Unwritten by Michael Jamin

Unwritten by Michael Jamin

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Unwritten by Michael Jamin episodes

  • Ep. 14 - Can't it just be a book

    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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    8 min
  • Ep. 13 - Lenses

    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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    7 min
  • Ep. 12 - Imposter Syndrome

    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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    10 min
  • Ep. 11 - My Writing Process

    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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    9 min
  • Ep. 10 - I compare myself, too

    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!



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    11 min
  • Ep. 9 - Finding the Joy

    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”



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    9 min
  • Ep. 9 - Celebrating Small Victories

    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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    8 min
  • Ep. 8 - Finding My Next Story

    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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    11 min
  • Ep. 7- The importance of authenticity

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



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    11 min

About Unwritten by Michael Jamin

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Michael Jamin is a tv writer/showrunner. His credits include King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Out of Practice, Brickleberry, and Tacoma FD.