If a beginning writer tells him they have screenplays in more than one genre ready to be read--a comedy, a drama, science fiction and/or romance, it worries him. On their journey to get an agent, screenwriters should choose one genre and stick with it. Short stories/plays are good to have; be prepared if an agent asks to see additional writing samples.
Additional advice from Mark Ross at Paradigm: proficiency in writing short stories and/or playwrighting is a plus. It's all about the storytelling ability. In fact if one of his clients asks for time away from screenwriting to direct a play, that's healthy, it's good for the writer and for the agency, and he's fine with that.
Important to remember as I start working on my next story.
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