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r/scifiwriting is a subreddit with 89k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size.
We are a community for writers of science fiction! We are here to discuss, critique, and share our stories.
Popular Themes in r/scifiwriting
#1
Advice Requests
: "Analyzed 12 best selling sci-fi openings to find what they do that works well"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Are there any programs you use to design your spaceships?"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "[Mental Gymnastics Incoming] In many sci-fi settings, space combat is WW2 naval combat in space, with BVR combat being non-existent. While this is a creative decision, could an in-universe FTL tech, similar to the Quantum Drive or Frame Shift Drive, be a reason as to why it is that way?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/scifiwriting
#1
Space
: "If a Space elevator was possible, would it even be feasible?"
24 posts
#2
Sci Fi
: "Analyzed 12 best selling sci-fi openings to find what they do that works well"
23 posts
#3
Writing
: "Switched from Writing in first person present tense to 3rd person and it's so much easier"
22 posts
#4
Worldbuilding
: "Hot take: we need more things with "traditional" engine technology (not for thrusters but the other stuff)"
18 posts
#5
Sciencefiction
: "Why do people on spaceships rarely wear environmental suits, even depressurized? Especially during combat. This would increase their survivability a lot. Not every hull breach they fall into would be a death sentence on its own."
15 posts
#6
Technology
: "What Kind Of Advanced Technology Do You Have?"
13 posts
#7
Aliens
: "How to justify Aliens wanting to have slaves?"
11 posts
#8
Story
: "Why is so common to include psychologists as part of the crew on spaceships?"
11 posts
#9
Critique
: "Why is so common to include psychologists as part of the crew on spaceships?"
10 posts
#10
Ftl
: "How to explain why aliens (or humans) won’t just throw ships/rocks at Ftl (or very high sublight speeds) toward their enemy planets in science fiction?"
6 posts
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