I’ve been a professional TV writer and showrunner for 28 years. In addition to selling a dozen pilots and two features, I’ve written on all these hit shows.

I’m also the author of A Paper Orchestra, which Vulture named “Best Comedy Books of 2024.”

On my Substack, I talk about the…

The Business and Craft of Writing

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  • How to Get a Job on a TV Writing Staff

  • How to Get Past the Industry Gatekeepers

  • The Truth about Contests, Fellowships, and Coverage Services

  • How to Write a Great Story

  • How Professional Screenwriters Overcome Writer’s Block

  • What Showrunners Look for in a Script

  • Intro to Writing Memoir, Personal Essay and Screenplays Based on Your Life

  • The Pep Talk Every Writer Needs to Hear

  • Becoming a Professional Screenwriter: 4 Things You Must Know

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Writing is my profession, but it’s also my hobby

As much as I enjoy writing fiction, I also enjoy writing this Substack. It allows me to crystalize my thoughts on the craft of writing. Even if you have no ambitions to go pro, I can not overstate the benefits of writing well. It’s good for your soul!

I hope you’ll go on this journey with me!

-Michael Jamin

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I'm a TV writer/showrunner. (King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Out of Practice, Brickleberry, Tacoma FD) I share my knowledge on the craft of writing, creativity, as well as my forthcoming work.

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TV writer (King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Brickleberry, Glenn Martin DDS, Rhett & Link's Buddy System, Tacoma FD) Author of A Paper Orchestra, named Vulture's "Best Comedy Books of 2024."