Keep your action descriptions lean. If a page is a wall of text, a reader will skip it. The Professional: Industry Habits
When you receive a harsh critique, wait 24 hours before responding. The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwrite...
Balance writing time with "filling the well" (museums, hiking, reading non-fiction). Keep your action descriptions lean
Ensure your protagonist is making choices, not just reacting to events. The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwrite...
If a "genius" scene doesn't move the plot forward, cut it.
Watch and analyze the top 10 movies in the specific genre you are currently writing.
Aim for a specific number (e.g., 2–5 pages) rather than a time limit.