What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

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How should a writer get their work "out there?"

Advice from a TV writer/author

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Michael Jamin
Oct 23, 2025
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“How do I get my work out there?”

That’s a question I often get. Some people think that submitting to a contest, website, or festival is the answer.

Sorry, that sounds a lot like winning American Idol. I hope you’ve got a better plan than that.

Breaking into Hollywood is like climbing a mountain. You want to get your show made or your movie made.

But you don't start climbing a mountain at the top.

You start at the bottom!

One step at a time until you finally get to the top.

So what does the bottom look like?

people outside building during night time
Photo by Duncan Shaffer on Unsplash

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