Screenwriting : Staying in a lane by Reynaldo Leal

Experiment as you begin. You'll find what works for you and what doesn't.

I love writing different genres, but it depends on what you like and enjoy. That's the most important.

Think this 'been already discussed here but nonetheless, I mainly stick with one-two genres I handle good...but can re-do into pretty much anything if assigned to (right now completing kids short story by assignment) When hustling for paycheck, writing is work like anything else...

Try to write the genres you like to see. I personally don't tie myself down to one genre.

I skip around as inspiration hits me, but there are a few genres that absolutely do not interest me, like rom-coms and family-friendly fare.

Hi Reynaldo Leal, I found a list of screenwriters who have written across multiple genres, including the writer who wrote both “Misery”

and “The Princess Bride”, which couldn’t be more different. I’ll also add Kemp Powers who wrote “One Night in Miami” and the animated flick “Soul”.

https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/100-greatest-screenwriters-of-all-time-r...

I like many genres and have written different ones, but what I've found is if and when you start meeting with execs and producers and they ask "what else have you got?" And if you have work that's all over the map, it's a turn off for them because they want to see that you can consistently create content. So I would say similar lanes, like action/adventure and then thriller/suspense/horror, or comedy and dramedy.

Try to think less about genre and more about voice and tone. There's no point limiting yourself and we need more people bringing a fresh take on old ideas.

Depends what stage you are at in your career and what suits the film you want to make. A genre does not make a voice. If you are in an experimental phase, try and differentiate as much as you creatively can or want to. If you are starting to find traction of have, use the voice that has already been recognised and build upon it. Hope that helps!

I think you should write according to the idea that you have in mind at that moment and you are passionate about developing.

After a lot of trial and error - if you're serious/dedicated/addicted to screenwriting - you'll find your own comfort spot. It took me several years to settle into my 'happy place' (comedic/paranormal - like Beetlejuce).

There are too many variables and while one executive might be looking for television pilots in the vein of horror, another may be looking for features in the genre of true story. To second CJ's post, don't limit your creativity.

your first script should be the genre you are passionate about. Why? Because it's the passion of that genre that will help you open your laptop and keep writing and get it finished. It's the passion that will get you through another darn re-write or handle rejection or coverage notes.

After that I think it is good to try different genres as it helps you with tone, voice, mood, settings, dialogue etc an you get better at your craft - which is telling s story.

Naturally we all gravitate to a genre that we love writing in but I would say don't limit yourself to just that genre. Have a go at something else, even if it's just 1 polished script to show your breadth.