r/FictionWriting↗
Fiction Writing
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.
37k subscribers655 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)447 authors / mosince 2012
r/FictionWriting has 37k members (+72% over the last 12 months). It gets about 655 posts a month from 447 people. Top topics: Plotting and Planning, Writing Fantasy Novels and Writing Stories.
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Topics and brands on r/FictionWriting
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Plotting and Planning2.4%
- Writing Fantasy Novels2.1%
- Writing Stories1.6%
- Writing Life1.6%
- Character Development1.6%
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Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Substack
- Wattpad
- Medium
- Inkitt
- Royal Road
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