🎙 INTERVIEW: Writing Captivating Television w/ Writer & Showrunner Michael Jamin
​** This is a LIVE interview with writer & showrunner Michael Jamin about the craft of writing and reality of building a writing career. Attendees will be sent a recording after the interview. **
​What are the secrets of great screenwriting? How can we tell compelling stories—no matter the genre we’re writing in?Â
​Michael Jamin is a seasoned TV writer and storyteller who has crafted hit television narratives on shows like "Just Shoot Me!" and "King of the Hill.”Â
​His latest work, a collection of essays called A Paper Orchestra, recounts the true stories of a man searching for identity, love, forgiveness, and redemption.Â
​Join us for a conversation with Michael as we explore his entry into television, his favorite screenwriting tips, and what it takes to build an expansive career as a writer.Â
​We’ll also explore: Â
​Advice for writers hoping to break into televisionÂ
​The inspirations behind A Paper Orchestra
​Michael’s insights into the creative process of writing for the screenÂ
​How his work as a showrunner informs his storytellingÂ
​About Michael JaminÂ
​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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​Parul Bavishi and Matt Trinetti are the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, creators of the webby-nominated Writers' Hour daily writing sessions, and hosts of the London Writers' Salon podcast.
​Parul Bavishi has been an editor for over a decade. In addition to running LWS she helps thriller, YA and non-fiction writers level up their craft and get published. She writes and edits for the Story Grid. She has worked as an editor and literary scout at Random House, Quercus & Eccles Fisher. She analyses TV hit shows (Killing Eve, Ozark, Game of Thrones) on the Story Grid Showrunners Podcast.
​Matt Trinetti is a writer, publisher, TEDx speaker, and facilitator. In addition to running LWS, Matt designs programs to help unfulfilled professionals pursue creative work, start businesses, and reinvent their careers. Matt's work has appeared in Quartz, Observer, Creative Mornings, and on his blog GiveLiveExplore.
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