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Michael & Phil tackle the subject of writer's rooms, how writer's staffs are organized, and the responsibilities of individual writers at each level. Learn more about the different jobs in a TV writer's room and some interesting ways to break-in. Michael's Screenwriting Course -  https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/free Jim Serpi...

Michael and Phil discuss what it's like to work with a writing partner, how to choose one, and what to look out for. Dive deep into Michael's background with his partner Sivert Glarum and what they did to make it in Hollywood. Michael's Screenwriting Course -  https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/free Sivert Glarum’s IMDB Page - https://w...

Michael & Phil tackle the subject of agents and managers and what new screenwriters need to do to attract representation. They also discuss pitch fests and screenplay contests. Show Notes Michael's Screenwriting Course -  https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/free @DavidHSteinberg will read your script - https://twitter.com/davidhsteinberg/sta...

In this episode, Michael and Phil tackle the subject of staffing a TV show. Get answers to common questions and see what a working Showrunner is looking for when hiring new staff writers. Michael's Screenwriting Course -  https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/free Michael: (00:00) You're listening to screenwriters. Need to hear this with Micha...

Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson explain why this popular question is not the right question to ask, and what you should be doing instead. Learn things you can do today to make breaking into Hollywood easier. Show Notes https://michaeljamin.com/course  - Michael Jamin's Online Screenwriting Course. https://michaeljamin.com/free  - Free Screenwriting Lesson https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0588005/  -...

Michael Jamin & Phil Hudson discuss the difference between TV specs and TV pilots, what Hollywood wants to see today, the primary job of a staff writer, and the big problem facing young writers. Show Notes https://michaeljamin.com/course - Michael Jamin's Online Screenwriting Course https://michaeljamin.com/free - Free Screenwriting Lesson Michael: (00:00) When I'm running a show, we&#...

Michael Jamin & Phil Hudson discuss the reason they started this podcast, how Michael got his start, and the biggest mistake most new screenwriters make when approaching Hollywood. Show Notes Michael's Screenwriting Course -  https://michaeljamin.com/course Free Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/free Writing for Dough: Adventures of a T.V. Comedy Writer Paperback – May 1, 198...

Michael Jamin has been a professional television writer/showrunner since 1996. This podcast is meant to help aspiring writers learn the craft of storytelling from a working screenwriter.