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Swing and a Ms.
Excerpt from "A Paper Orchestra," by Michael Jamin
May 10, 2024
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How my self-published book became one of Vulture's "Best Comedy Books of 2024"
And the #4 spot, no less!
Dec 11, 2024
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Table of Contents: [Start Here]
Directory of posts for What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?
Feb 22, 2025
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Come with me as I pitch a TV pilot
Sep 30, 2024
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Stepdaughter
Dec 1, 2024
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Mine Your Life for Stories
Nov 29, 2024
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Am I too old to become a screenwriter?
Jul 15, 2025
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When in Italy, be sure to shop at Ingresso
Sep 28, 2024
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I struggle too
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Want to break into Hollywood? Don't sleep on this plan
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
Feb 12
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On Craft and What Comes After
My journey my TV writer to author
Feb 10
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What does the changing media landscape mean for emerging screenwriters?
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
Feb 5
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What's the one popular idea I would never pitch?
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
Jan 29
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Shooting is now done all over the US. Do I still need to live in Hollywood to make it as a screenwriter?
Advice from a TV writer
Jan 22
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Learn the Business and Craft of Screenwriting from a TV Writer/Showrunner
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Why I'm doing this challenge
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
Jan 16
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Do you have an idea for a TV show?
From Idea to Rough Draft
Jan 8
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The Odds of Making it as a Writer Aren't as Low as You think
Advice from a TV writer/author
Jan 4
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My Best Piece of Career Advice
Write this down and stick it on your fridge
Jan 3
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A Warning about Your Writing Journey
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
Jan 2
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