r/fantasywriting
Fantasy stories are the oldest kinds of stories, truly inspirational and wonderful to read and write. This is a subreddit devoted to tips…
How to think about r/fantasywriting
This community is dedicated to supporting writers of fantasy stories by providing tips, resources, and a platform for sharing their work. Members engage in discussions about various aspects of fantasy writing, including world-building, character development, and narrative techniques. The focus on collaboration and feedback distinguishes this community, making it a valuable space for both novice and experienced writers looking to enhance their craft.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from aspiring writers to seasoned authors, with a shared passion for fantasy literature. The demographic is diverse, often comprising younger writers and those who enjoy creative storytelling. Members typically seek constructive feedback, inspiration, and camaraderie, fostering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that values creativity and imagination.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes writing prompts, critiques of fantasy works, and discussions about writing techniques. Members are encouraged to share their own writing for feedback, while overly promotional content or posts lacking substance often receive downvotes. The community values thoughtful engagement, and posts that contribute to discussions or provide useful insights tend to perform well. Regular participation and timely responses to feedback are appreciated.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing resources, tools for writers, or hosting writing challenges can resonate well. However, blatant advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with resistance. Collaborating with community members to create content that aligns with their interests, such as writing workshops or contests, can foster positive engagement and build trust with the audience.
Top keywords
What r/fantasywriting talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/The-Literary-Lord
- u/potenusethehype
- u/[deleted]
- u/AccomplishedPop754
- u/Remarkable_Tough_331
- u/ThisAdamGuy
- u/BornInvestigator5089
- u/superfuture9
- u/Professional_Fan_868
- u/True-Inspection9267
- u/OldReliable1862
- u/Conscious-Win-3174
- u/Authors-Arcanum
- u/Dimeolas7
- u/tcartwriter
- u/valonianfool
- u/wheretheinkends
- u/Storyboard_Muse
- u/MRrakers
- u/Routine-Arugula4004
- u/Puterboy1
- u/Flimsy-Assumption513
- u/StyleAdditional5029
- u/TheWCCS
- u/corvinalias
- u/MightyQuin628
- u/MultinamedKK
- u/depressedmagicplayer
- u/Kumatora0
- u/Nieknamer
- u/WarriorForJesus12
- u/jollyreaper2112
- u/Jcox2509
- u/Funny_Energy_2571
- u/SedonaMayahuel
- u/onion-mage
- u/AuthorSantiagoC
- u/Garrettshade
- u/sundingbt
- u/Cenvil
- u/Fenrir3575
- u/Aggravating-Truth965
- u/BastradatheBoulder
- u/pomegranateloves
- u/ThatOneGodzillaFan
- u/NegativeAd2638
- u/eowynsamwise
- u/Small_Victories42
- u/UzumakiFox
- u/Latter_Schedule9510
- u/Kaier_96
- u/Cat_City_Cool
- u/SeventeenPuppies
- u/West_Fisherman1141
- u/MasterJar101
- u/bmcatt
- u/Mesostopholes
- u/pen-name-or-not
- u/SaintedStars
- u/lionessrabbit
- u/gay_syi-gui701
- u/ghostlycandelabra
- u/VeryConfusedAuthor
- u/Ambitious_Exam_3858
- u/SonoranHiker75
- u/Withering-Stare
- u/Alindsey77
- u/SheikFlorian
- u/mortalhordewarrior
- u/Mocah74
- u/Skelfax
- u/CryWorking9275
- u/BrzrkrStruggler
- u/JennyLeo93
- u/MsBrightside91
