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Professional Tips

Don't Have Time To Make Art?

Advice from a TV writer/author

Jan 15 • Michael Jamin

The Secret to Writing a Low Budget Film or TV Show

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Jan 9 • Michael Jamin

The Myth of Show vs. Tell

Advice from a TV writer/author

Dec 18, 2025 • Michael Jamin

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

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Dec 9, 2025 • Michael Jamin

How to make your writing funnier

Punching up with Michael Jamin

Dec 6, 2025 • Michael Jamin

Learn the Business and Craft of Screenwriting from a TV Writer/Showrunner

Announcements

Why I'm doing this challenge

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

14 hrs ago • Michael Jamin

Do you have an idea for a TV show?

From Idea to Rough Draft

Jan 8 • Michael Jamin

The Odds of Making it as a Writer Aren't as Low as You think

Advice from a TV writer/author

Jan 4 • Michael Jamin

My Best Piece of Career Advice

Write this down and stick it on your fridge

Jan 3 • Michael Jamin

A Warning about Your Writing Journey

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

Jan 2 • Michael Jamin

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