154 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (89%).
r/scifiwriting Traffic & Engagement r/scifiwriting Traffic & Engagement
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r/scifiwriting Most Active Times When r/scifiwriting Is Most Active
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r/scifiwriting Flair Performance r/scifiwriting Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| DISCUSSION | 60 (39.5%) | 12 |
| HELP! | 33 (21.7%) | 5 |
| STORY | 26 (17.1%) | 1 |
| CRITIQUE | 21 (13.8%) | 4 |
| MISCELLENEOUS | 7 (4.6%) | 2 |
| TOOLS&ADVICE | 5 (3.3%) | 6 |
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r/scifiwriting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/scifiwriting
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| sci | 15 (9.7%) | 4 | 15 |
| story | 15 (9.7%) | 1 | 9 |
r/scifiwriting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/scifiwriting
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| docs.google.com | 9 | 1 |
r/scifiwriting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/scifiwriting
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So The Martian wouldn't work because perchlorates in Martian regolith would kill Watney's plants and Watney himself.
What are the advantages of Mechs?
Maybe There *Is* Stealth in Space? New Theoretical material radiates heat in only one direction
Running out of ideas for naming my space police
How to make a dark-age of space travel?
Making up slang and swear words. Yea or nay?
Give me your most creative and efficient sci-fi weapon ideas.
If the logistics of a warship was solved, what is the best shape for an interstellar warship for optimal firepower?
Power crystals. How does they work? ...no seriously, how did this trope begin?
Best use for sending one kilobyte of data back in time?
r/scifiwriting Audience Overlap r/scifiwriting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/scifiwriting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/scifiwriting
What's the best time to post on r/scifiwriting?
Based on posting volume, r/scifiwriting is most active on Wednesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/scifiwriting?
r/scifiwriting averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/scifiwriting get?
Posts on r/scifiwriting average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/scifiwriting get most?
On r/scifiwriting, most posts are text posts (89%)