Just generally, Russell, screenwriters do well to have multiple projects lined up.

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/how-to-generate-and-critique-story-ideas-10-part-series-d6313c783b94

Just generally, Russell, screenwriters do well to have multiple projects lined up. It all starts with generating, developing, and assessing story concepts, zero in on the best ones, then begin to do character work on one while working on a script project. We call that stacking projects.

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/how-to-generate-and-critique-story-ideas-10-part-series-d6313c783b94

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/stacking-projects-e817de1245b3