Writing can be -- and is -- a hobby for many people. It helps them de-stress and relax, connect with readers and writers and provides immense enjoyment. Writing can be -- and is -- a profession for many others. It helps them earn a living. Screenplay writers, authors of best selling novels, content writers fall in this category. For them, writing is not only an enjoyable endeavour but it is a form of livelihood. I belong to this category. In August, I found myself in the happy position of having my script COACHING CLASS placed as semi-finalist in the reputed Academy Nicholl Fellowship (2017). It was a major milestone in my writing journey. From a professional point of view, it meant that it was a kind of a stamp or certificate if you will, for filmmakers who are on the look out for professional screenwriters. Sure enough, I began to get requests from talent management companies almost immediately and one of the top Indian production companies showed interest too. All very