Emmy-nominated screenwriter, showrunner, and now author Michael Jamin is here! With credits that include 'King of the Hill,' 'Beavis & Butthead,' 'Just Shoot Me,' 'Tacoma FD,' and more. His debut book, A Paper Orchestra, a collection of personal essays, is out now.

In this episode, Michael chats why he chose to build a social media following and how it helped grow his audience for the book. We also discuss his writing process, what it means to be a Showrunner and how to break into the writer's room—even if you've got the drive but no experience. And what does he wish he knew when he started?

Check out Michael's website here, grab your copy of A Paper Orchestra here, and visit Story Summit here for more insights.

This episode is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.

Ever wondered what it’s like to send Nicolas Cage on a quest for a stolen truffle pig or craft a post-apocalyptic studio blockbuster? Writer and director Michael Sarnoski is here to share all the details on how he blends subtle darkness with authentic humane connection.

Join us as Michael takes us through the writing process of "Pig" and "A Quiet Place: Day One," working on a studio franchise, vomit drafts, finding his unique voice on the page, and advice to emerging writers. Plus, we tackle his next project which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer.

A Quiet Place: Day One is now available to rent or buy on VOD.

Pig (2021)

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This podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.

The time has finally come. Master of horror himself, writer, director, and producer Mick Garris has arrived! A frequent collaborator with Stephen King, Mick has directed seven adaptations of King’s works, including The Stand, The Shining, Sleepwalkers, and Desperation. He's also the mind behind Hocus Pocus, Psycho IV, and Masters of Horror, featuring other genre directors like John Carpenter and Joe Dante.

Mick takes us through his humble beginnings, from first writing at 12, how he approaches writing a spec screenplay, and what fuels his creativity as a storyteller.

From being hired by Steven Spielberg to write for Amazing Stories (1985) to becoming an iconic voice in the genre, Mick discusses his unique career, including the finale episode of his show Post Mortem featuring Quentin Tarantino. Don't miss this one!

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This podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.