r/scifiwriting is a subreddit with 106k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses sci fi, writing, space, story, and technology, and they frequently recommend/review sci-fi novel.
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
: "Need advice. I've reasoned myself out of my own plot."
10 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Best alternative to amazon kdp for sci-fi writers who don't want to be locked in"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "What would a post-apocalyptic internet look like?"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Are you a writer looking for illustrator?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/scifiwriting
#1
Sci Fi
: "'Mortal Engines' and suspension of disbelief in science fiction and fantasy"
122 posts
#2
Writing
: "Hi all, what are you Writing?"
60 posts
#3
Space
: "Space Travel - am i overcomplicating?"
39 posts
#4
Story
: "How do I make my Story feel like it's set far in the future?"
31 posts
#5
Technology
: "What are potential uses or side effects of a Technology that can create motion with no reaction force?"
28 posts
#6
Fiction
: "What makes for a good sci-fi/fantasy?"
25 posts
#7
Scifi
: "Theoretical Best Sword Materials (weight and cost can be ignored)"
19 posts
#8
Struggling With
18 posts
#9
Novel
: "Feedback on the first chapter of my Novel?"
16 posts
#10
Looking For
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/scifiwriting
Sci-fi Novel
2 reviews
#1
George R. R. Martin
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Edgar Rice Burroughs
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/scifiwriting
#1
DISCUSSION
: "'Mortal Engines' and suspension of disbelief in science fiction and fantasy"
81 posts
#2
HELP!
: "What do you call a smartphone?"
50 posts
#3
CRITIQUE
: "'Pareidolia' Sci-fi Novel Idea"
34 posts
#4
STORY
: "Can someone read the first sentence (and maybe the rest of this page) and tell me if you are hooked or not?"
18 posts
#5
MISCELLENEOUS
: "What makes for a good sci-fi/fantasy?"
9 posts
#6
TOOLS&ADVICE
: "How many people in an isolated society for around 2000 years would make genetic diversity not an issue?"
5 posts
#7
META
: "My Elemental Scifi Hardness Scale"
1 post
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Last updated: June 30, 2026