Couple other things.
Don't grab and hold the stick. You should be able to downshift with a light touch of 2-3 fingers. Upshift with the palm.
I always keep both hands on the wheel, and only move my hand to the stick when shifting then back again....even with fast runs. This has improved my smoothness 10 fold.
And yes, use the dead pedal whenever you are not shifting. Don't hover your foot over the pedal....even the lightest touch can prematurely wear the clutch.
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