- u/EmbroideredBalls
- u/-MELODRIVE-
- u/ReadyNari
- u/ABigCoffeeDragon
- u/YoggSathoth
- u/totalledcody
- u/ghostwriter1369
- u/thequeenbeetle
- u/Black_Cat_I3
- u/Wild-Camel6547
- u/TheNerdiestVack
- u/WRITINGfan10
- u/Shepsus
- u/WeirdAttitude1418
- u/matsnorberg
- u/ChasingDemon
- u/Polkanonmorietur
- u/Lawyer_Kong
- u/Flat-Fun-4440
- u/Sanmiie
- u/Impossible-Laugh-651
- u/RakeTheAnomander
- u/TheMKninjaYT
- u/majikarp
- u/JL-Republic1877
By votes
- u/The-Literary-Lord
- u/potenusethehype
- u/corvinalias
- u/[deleted]
- u/MightyQuin628
- u/AccomplishedPop754
- u/MultinamedKK
- u/depressedmagicplayer
- u/Remarkable_Tough_331
- u/superfuture9
- u/Professional_Fan_868
- u/ThisAdamGuy
- u/Authors-Arcanum
- u/Kumatora0
- u/Dimeolas7
- u/tcartwriter
- u/Nieknamer
- u/WarriorForJesus12
- u/onion-mage
- u/OldReliable1862
- u/jollyreaper2112
- u/Jcox2509
- u/Funny_Energy_2571
- u/AuthorSantiagoC
- u/sundingbt
- u/True-Inspection9267
- u/Aggravating-Truth965
- u/BastradatheBoulder
- u/valonianfool
- u/Routine-Arugula4004
- u/BornInvestigator5089
- u/SedonaMayahuel
- u/Garrettshade
- u/Cenvil
- u/Fenrir3575
- u/Conscious-Win-3174
- u/pomegranateloves
- u/Kaier_96
- u/Cat_City_Cool
- u/SaintedStars
- u/gay_syi-gui701
- u/wheretheinkends
- u/Storyboard_Muse
- u/MRrakers
- u/ghostwriter1369
- u/ThatOneGodzillaFan
- u/NegativeAd2638
- u/Small_Victories42
- u/UzumakiFox
- u/Latter_Schedule9510
- u/SeventeenPuppies
- u/MasterJar101
- u/bmcatt
- u/pen-name-or-not
- u/lionessrabbit
- u/VeryConfusedAuthor
- u/eowynsamwise
- u/West_Fisherman1141
- u/Mesostopholes
- u/ghostlycandelabra
- u/Ambitious_Exam_3858
- u/SonoranHiker75
- u/Withering-Stare
- u/Alindsey77
- u/SheikFlorian
- u/mortalhordewarrior
- u/Mocah74
- u/Skelfax
- u/CryWorking9275
- u/BrzrkrStruggler
- u/JennyLeo93
- u/MsBrightside91
- u/EmbroideredBalls
- u/-MELODRIVE-
- u/ReadyNari
- u/ABigCoffeeDragon
- u/YoggSathoth
- u/totalledcody
- u/thequeenbeetle
- u/Wild-Camel6547
- u/Polkanonmorietur
- u/Black_Cat_I3
- u/TheNerdiestVack
- u/WRITINGfan10
- u/Shepsus
- u/WeirdAttitude1418
- u/matsnorberg
- u/ChasingDemon
- u/Lawyer_Kong
- u/Flat-Fun-4440
- u/Puterboy1
- u/Sanmiie
- u/Impossible-Laugh-651
- u/RakeTheAnomander
- u/TheMKninjaYT
- u/majikarp
- u/JL-Republic1877
- u/HunterAvery
- u/Leon7King
- u/Joes_writing_journey
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Happafisch
- u/Kwakigra
- u/Shepsus
- u/KTLazarus
- u/Upstairs-Yard-2139
- u/corvinalias
- u/talonflade
- u/spriteguard
- u/[deleted]
- u/bkendig
- u/Aside_Dish
- u/Dimeolas7
- u/Floyd_Bumble_Bear
- u/kimsognathus
- u/tcartwriter
- u/WB4ever1
- u/summerfaee
- u/TheWordSmith235
- u/amintowords
- u/SonoranHiker75
- u/monoxxlog
- u/Solid-Mirror500
- u/WritesByKilroy
- u/Fallen_Dark_Knight
- u/ArtfulMegalodon
- u/Tiberry16
- u/tofuhouseparty
- u/DeathDarknessandFire
- u/WifeofBath1984
- u/_______ZERO
- u/fellfire
- u/Mesostopholes
- u/TheSmellofOxygen
- u/CyberWolfWrites
- u/Aedrilan
- u/TamlinTheElf
- u/potenusethehype
- u/Kilon_JAG
- u/Affectionate-Fly7489
- u/STOCHASTIC_LIFE
- u/bolts_win_again
- u/AdGlobal7753
- u/MinimanCTheWitch
- u/LegitimateNovel222
- u/honey-and-goatcheese
- u/pip_larus
- u/MikeBangerrr
- u/ProfEvilProfessor
- u/NegativeAd2638
- u/lordarthur77
- u/LordQor
- u/Puzzleheaded_Web_685
- u/Unhinged_Poet
- u/Arx563
- u/Fiddler1151
- u/Scrambl3z
- u/Gimblebock
- u/chillychili_
- u/MirrorOfLuna
- u/Daikon_Anonymous
- u/JeebaRock
- u/stopeats
- u/SaintedStars
- u/RatDontPanic
- u/Lyceus_
