1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 39 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/fantasywriters Traffic & Engagement r/fantasywriters Traffic & Engagement
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r/fantasywriters Most Active Times When r/fantasywriters Is Most Active
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r/fantasywriters Flair Performance r/fantasywriters Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Critique My Story Excerpt | 389 (33.5%) | 2 |
| Critique My Idea | 249 (21.4%) | 1 |
| Discussion About A General Writing Topic | 173 (14.9%) | 19 |
| Question For My Story | 171 (14.7%) | 2 |
| Brainstorming | 159 (13.7%) | 3 |
| Writing Prompt | 21 (1.8%) | 80 |
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r/fantasywriters Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/fantasywriters
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| fantasy | 472 (40.6%) | 7 | 10 |
| words | 256 (22.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| chapter | 177 (15.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| feedback | 162 (13.9%) | 2 | 4 |
| story | 141 (12.1%) | 4 | 7 |
| dark | 119 (10.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| first | 108 (9.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| novel | 75 (6.5%) | 2 | 4 |
| book | 65 (5.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| writing | 64 (5.5%) | 6 | 11 |
r/fantasywriters Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/fantasywriters
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| docs.google.com | 11 | 1 |
| inkitt.com | 4 | 1 |
| royalroad.com | 4 | 1 |
| wattpad.com | 3 | 1 |
r/fantasywriters Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/fantasywriters
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Whats stopping fantasy with multiple 'fantasy races' from looking like this??
Ai checkers are such a scam
Realizing your story isn't viable
Is the complex sentence a relic of a bygone era?
Every one of the most popular fantasy series OAT does exactly the opposite of what I see advised to people asking for feedback here when posting their work here
What are weapons you want to see more in fantasy stories?
I've been lurking, and I'm disheartened
If you ever want an inspiration for what good "archaic" or pseudo gothic English is, I recommend Sir Richard Burton's edition of Arabian Nights.
I'm creating a large fantasy world. I'm paralyzed at the thought of spending so much time and effort to end up obscure
Do any of you write literary fantasy?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whats stopping fantasy with multiple 'fantasy races' from looking like this?? | 1.5K | 360 | image | Sep 12 |
| Ai checkers are such a scam | 585 | 200 | text | Sep 13 |
| Realizing your story isn't viable | 350 | 250 | text | Sep 3 |
| Is the complex sentence a relic of a bygone era? | 211 | 172 | text | Sep 23 |
| Every one of the most popular fantasy series OAT does exactly the opposite of what I see advised to people asking for feedback here when posting their work here | 164 | 219 | text | Sep 28 |
| What are weapons you want to see more in fantasy stories? | 119 | 195 | text | Sep 22 |
| I've been lurking, and I'm disheartened | 108 | 174 | text | Sep 28 |
| If you ever want an inspiration for what good "archaic" or pseudo gothic English is, I recommend Sir Richard Burton's edition of Arabian Nights. | 103 | 7 | image | Sep 12 |
| I'm creating a large fantasy world. I'm paralyzed at the thought of spending so much time and effort to end up obscure | 94 | 89 | text | Sep 27 |
| Do any of you write literary fantasy? | 82 | 208 | text | Sep 15 |
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r/fantasywriters FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/fantasywriters
What's the best time to post on r/fantasywriters?
Based on posting volume, r/fantasywriters is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/fantasywriters?
r/fantasywriters averages 39 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/fantasywriters get?
Posts on r/fantasywriters average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/fantasywriters get most?
On r/fantasywriters, most posts are text posts (69%)