Why Most Scripts Aren’t Good Enough | Michael Jamin

Why Most Scripts Aren’t Good Enough | Michael Jamin

From Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz by Barry Katz

March 10, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

Barry Katz interviews veteran TV writer Michael Jamin about the intricacies of screenwriting and building a career in television.

In this episode of the Industry Standard with Barry Katz, Barry Katz sits down with veteran TV writer and showrunner Michael Jamin to discuss screenwriting, comedy writing, television writing, and breaking into the Hollywood entertainment industry. Michael shares the truth about writing great scripts, developing strong writing skills, working in writers’ rooms, building a career in television, and why most writers focus on getting their script seen instead of improving their craft. From his experience writing and producing major TV shows to lessons on storytelling, creativity, and navigating Hollywood as a professional writer, this episode offers valuable insight for screenwriters, comedians, content creators, and anyone trying to succeed in film, television, or the comedy business. Blueprint for Success:https://barrykatz.com/blueprint Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, host, podcaster or agent? Would you like personalized help to reach all of your goals in the entertainment business? Click the link to learn more & join our FREE industry networking group full of decades of experience! The Social Media Blueprint…

People in this episode

Host: Barry Katz

Guest: Michael Jamin

Topics covered

  • screenwriting
  • comedy writing
  • television writing
  • Hollywood
  • writers' rooms
  • storytelling

Keywords

  • screenwriting
  • comedy
  • television
  • writing skills
  • Hollywood
  • writers' rooms
  • storytelling

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Organizations: Barry Katz Entertainment

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