Showrunner Rule #254: Goal is to deliver the show at budget # — one cent. Over is bad. Under is bad. Don’t use, you lose it going forward.
Showrunner Rule #255: If you try to anticipate notes, what you’ll get is sludge. Suddenly you’re breaking story with the aim of avoiding something. Don’t worry about them or what they might think or what their notes MIGHT be. Just ask, what’s interesting and what comes next.
Showrunner Rule #251: Lots of depts promoting your show, some of which may not know what’s up in writers room. Watch/read EVERYTHING.
Showrunner Rule #252: Be there for last catered meal of season. They serve the best food… so you’ll remember & rehire for next year. :)
Showrunner Rule #253: At end of episode pitch, you should be able to easily identify 3 scenes that will comprise the “trailer”.