r/FictionWriting is a subreddit with 32k 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?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help me out please!"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "My Luck Has "Left" Me"
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
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
2 posts
Flair Used in r/FictionWriting
#1
Short Story
: "Rabbit Holes ‘R’ Us"
30 posts
#2
Advice
: "For all those who write using AI:"
22 posts
#3
Novel
: "I Am Writing Again"
14 posts
#4
Discussion
: "People who are advocating for AI in Creating Writing using the argument “It’s just progress just like in every other industry” are missing the point completely."
9 posts
#5
Critique
: "Okay. Since every thought my last one was shitty & sucked, I switched the game up and moved the goal posts. Advice pls."
8 posts
#6
Worldbuilding
: "CC: humanity"
5 posts
#7
Beta Reading
: "After 9 years, (and using it to earn my MFA) my novel is finally complete! I'd like to share the prologue here."
5 posts
#8
Science Fiction
: "The Blue Butterfly Ch. 4"
5 posts
#9
New Release
: "Wrote a Light Novel that mixes Fantasy, Paranormal, Action, Adventure."
5 posts
#10
Fantasy
: "Could a trans vampire use blood to transition"
5 posts
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Last updated: September 2, 2026