I do it this way also and haven't had a problem. I say whatever works for you is the right way!

Same here. I gave up on spray starching because I'm always too impatient and keep the iron too hot, so it always scorches on me. I starch heavily, then toss fabric in the dryer to dry, then press with steam. It never scorches this way, plus I don't have overspray problems (because I brush a liquid starch solution on the fabric).

I use a dry iron. Don't know if it really matters

steam

I use a dry iron too and I let the starch soak in for a moment. I saw a Sharon Schamber video where in some techniques she really starches a lot, a light spray on one side, then the other, then both sides again.

I let the fabric absorb the starch for at least 30 mins then use a dry iron.
By the way, I use homemade starch which is more economical although
Best Press sounds like a good option when I'm in a rush. :-D
If I run out of time I put the fabric in ziplocs (separate dark and light just
in case) and put them in the fridge until I'm ready. If the fabric is too wet I
lay some towels on the table (put some plastic tablecloth underneath to
protect the table) and I blot the excess starch then press. I find the fabric
has to be slightly damp, not wet, otherwise it will stick to the iron and make
a mess. I've also pressed between cloths to absorb most of the moisture
then press until dry.

I use a dry iron, let the startch set in, and press from the back. Any flakes would not be on the fromt, and I can better control where the seams go when there are lots coming together.