We also critique one another's work and provide emotional support during those moments of disappointment that invariably occur in this business. Writing can be a lonely profession, but no one who belongs to the Screenplayers is ever alone because each of us knows he or she has a group of friends and supporters who will be there whenever needed. Most screenwriters lack a true understanding of the competitive nature of the movie industry. They feel they are competing against other screenwriters in terms of the quality of their work. This is rarely the case.
Most production companies express quite specific needs.
Some will look only at low-budget screenplays, others only at high concept stories. Some indicate a preference for family stories and will not consider horror or sci-fi. The demands vary dramatically from one company to another. The real competition lies in getting one's script read. Tens of thousands of scripts are registered with the WGA each year, and thousands more are registered or copyrighted with other services.