387 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (70%).
r/FictionWriting Traffic & Engagement r/FictionWriting Traffic & Engagement
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r/FictionWriting Most Active Times When r/FictionWriting Is Most Active
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r/FictionWriting Flair Performance r/FictionWriting Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice | 51 (24.5%) | 2 |
| Short Story | 39 (18.8%) | 1 |
| Science Fiction | 22 (10.6%) | 1 |
| Discussion | 22 (10.6%) | 4 |
| Critique | 20 (9.6%) | 1 |
| Novel | 14 (6.7%) | 1 |
| Fantasy | 12 (5.8%) | 1 |
| Beta Reading | 7 (3.4%) | 1 |
| Poetry | 7 (3.4%) | 1 |
| Characters | 6 (2.9%) | 2 |
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r/FictionWriting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/FictionWriting
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| story | 57 (14.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| chapter | 37 (9.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| first | 24 (6.2%) | 1 | 2 |
| book | 23 (5.9%) | 1 | 3 |
| writing | 18 (4.7%) | 2 | 5 |
| part | 16 (4.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| short | 14 (3.6%) | 1 | 0 |
| fantasy | 14 (3.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| write | 12 (3.1%) | 6 | 16 |
| character | 10 (2.6%) | 1 | 3 |
r/FictionWriting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/FictionWriting
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| wattpad.com | 3 | 1 |
r/FictionWriting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/FictionWriting
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Is it weird to write primarily in Male POV if you're a girl?
Do writers overthink description too much?
Interesting fact
I self-published after months of rejections
Self editing : 12 strategies
Is it normal to write 1000 words in about 30 minutes
Prove That You're Not a Carp
Male POV Help
A market or genre for fantasy without magic?
My novel is almost ready
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is it weird to write primarily in Male POV if you're a girl? | 49 | 65 | text | Jul 21 |
| Do writers overthink description too much? | 22 | 31 | text | Jul 5 |
| Interesting fact | 21 | 2 | text | Jul 30 |
| I self-published after months of rejections | 14 | 10 | text | Jul 7 |
| Self editing : 12 strategies | 10 | 0 | text | Jul 16 |
| Is it normal to write 1000 words in about 30 minutes | 9 | 36 | text | Jul 11 |
| Prove That You're Not a Carp | 8 | 5 | text | Jul 13 |
| Male POV Help | 8 | 86 | text | Jul 18 |
| A market or genre for fantasy without magic? | 8 | 12 | text | Jul 7 |
| My novel is almost ready | 8 | 7 | text | Jul 13 |
r/FictionWriting Audience Overlap r/FictionWriting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/FictionWriting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/FictionWriting
What's the best time to post on r/FictionWriting?
Based on posting volume, r/FictionWriting is most active on Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/FictionWriting?
r/FictionWriting averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/FictionWriting get?
Posts on r/FictionWriting average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/FictionWriting get most?
On r/FictionWriting, most posts are text posts (70%)