHenriquez
- u/sysadmin001
- u/jowowey
- u/GORILLAGOOAAAT
- u/Classic_Sort_9590
- u/Sydmarchie
- u/Essay-Avator
- u/blasiusrealm
- u/Gabriel_AK
- u/pungenthello
- u/Still-Spell-707
- u/hongkyu00
- u/albert_Iam
- u/the_ryl
- u/salomejothams
- u/genius-G
- u/Maseker756
- u/statistic_geek
- u/Best_Bisexual
- u/TelevisionFeeling649
- u/angiethefreelancer
- u/Chemical_Head_9147
- u/iabyajyiv
- u/BespokeHistoryPapers
- u/dependables-0188
- u/DarkAjab
- u/Obvious_Phase_5431
- u/TAastronautsloth99
- u/writermoses101
- u/MoertiTV
- u/CompetentSavior
- u/VarnelleHill
- u/Mr_Goodnite
- u/cameraindica
- u/Straight_Lake_4525
- u/jasimranjha
- u/writingpartner
- u/Morio_anzenza
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FAQ
r/essays — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/essays have?
r/essays has approximately 18,231 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/essays created?
r/essays was created on November 8, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/essays about?
This community is dedicated to the art of essay writing, where members share their essays, seek feedback, and discuss various aspects of essay composition. It serves as a platform for both aspiring and experienced writers to improve their skills, exchange ideas, and find inspiration through prompts and discussions. The focus on constructive critique and collaboration sets it…
What subreddits are similar to r/essays?
Communities similar to r/essays include r/testsdump, r/essay_assist.
Who are the most active posters on r/essays?
The most frequent posters on r/essays include u/philosophiesde, u/[deleted], u/ProfessionalOk7633.
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