Most aspiring screenwriters simply don't spend enough time choosing their concept. It's by far the most common mistake I see in spec scripts. The writer has lost the race right from the gate. Months - sometimes years - are lost trying to elevate a film idea that by its nature probably had no hope of ever becoming a movie.

Self-esteem is the prize awarded by you to you for playing by your own rules - in which case, you'd think it would be easier to come by.

Most will choose to leave someone who can't bear to see them go.

You must -- you MUST -- choose well.

A fool harvests his opinions in the spring.

My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it.

Mistakes are the byproduct of action - and thus an accurate gauge of effort.