r/fantasywriting is a subreddit with 29k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses fantasy, concept, writing, story, and feedback.
Fantasy stories are the oldest kinds of stories, truly inspirational and wonderful to read and write. This is a subreddit devoted to tips and resources that help people who want to write fantasy.
Popular Themes in r/fantasywriting
#1
Advice Requests
: "I'm looking for a critique on the first few chapters of my illustrated novella, The Benefits of Blindness. (New Weird Fantasy, 8,000 words)"
24 posts
#2
Ideas
: "What do you think about this story idea?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I’m really frustrated by homogenization in literature."
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Needs some recommendation. Do you know of any good site to post a action / sci-fi character drama story?"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "Guys /did i price my book right ?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/fantasywriting
#1
Fantasy
: "Some advice when come to world building in a Fantasy story"
26 posts
#2
Concept
: "Working out an historical fantasy Concept set in Ireland"
13 posts
#3
Writing
: "Looking for recommendations on a Writing course."
10 posts
#4
Story
: "Looking for Help with My Story"
10 posts
#5
Feedback
: "Feedback on my Epic Fantasy Prologue (950 words aprox)"
9 posts
#6
World Building
: "Some advice when come to World Building in a fantasy story"
9 posts
#7
Character
: "Drew one of my novel Characters (his name is Alphonse Vonstern"
8 posts
#8
Drawing
: "Tried something different and drew my novel's protagonist (King Soryos Azula the lady of kindlings (yes they dubbed him "lady" It's an in world joke.))"
4 posts
#9
Prologue
: "Feedback on my Epic Fantasy Prologue (950 words aprox)"
4 posts
#10
Struggling
3 posts
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Last updated: August 29, 2026