Unwritten by Michael Jamin

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) What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive...

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! What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and...

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 What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

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. What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a...

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 is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscribe

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” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscribe

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. What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other s...

A few months ago, I told an anecdote on social media about working at B ed, 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. What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support m...

We went to see a local production of John Patrick Shanley’s, “The Prodigal Son.” Here’s my big takeaway. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscribe

Touring info: michaeljamin.com/tickets Book: michaeljamin.com/book This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s thoughts: Why we need artists now more than ever. What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscribe

I just returned from NY and Chicago, where I was touring with my one-man show, A Paper Orchestra . This thought hit me hard. My next show is in Los Angeles on November 9, 2024 at Dynasty Typewriter . Catch me perform in your city . What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber....

Today’s thoughts: Why I always advise emerging writers to write about “firsts.” What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscrib...

Today’s thoughts: Why it’s so difficult to reinvent yourself… and some great advice I picked up along the way if you want to do so. For those interested, I reference “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” by Joe Dispenza. What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a...

Read A Paper Orchestra This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaeljamin.substack.com/subscribe