My question is sort of multi-part and can go to any of them: When did you decide beyond a shadow of a doubt that you were skilled enough to make this your profession? Was there a moment that crystallized everything for you/a defining moment? Sometimes it feels like on any given day I can be overflowing with self-doubt or bright-eyed optimism, and I often struggle with the grey area between talent/potential and a little bit too much self-delusion. I don't want to be that career minor league player who thought he was headed to the show every second of his 20 year career and would have instead greatly benefited from someone clasping him on the shoulder and saying "You're not quite cut out for this in the way you think you are."

Great question, patchieg23. I will be real curious to hear how the writers respond. If you want me to reference your real name during the roundtable, post here or email me. Thanks!

How many scripts did you write before you got up to industry standard?

My Question: When should one quit writing spec scripts?

Will add that to the list, Michael, thanks.

Nizo2056, do you mean is there a point at which a pro screenwriter shouldn't have to write spec scripts? Or when should a writer trying to break into the business - and not having success - give up writing scripts at all?

The later. When should a writer trying to break into the business – and not having success – give up writing scripts?

Some questions I'm always curious about: (1) What was the hardest thing you had to learn as you matured as a writer? (2) What is your work-flow?

Rewrites can often result in a domino effect where a single, small change cascade throughout the script with rather messy results. What are some of the techniques you use during rewrites to keep the story on track?

Thanks, David.

Thanks, Neal.