564 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/scriptwriting Traffic & Engagement r/scriptwriting Traffic & Engagement
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r/scriptwriting Most Active Times When r/scriptwriting Is Most Active
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r/scriptwriting Flair Performance r/scriptwriting Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| feedback | 252 (44.7%) | 3 |
| discussion | 100 (17.7%) | 6 |
| question | 96 (17.0%) | 3 |
| help | 79 (14.0%) | 1 |
| request | 37 (6.6%) | 1 |
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r/scriptwriting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/scriptwriting
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| script | 103 (18.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| feedback | 64 (11.3%) | 2 | 6 |
| first | 57 (10.1%) | 4 | 9 |
| looking | 53 (9.4%) | 1 | 4 |
| pages | 48 (8.5%) | 3 | 7 |
| short | 46 (8.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| screenplay | 35 (6.2%) | 3 | 6 |
| writing | 34 (6.0%) | 2 | 9 |
| film | 33 (5.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| comedy | 24 (4.3%) | 1 | 6 |
r/scriptwriting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/scriptwriting
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| drive.google.com | 17 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 10 | 0 |
| docs.google.com | 7 | 1 |
r/scriptwriting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/scriptwriting
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Advise from an Agent & Manager: Screenwriters Don't Use the Blacklist!
You can be honest without being an asshole.
Stop giving bad advice to beginners…
My "choosing violence" screenwriting hot takes...
NO GLORY - OPENING SCENE
Today I have finished my first feature script I plan to star in and direct!
Black List refused to replace an evaluation I felt was overly subjective and prescriptive — curious what other writers think
5 mistakes I keep seeing in scripts (and how to fix them)
With screenwriters fuming about The Black List's 2026 operations, where do you see Hollywood finding content if not via festivals (Nicholl Fellowships, The Sundance Institute Episodic Program, PAGE, Atlanta Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, etc.)? Has anyone had any success after a RECENT win?
Stage 32 paid pitches. Worth it? Not really.
r/scriptwriting Audience Overlap r/scriptwriting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/scriptwriting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/scriptwriting
What's the best time to post on r/scriptwriting?
Based on posting volume, r/scriptwriting is most active on Saturdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/scriptwriting?
r/scriptwriting averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/scriptwriting get?
Posts on r/scriptwriting average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/scriptwriting get most?
On r/scriptwriting, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts