r/FictionWriting is a subreddit with 27k members. The community frequently discusses fiction, story, writing, chapter, and feedback, and the most common flair used is short story, advice, novel, discussion, and critique.
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
Fiction
143 posts
#2
Story
99 posts
#3
Writing
91 posts
#4
Chapter
47 posts
#5
Feedback
41 posts
#6
Short Story
33 posts
#7
Character
31 posts
#8
Horror
28 posts
#9
Novel
26 posts
#10
Main
23 posts
Flair Used in r/FictionWriting
#1
Short Story
: "A Letter from the Unknown."
24 posts
#2
Advice
: "19-year-old looking for genuine advice. (I can stomach anything.)"
23 posts
#3
Novel
: "Finished my first draft (decades in the making!)"
16 posts
#4
Discussion
: "What is the BEST line you have ever written?"
16 posts
#5
Critique
: "Would this title and blurb work for a psychological thriller novel?"
12 posts
#6
Beta Reading
: "first chapter of my mythic fantasy novel. requesting feedback"
9 posts
#7
Worldbuilding
: "Hello, I’m working on the worldbuilding of a project that came a while working and I need your help"
4 posts
#8
Characters
: "Looking for a Russian girl name for my fictional character"
2 posts
#9
Editing
: "Kill your darlings"
2 posts
#10
Poetry
: "An Angel’s Final Letter to Mankind"
2 posts
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Last updated: May 31, 2026