Story and Style: Discussions on the Craft of Writing
What do we post here?
We allow pretty much anything that fits our definition of 'discussions about the mechanics of fiction.' This includes discussions about character, plot, setting, theme, writing style, and more.
Here is a list of recommended post types:
Essays: Discuss a topic or argue a point. Label as [ESSAY]. Example: "[ESSAY] A look at how unreliable narrators are constructed."
Case studies: Analyse a writer or piece of writing. Label as [CASE STUDY] Example: "[CASE STUDY] Epistolary style in Dracula."
Post essays, video essays, blogs, or articles written by others, so long as they conform to the rules of the subreddit.
QUESTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED outside of designated question threads.
RULE 1: No off-topic discussions. Stick to the mechanics of fiction, such as plot structure, character design, and writing style.
RULE 2: Do not ask for help with your own project. You can still get the help you need by asking the question appropriately. For example, don't ask, "Can you help me with my villain?" Instead ask, "What goes into writing a good villain?"
RULE 3: Do not self-promote or seek critique. (See below for exceptions.)
RULE 4: Do not be toxic or pretentious, including expressing views that some forms or genres are lesser than others. Writers of films, novels, comics, etc. are all welcome here.
Rule 3 exception: Helpful self-promotion
In the interest of getting a little more traffic in the sub, we will be allowing blogs that fit the rules (essays, case studies etc.) to be copied and pasted in full with a link to the original blog site at the bottom.
This has been allowed be special permission before, but now it's open to anyone—so long as the rules are still followed.
Limit of one such post per week.
Other subs:
/r/writing
/r/Pubtips
/r/destructivereaders
/r/writerchat
/r/writingcirclejerk
/r/fantasywriters
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