Never stop to edit in the middle of a first draft. Perfection is for the rewrite.
As soon as you send a script out, start the next project. Don’t wait by the phone. The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwrite...
If a "genius" scene doesn't move the plot forward, cut it. Never stop to edit in the middle of a first draft
Spend 80% of your time on the beat sheet and 20% on the actual script. The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwrite...
Treat every rejection as a data point, not a personal failure. The Creative Mindset
Ensure your protagonist is making choices, not just reacting to events.
Build relationships with peers, not just "gatekeepers." Your fellow writers are your future bosses.