Where Can I Share My Stories To Get Feedback?

Getting feedback on an original character for 'My Hero Academia' is honestly a process, and where you go really depends on what kind of critique you're after. If you want a deep dive on Quirk mechanics and combat viability, the r/BokuNoHeroAcademia subreddit has a weekly OC thread that’s surprisingly detailed. People there will pick apart power scaling and lore integration with brutal honesty, which is useful if you can handle it. For more fandom-specific and shipping-focused feedback, I’d lean towards dedicated fanfiction forums or servers. Places like the Fanfiction.net Beta Reader forum or the MHA-focused channels on Discord servers (search for ones like 'MHA Fanfiction' or 'BNHA Writers') are better for story and character dynamic feedback. That’s where you’ll find readers who actually care about your character’s relationships and personal arc, not just whether their Quirk is 'OP'. Just be prepared for silence sometimes; you have to engage with other people’s work, too, to build a community. My own OC got totally ignored until I started commenting on a few other profiles, and then the feedback started trickling in.

If you're looking to get feedback on your DeviantArt stories, there are a ton of places where fellow writers and readers gather to share thoughts. One of my favorite spots is the forums right on DeviantArt itself—especially the 'Literature' category. You can post snippets or full stories in threads like 'Critique & Feedback,' where people are generally pretty constructive. I’ve met some amazing beta readers there who’ve helped me polish my work. Another great option is Scribophile, a dedicated writing community where you earn karma by critiquing others’ work, which then lets you post your own for feedback. The system ensures everyone gives and receives attention, which keeps the quality high. Outside of writing-specific platforms, I’ve had luck sharing links to my DeviantArt stories in subreddits like r/Writers or r/DestructiveReaders. The latter is brutal but honest, and if you can handle the heat, it’s incredibly useful. Discord servers for writers are another hidden gem; many have channels just for feedback swaps. Just be sure to engage with others’ work too—it’s all about reciprocity. Tumblr’s writing community can also be surprisingly supportive if you tag your posts right. Whatever route you pick, the key is to be active in the community. People are more likely to engage with your work if they recognize you as a familiar face.

If you're itching to share your stories without spending a dime, there are so many platforms out there that welcome fresh voices. Personally, I've dabbled in a few, and Wattpad is my go-to for its massive community of readers who genuinely engage with new work. It's perfect for serialized fiction, especially if you're into genres like romance or fantasy—readers there devour those. Another gem is Royal Road, which leans heavily toward fantasy and sci-fi, and the feedback from fellow writers is gold. Then there's Archive of Our Own (AO3) if your stories fit into fanfiction or original works with a fandom-like vibe. The tagging system there is a dream for discoverability. For something more polished, Medium lets you publish short stories or essays, and while it's not exclusively for fiction, the Partner Program can eventually earn you a few bucks if your work gains traction. Scribophile is another angle—it’s a critique-focused platform where you trade feedback with others, which is invaluable for growth. The key is to match your story’s style to the platform’s audience; nothing beats seeing your work resonate with readers who 'get' it.