#102: Michael Jamin — Writing for TV, Personal Essays, Self-Publishing & Building a Platform

TV writer Michael Jamin (‘Just Shoot Me!’ and ‘King of the Hill.’) on his experience as a writer and showrunner, growing his platform and how he created, promoted and self-published his book A Paper Orchestra,

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ABOUT MICHAEL JAMIN

Michael Jamin has been writing for television since 1996.  His many credits include Just Shoot Me, King of the Hill, Beavis & Butthead, Wilfred, Out of Practice, Rules of Engagement, Lopez and Tacoma FD.  He’s also served as Executive Producer/Showrunner on Glenn Martin DDS, Maron, and Rhett & Link’s Buddy System. Michael currently lives in Los Angeles, where he continues to work in TV and is the author of the essay collection A Paper Orchestra.

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RESOURCES & LINKS

• 📄 Interview Transcript (unedited)
• A Paper Orchestra
• Shows: King of the Hill; Maron
• 10 Tips on Writing from Joyce Carol Oates
• Michael’s free weekly screenwriting webinar
• Michael on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
• Michael’s podcast
• Hindenburg Narrator for Audiobooks
• Ryan Holiday’s Perennial Seller

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