r/FictionWriting is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses writing, writer, struggling, writing partner, and writing help.
If you're writing fiction, whether it be flash fiction, short stories, novellas, novel, epics, screenplays, poetry, or even something like writing for a videogame then this subreddit is for you. Join us, ask your questions, share your knowledge, and use us to have a look at your work.
Popular Themes in r/FictionWriting
#1
Advice Requests
: "How can I actually start to write something?"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help me out please!"
1 post
#3
Ideas
: "I wrote the framework for a shonen manga idea. Rate it out of 10 also share your thoughts on it?"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "After 9 years, (and using it to earn my MFA) my novel is finally complete! I'd like to share the prologue here."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/FictionWriting
#1
Writing
5 posts
#2
Writer
: "Looking to meet other Writers"
5 posts
#3
Struggling
4 posts
#4
Writing Partner
: "Looking for someone interesting in co-writing for an Ace Ventura fanfic"
4 posts
#5
Writing Help
: "Advice on structuring a narrative out of fragments/vignettes?"
4 posts
#6
Story
3 posts
#7
Short
3 posts
#8
Bar Aoi Stories
: "[OC] Bar Aoi Stories: Society — Where the Will to War Resides"
3 posts
#9
Critique
2 posts
#10
Ai
: "I've learned my lesson. Using Ai for research or as a writing coach is tantamount to committing literary murder."
2 posts
Flair Used in r/FictionWriting
#1
Advice
: "For all those who write using AI:"
29 posts
#2
Discussion
: "People who advocate for AI-assisted “writing” and use the “What about spell check?” argument are, once again, missing the point entirely."
23 posts
#3
Novel
: "76,755 words!"
16 posts
#4
Short Story
: "This short story was written in 15 minutes"
13 posts
#5
Critique
: "WIP- The Forgotten Eon"
11 posts
#6
Worldbuilding
: "Idea for a time loop story"
4 posts
#7
Beta Reading
: "First ever chapter of first ever draft of first ever idea, please help me kind people"
4 posts
#8
Characters
: "I Was the One You Left Behind. Now I've Returned."
3 posts
#9
Science Fiction
: "The Blue Butterfly Ch. 4"
2 posts
#10
Publishing
: "How to choose publishing path"
1 post
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Last updated: September 11, 2026