r/screenwriting_advice is a subreddit with 5k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and ideas, and the community frequently discusses screenwriting, screenplay, writing, advice, and story.
Popular Themes in r/screenwriting_advice
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to write from dashcam POV?"
30 posts
#2
Ideas
: "The thing I keep seeing in almost-great scripts"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best Screenwriting Software Programs COMPARED: Celtx vs. Fade In vs. Final Draft vs. Movie Magic vs. WriterDuet"
3 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Pirate story, but completely lost momentum"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/screenwriting_advice
#1
Screenwriting
: "Best Screenwriting Software Programs COMPARED: Celtx vs. Fade In vs. Final Draft vs. Movie Magic vs. WriterDuet"
32 posts
#2
Screenplay
: "How To Write A Screenplay That's Better Than 90% of Spec Scripts"
25 posts
#3
Writing
: "Tips on making sure you’re Writing the right kind of story"
23 posts
#4
Advice
: "Beginner asking for Advices"
14 posts
#5
Story
: "Is it easier to make a complete mind-map of your characters and Story before beginning writing or to just begin writing with a rough idea of them and let the process lead you?"
9 posts
#6
Feedback
: "Looking for Feedback on the first scene of a screenplay I wrote for a possible Moon Knight show"
8 posts
#7
Dialogue
: "How To Write Great Script Dialogue: Ensure Your Characters Are Never “Just Talking”"
5 posts
#8
Short Film
: "How To Develop Short Film Ideas That Will Win Awards"
5 posts
#9
Character
: "How to Create Character Arcs That Evoke Emotion In the Audience"
4 posts
#10
Idea
: "How do you know if you have a good Idea?"
4 posts
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Last updated: August 11, 2026