EP306 | What is a TV Writers Room Really Like? (w/ Michael Jonathan Smith)

Published: June 4, 2024, 10 a.m.

We\u2019ve heard that television is the writer\u2019s medium, the ultimate destination for writers seeking creative control and power. In this world, writers become showrunners, leading some of the most stressful yet rewarding jobs in the business, and building their own writers\u2019 rooms filled with talented and hungry writers eager for their big break. But what is a writers' room actually like?\n\nJoining host Mike Pecci on today\u2019s episode of In Love with the Process podcast is writer and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai, Twisted Metal). Smith shares details about his 10-year journey from a writers' room assistant to running some of the biggest shows on TV. This is the in-depth episode you\u2019ve been asking for about TV writing, so grab a coffee, open up a notes doc, and strap in for the new episode of ILWP!\n---------------------------------\n\nGo to inlovewiththeprocess.com to see trailers and clips!\n\n\u25baMJ\u2019s IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammichaeljonathan/\n\u25baMike Pecci's IG: instagram.com/mikepecci\n\u25baILWP's IG: instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspod\n------------->\nFeaturing Music from:\n\u25baCode Elektro\n\u25baMitch Murder\n\nThe Episode is Sponsored by\n\u25ba Puget Systems: puget.systems/go/ILWTP\n\u25ba FujiFilm: fujifilm-x.com/\n\u25ba FujiFilm Shop: bit.ly/3Q2zTHw\n\u25ba FujiFilm Refurb: bit.ly/3I9NLh4\n\u25ba FujiFilmX-H2S: bit.ly/3i22hN5