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's working on a collection of personal essays to be released when the world starts spinning again.

Recent Essays

quantum dating

I had a bad feeling about dating Kelly. It wasn’t loneliness that prompted me, although that certainly played a part.…

a paper orchestra

It was the greatest magic trick I’ve ever seen. I witnessed it at wedding reception, before dinner was served. A…

Should you write a spec script of the show you want to get staffed on?

Aspiring writers often ask me if they should write a spec script of the show they want to get staffed…

The biggest mistake most aspiring screenwriters make

The biggest mistake most aspiring screenwriters make is that they don’t unfold the story properly. I’ve been a professional television…

How to Write a Script for a TV Show

For students who want to learn how to write a script for a TV show, there’s no better example to…

How to Write a TV Pilot Script

Before you learn how to write a TV pilot script, it’s important to understand the definition of “story.” The…