How to market on r/copywriting
Can you promote on r/copywriting?
No. The rules ban self-promotion, and posts that sell get removed. What the rules say:
“Posts or comments that exist only to shill a product or service (e.g., a GPT-3 AI copywriting tool) will be removed and the user will be banned.”
Rule 3: No undisclosed or unsolicited links
“It is not ok to make a post advertising your copywriting services.”
Rule 8: Job ads are fine. Pitching your copy services is not.
The rules
As the moderators wrote them, shortened where they run long.
- Only post things loosely related to "copywriting."Don't post fiction or poetry or other things that aren't LOOSELY related to copywriting. EXCEPTION: If you want to discuss something seemingly unrelated through the lens of copywriting, make sure it's in the post,…
- No bilking, scamming, spamming, or profiteering.This isn't a marketing channel. A wee bit of self-promotion is fine, so long as it's a free & helpful resource. If links lead to a paid or lead gen effort, it must be disclosed or the post will be removed. If the post…
- No undisclosed or unsolicited linksLinks are fine, but you must disclose whether payment or email signup is necessary to access information (even if free). Posts or comments that exist only to shill a product or service (e.g., a GPT-3 AI copywriting…
- No pirating courses, content, etc.Don't pirate or ask for pirated copies of books, courses, or other content that one would otherwise pay for. Instant ban for breakers of this rule.
- No AI ShillsNo links to AI copywriting tools, no product reviews, no beta tests. Instant ban for anyone who posts this stuff. Only discussion is allowed.
- Don't be a dick.This is a tough space for working professionals and it will feature lots of controversial topics. You're allowed to have opinions and be assertive. Arguing, tough feedback, and strong disagreements are fine. .. AS LONG…
- Personal Income Claims or Promises Require VerificationAny post making a claim about personal income or revenue generated needs to provide credible proof or back up in the post or privately to the mods of the sub. Posts won't be removed, but mods will comment about whether…
- Job ads are fine. Pitching your copy services is not.It is ok to make a post about hiring. It is not ok to make a post advertising your copywriting services.
Full text on Reddit: r/copywriting rules.
What people asked this week
21 of the 36 posts on r/copywriting in the last 7 days asked a question or for a recommendation. Here are 12, starting with people asking for a tool, a service or someone to hire.
- Any recommendations for social media copywriting courses?r/copywriting · 21 Oct
- What are the best copywriting courses in 2026?r/copywriting · 23 Oct
- How do you handle clients who keep delaying payments?r/copywriting · 23 Oct
- Best resources to learn creative strategy?r/copywriting · 21 Oct
- What are your thoughts on freelance platforms moving towards AI Agent matchmaking? (Fastwork going global)r/copywriting · 21 Oct
- How did marketer or sales person handles Rejection???r/copywriting · 20 Oct
- What's the one copywriting skill you still struggle with, no matter how much you practice?r/copywriting · 20 Oct
- What are your challenges?r/copywriting · 20 Oct
- Why does everyone do this nowadays? what emotion are they trying to bring in the prospect?r/copywriting · 20 Oct
- Any good email copyrighters with legal marketing background or experience?r/copywriting · 19 Oct
- If you have 30 DAYS to get a job as a copywriter from scratch, what would you do?r/copywriting · 24 Oct
- Struggling. What to do?r/copywriting · 24 Oct
How to show up here without getting banned
- Don't post about your product. Answer questions in the comments with real expertise instead. People who find your answers useful check your profile, so say what you do there.
- Be careful with links. The rules are specific: “If links lead to a paid or lead gen effort, it must be disclosed or the post will be removed.”
- Flair your post. The rules ask for it: “Please add a flair to your post”
- Say it's yours. The rules ask you to be upfront: “Links are fine, but you must disclose whether payment or email signup is necessary to access information (even if free).”
- Don't post idea checks. They're not allowed: “No links to AI copywriting tools, no product reviews, no beta tests.”
More on how this works across Reddit: Reddit's self-promotion rules, explained and the full Reddit marketing playbook.
Related communities
- How to market on r/GrowthHacking: growth marketers testing acquisition tactics and tools.
- How to market on r/AskMarketing: people asking marketing questions, from beginners to pros.
- How to market on r/Emailmarketing: email marketers discussing deliverability, tools and campaigns.
- How to market on r/advertising: ad industry professionals: creatives, strategists and students.
- How to market on r/FacebookAds: advertisers running Facebook and Instagram ads.
Questions
Can I post my startup on r/copywriting?+
No. The rules ban self-promotion, and posts that sell get removed. Rule 3 says: “Posts or comments that exist only to shill a product or service (e.g., a GPT-3 AI copywriting tool) will be removed and the user will be banned.” Answer questions in the comments instead, and let people find your product from your profile.
How active is r/copywriting?+
r/copywriting has about 221k members and averaged 6.8 new posts a day over the last four weeks. Of its latest 36 posts, 21 asked a question or for a recommendation.
Does r/copywriting allow links?+
With conditions. Rule 2 says: “If links lead to a paid or lead gen effort, it must be disclosed or the post will be removed.”
What do people ask about on r/copywriting?+
Recent examples: “Any recommendations for social media copywriting courses?”, “What are the best copywriting courses in 2026?” and “How do you handle clients who keep delaying payments?”. The full list of this week's questions is on this page and refreshes daily.