Archive - What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

The Myth of Show vs. Tell

Advice from a TV writer/author

14 hrs ago • Michael Jamin

Do writers worry about being the least funny in the writer’s room?

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Dec 11 • Michael Jamin

What is a Pitch Deck? (And Why You Don't Need to Know)

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Dec 9 • Michael Jamin

How to make your writing funnier

Punching up with Michael Jamin

Dec 6 • Michael Jamin

Live Workshop: The Craft of Joke Writing

Punching up with Michael Jamin

Dec 5 • Michael Jamin

Why Your "Brilliantly Original Idea" Isn't Going to Sell

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Dec 4 • Michael Jamin

November 2025

My Biggest Achievement as a Professional Screenwriter Will Surprise You

I was recently asked what my biggest writing achievement was.

Nov 27 • Michael Jamin

YOU'RE not going to sell a TV show. But THEY are!

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Nov 26 • Michael Jamin

The Secret to Turning Real People into Compelling Characters

Advice from a TV showrunner/author

Nov 18 • Michael Jamin

How to get invaluable notes on your script... for free!

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Nov 6 • Michael Jamin

Do the writers know from the beginning how a season will end or do they figure it out as they go?

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Nov 4 • Michael Jamin

October 2025

Should I write a spec or an original pilot?

Question from a paid subscriber

Oct 30 • Michael Jamin

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