r/FictionWriting is a subreddit with 39k members. The community frequently discusses writing, writer, struggling, writing partner, and writing help, and the most common flair used is advice, discussion, critique, short story, and novel.
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 Topics in r/FictionWriting
#1
Writing
5 posts
#2
Writer
5 posts
#3
Struggling
4 posts
#4
Writing Partner
4 posts
#5
Writing Help
4 posts
#6
Story
3 posts
#7
Short
3 posts
#8
Bar Aoi Stories
3 posts
#9
Critique
2 posts
#10
Ai
2 posts
Flair Used in r/FictionWriting
#1
Advice
: "What Remains If You Remove Absolutely Everything? (Psycho horror)"
11 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Unpopular opinion: "show don't tell" might be the worst writing advice ever given"
9 posts
#3
Critique
: "Is this a good chapter opener?"
8 posts
#4
Short Story
: "The Man Who Carried Me Home"
7 posts
#5
Novel
: "I've been developing a story for a long time, but I can't figure out how to turn it into a novel."
6 posts
#6
Erotica
: "Anyone wants me to write a fictional story for them ?"
2 posts
#7
Beta Reading
: "Wanting beta readers for my new isekai fantasy adventure/comedy"
1 post
#8
Science Fiction
: "Hey everyone!My sibling and I are the creator duo behind NARAKU-NO-INK"
1 post
#9
Fantasy
: "[OC]Bar Aoi Stories ― Somebody Do Something : When Our Voices Go Unheard, Who Are We Calling On?"
1 post
#10
Worldbuilding
: "A random plot idea. Opinions, ideas, critique welcome. Genre psychological thriller"
1 post
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Last updated: October 26, 2026