Sumit Sengupta: It tech and screenwriter in Chittaurgarh, India.

And if we go back to Phil's original question " how are you branding yourself?". Well brand is definitely different to selling. Brand is what people think when they hear your name. Great horror writer, romcom, or very prose based. Your brand is stuff that happens when you're not in the room. Action/thriller writer that has a lot of personal drama, not a happy ending guy (I think that's my brand).

I eschew online branding of human beings as commodifying life. Also, I write sit-com and am available for staffing! ;)

Dan G:

No tattoos for me either. But if I get, I think it'll say writer for hire. Or I consider a picture of William Goldman, but I don't think anybody would recognize it.

Favorite genre, drama, stories about real human beings in real life situations/conflict/struggles. The next big thing? Same old, Marvel, Dc Comic, now there bringing back (Universal Studios) remakes of their horror classics, "The Mummy" then "Frankenstein" "Bride of Frankenstein", " The Wolfman". Jesus! Why don't they just re-release the originals in IMAX or 3d, like they did with, "The Wizard of Oz" ? It was sold out at theater company I worked, and it looked amazing. Thank heavens for Academy members who still vote for films like, "Moonlight". There's still hope for writers like myself.

Jorge hopefully awards start to translate to dollars and we get those stories as well. I am a sucker for a hero pick ( I am writing this waiting for Logan to start ).

I absolutely love writing Sci-Fi and fantasy adventures and I think they will dominate the scene because of their wider reach. Horror will always be there but I am not good at all when it comes to scaring people.

Since the mind tends to employ "closure", we can often re-read a screenplay and browse right over undetectable mistakes or items that need attention. A fresh set of eyes like Chad S. suggests from someone in the Industry upstream or uphill (better than you) is always best. I don't believe I've ever sent out a script or considered it completed without a couple peeps taking a read first -- sometimes another screenwriter friend (we often trade script reads), and still other times a script doctor for $350.00-$600.00. It's always been worth it. The old adage: "You only get one chance to make a first impression" still stands. I know an industry person who turns to page 25 and 26 (and/or approx. twenty-five minutes into the feature); and if a certain structure item is not present there, he places it further down the stack. Watch the "Black Stallion", and find what happens at exactly 25-26 minutes into the film. If a screenwriter does not know what should or could be on page 25 or thereabouts, or if other similar screenplay guidelines are unknown to them, he or she, more than likely, is not ready to send out his or her script.

Good points about first impressions and script consultants, Pidge. I also know people in the industry who go to certain pages, and know other people who pretty much want to hear only beats and reversals. But first impressions are everything, and making sure your script stacks up to the scripts of working professionals should be the standard for all writers.

Some very important and interesting points there. Wasn't aware about people going to certain pages to check the structure. Thanks a lot :)

first script was a drama. Still mainly stick to drama and dramedy. I do have one straight comedy and a couple thrillers. Most are female centric, my expertise is in writing strong women.

Sci-Fi/Horror

I love comedy, dark comedy, and animation. If it's done right, it's amazing. We don't laugh enough as human beings and most people are lost in the bad news world. Stop readin the paper, the new, and stay away from negative people. They all SUCK the energy away from your creativity. Keep writings M.F's. We got this!

Welcome, Sumit!

Thanks !

Welcome Sumit!