When I first started writing A Paper Orchestra, the question I was most often asked was, “Do you plan on turning it into a TV show?

I’m touring with my one-man show, A Paper Orchestra. Come see me!

Seattle, WA: February 20-23, 2025

Berkeley, CA: February 25, 2025

Hollywood, CA: June (tickets coming soon)

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In this episode, I talk about writing a story about my college reunion. And looking at it through a specific lens.

I’ve also added two more cities to my tour:

Seattle, WA: Feb 20-23, 2025

Berkeley, CA: Feb 25

michaeljamin.com/tickets

Meet and greet after the show. I hope to meet and greet you!

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This week I talk about my giant bout with imposter syndrome.

Links to purchase my book, A Paper Orchestra, can be found on michaeljamin.com

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I’m constantly on the lookout for new stories to write about. Because I write personal essays, I’m looking for an event that triggers an emotional response from me. Without the emotional response, it’s an anecdote. That anecdote might be part of a larger story, but it’s not the story itself.

Listener’s Note: I reference my book, A Paper Orchestra.

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In this week’s episode, I explore the perils of comparing yourself to others… especially to a master.

I also reference my collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra.

Happy New Year, everyone!

This week I discuss:

* Where’s the joy in this story?

* Taking my one-man show, A Paper Orchestra, to the next level!

See me on tour:

michaeljamin.com/upcoming

A Paper Orchestra just made the Editor’s Choice Award’s “Top 16 Books of 2024”

I’m not great at celebrating small victories. It feels premature to me. And yet I always tell people to do just that.

Here’s why I’m making an exception this time.

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A few months ago, I told an anecdote on social media about working at Bed, Bath & Beyond when I was in high school. It’s funny but not deep enough to make a great story. Here’s how I plan on fixing that:

Mentioned in this episode: My collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra.

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We went to see a local production of John Patrick Shanley’s, “The Prodigal Son.” Here’s my big takeaway.

Touring info: michaeljamin.com/tickets

Book: michaeljamin.com/book