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041 - Negotiating A TV Pilot Sale Aug 10, 2022

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Have you ever wondered what happens when you sell a TV Pilot? In this episode, Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson discuss the ins and outs of negotiating a TV Pilot sale, what you need to know, what each step means, and every detail that gets negotiated. A lot of you have been waiting for this one. Enjoy!

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040 - Q&A with Michael Jamin - Part 5 Aug 03, 2022

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Another Q&A Episode! We took your questions from social media, and we're answering them. These were some good ones, so make sure you listen to the whole episode.

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039 - Great Writing Exercise Jul 27, 2022

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Writing is active. You have to do it to get better at it. In this episode of the podcast, Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson discuss a powerful writing exercise to help you tap into your own personal experiences to dramatically improve your writing.

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038 - Great Writing Requires Two Things Jul 26, 2022

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Great writing requires two things. If you aren't paying attention, you'll easily drop one of them, and your writing will suffer. Pay attention if you want to make it as a professional writer.

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037 - An Open Letter To The Guy Who Watched My Live Jul 13, 2022

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Time and time again, I'm asked, "How do I break into Hollywood?" I'm here to tell you that there is no straight path, but right now, the best thing you can do is make it happen for yourself. In this episode, we discuss what that looks like.

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036 - Where Ideas Come From Jul 06, 2022

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Have you ever struggled to develop a good idea for a screenplay? In this episode, we dive into idea creation and how to know if it's worth pursuing or not.

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035 - When Good Shows Go Bad Jun 30, 2022

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Sometimes good shows go bad. In this episode, we talk about why that happens and how you can prevent it in your scripts.

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034 - Writing Is Fractals Jun 22, 2022

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I'm often asked how to structure an entire Season of a TV series or how to structure an Act and even a scene. Writing is fractals: a never-ending pattern. We dive into it in this episode, and I think this one will help many writers grasp the process of writing.

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033 - Phil Gets Notes On A Script Jun 15, 2022

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In this special episode Phil Hudson, my co-host, get notes on a spec pilot he wrote. That's not all; he's also sharing his script prior to my notes and his re-write so you can see how those notes are received and applied. This is a good one, so pay close attention.

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032 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 4 Jun 08, 2022

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Another round of Q&A with Michael Jamin. To get your questions answered, follow Michael on Instagram and leave your question on the Q&A Tile when it is posted.

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