- u/palocrust
- u/zerachielle
- u/102bees
- u/Adeptus_Gedeon
- u/hollowknightreturns
- u/T1nkerer
- u/ScopaGallina
- u/AussieFlutterDev
- u/omnomjapan
- u/Lawyer_Kong
- u/Korhal_IV
- u/bogrollben
- u/Dense-Hedgehog70
- u/VERGILthefallen9
- u/Stormfly
- u/Agilis79
- u/shigor
- u/claytonjr
- u/milesunderground
- u/crispier_creme
- u/Dave_Rudden_Writes
- u/Skye_of_the_Winds
- u/Hisam-la
- u/Dalanard
- u/JDK9999
- u/Koalify
- u/evasandor
- u/WizWorldLive
- u/Sonseeahrai
- u/Inkandhemlock
- u/MysticDarkfire
- u/GilroyCullen
- u/Syluan
- u/Sevryn1123
- u/RepresentativeBug726
By votes
- u/Kwakigra
- u/Happafisch
- u/bkendig
- u/KTLazarus
- u/Shepsus
- u/Gimblebock
- u/kimsognathus
- u/Aside_Dish
- u/corvinalias
- u/Skye_of_the_Winds
- u/pip_larus
- u/Floyd_Bumble_Bear
- u/Tiberry16
- u/DeathDarknessandFire
- u/Upstairs-Yard-2139
- u/fellfire
- u/talonflade
- u/[deleted]
- u/TheWordSmith235
- u/chillychili_
- u/WifeofBath1984
- u/Mesostopholes
- u/spriteguard
- u/MirrorOfLuna
- u/ArtfulMegalodon
- u/VanityInk
- u/tcartwriter
- u/summerfaee
- u/Dimeolas7
- u/SonoranHiker75
- u/Agilis79
- u/Syluan
- u/tofuhouseparty
- u/_______ZERO
- u/MikeBangerrr
- u/ProfEvilProfessor
- u/amintowords
- u/Daikon_Anonymous
- u/VERGILthefallen9
- u/RepresentativeBug726
- u/Jcox2509
- u/Ok-Maintenance5288
- u/Sanmiie
- u/WB4ever1
- u/potenusethehype
- u/Kilon_JAG
- u/STOCHASTIC_LIFE
- u/bolts_win_again
- u/NegativeAd2638
- u/Puzzleheaded_Web_685
- u/Unhinged_Poet
- u/Arx563
- u/Lyceus_
- u/zerachielle
- u/102bees
- u/hollowknightreturns
- u/T1nkerer
- u/ScopaGallina
- u/monoxxlog
- u/Solid-Mirror500
- u/WritesByKilroy
- u/milesunderground
- u/crispier_creme
- u/Dave_Rudden_Writes
- u/Fallen_Dark_Knight
- u/Hisam-la
- u/WizWorldLive
- u/Sonseeahrai
- u/Inkandhemlock
- u/GilroyCullen
- u/mortalhordewarrior
- u/Caesar_Passing
- u/SedonaMayahuel
- u/RhubarbDiva
- u/DanielNoWrite
- u/greenscarfliver
- u/StephenEmperor
- u/ResidentImpact525
- u/Potential_Idea3014
- u/writingisfreedom
- u/Less_Requirement_286
- u/TheSmellofOxygen
- u/CyberWolfWrites
- u/Aedrilan
- u/TamlinTheElf
- u/Affectionate-Fly7489
- u/AdGlobal7753
- u/MinimanCTheWitch
- u/LegitimateNovel222
- u/honey-and-goatcheese
- u/lordarthur77
- u/LordQor
- u/Scrambl3z
- u/JeebaRock
- u/stopeats
- u/palocrust
- u/Adeptus_Gedeon
- u/AussieFlutterDev
- u/omnomjapan
- u/Lawyer_Kong
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FAQ
r/fantasywriting — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/fantasywriting have?
r/fantasywriting has approximately 23,803 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/fantasywriting created?
r/fantasywriting was created on June 21, 2012 (14 years ago).
What is r/fantasywriting about?
This community is dedicated to supporting writers of fantasy stories by providing tips, resources, and a platform for sharing their work. Members engage in discussions about various aspects of fantasy writing, including world-building, character development, and narrative techniques. The focus on collaboration and feedback distinguishes this community, making it a valuable s…
What subreddits are similar to r/fantasywriting?
Communities similar to r/fantasywriting include r/betareaders, r/writinghub, r/fantasyworldbuilding, r/scifiwriting, r/writewithme.
Who are the most active posters on r/fantasywriting?
The most frequent posters on r/fantasywriting include u/The-Literary-Lord, u/potenusethehype, u/[deleted].
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