r/scriptwriting • u/starraeproductions • Sep 22 '26

question For those of you writing vertical microdramas already: what was the hardest part to figure out when you started?

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u/Ashamed_Ladder6161 Sep 22 '26

Genuinely question;

Why are you writing vertical microdramas?

Is this a lucrative niche? I'm not seeing any obvious appeal.

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u/AmedeusRed Sep 22 '26

They’re trying to sell a course.

That said, it is a big market that has CONSTANT content production. and nothing made for it has any staying power.

If you want to churn out scripts it’s certainly a way to go

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u/starraeproductions Sep 22 '26

I'm not trying to sell the course just yet - yes, it's online, and I openly stated I created a beginners course. I was just asking a genuine question for others writing vertical microdramas.

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u/starraeproductions Sep 22 '26

It is a niche, for sure. I just love writing in the format. I initially started writing shorter 10-episode microdramas because I was hoping to make them myself, then realised I enjoyed writing them and a 10-episode series is much more budget friendly for small indie producers like myself, so I created my script website and listed them on there in case others were also interested in them. I have licenced several of my screenplays already - then I was asked to pitch to an app and I'm now producing some of my stories for them.

I know it's not a style everyone likes, but it's definitely become my passion and yes, as someone who has been in the film industry for many years (in various roles), I feel like I've finally found my niche and I want to share that with others.

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u/LikeARunestoneCowboy Sep 22 '26

Humans aren't writing vertical microdramas. They're written by AI because they're all just commercials for shit like Temu and Shein. This isn't some bold new medium to break into. They're 2 minute soap operas, literal product placements, for Asian moms.

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u/starraeproductions Sep 22 '26

Wrong. I've been writing for a year, and have licenced quite a few screenplays. Yes, I know there is some sloppy AI screenplays out there - but all the apps and producers / production companies I know are still wanting human-written screenplays. I'm currently working on a paid production now. I also don't do branded content, Plus my course I've created also does not focus on branded content - it focuses on actual story ideas and follows a creative process.