How is Hollywood these days?

[WriteNow]

Hey guys-

As I've mentioned in other threads I used to be a somewhat successful treatment/screenwriter/script doctor in my day (not that long ago, actually).

So, now that I've moved on I'm wondering if you newcomers can tell me what its like in the Hollywood scene these days-

Working, networking, the social scene on Sunset, acceptance, rejection- how's it going for you? If you've had some success- why do you think you achieved it? Luck? Talent?

If you haven't been able to break through- why not? Wrong script/wrong time? Competition? Overcrowded marketplace?