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Michael Jamin

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New York City, The United States

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Michael Jamin has been a professional TV writer/showrunner since 1996. His many credits include King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Out of Practice, Brickleberry, Glenn Martin DDS, and Tacoma FD.

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Aside from the time involved, what has been the biggest change in your life since deciding to pursue social media as a channel for engaging with those interested in the craft (and business) of writing?

Michael Jamin I guess I'm "TikTok" famous now. I ocassionally get recognized when I'm out of the house, which is a very strange feeling. To be honest, I had a momen…moreI guess I'm "TikTok" famous now. I ocassionally get recognized when I'm out of the house, which is a very strange feeling. To be honest, I had a momentary breakdown over the whole thing, which is both funny and bizarre. I'm trying to figure out how write about for my next book. (less)

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Which story in A Paper Orchestra was the most emotionally difficult for you to write?

Michael Jamin The most difficult stories to write, emotionally, were The Ghoul and Plague Upon Your House, because they forced me to confront parts of myself that I…moreThe most difficult stories to write, emotionally, were The Ghoul and Plague Upon Your House, because they forced me to confront parts of myself that I didn't like. That was very tough. When I perform it live, it really hits. But Swing and a Ms. was techically difficult to write because it took me 20 drafts or so before I discovered what the story was. Thanks for asking! In the bonus section of the audiobook, I go into more detail. (less)

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Listen to A Paper Orchestra for FREE!

To celebrate the one year anniversary of A Paper Orchestra, you can now listen to my story "The House on Witherspoon Street" for free.
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Michael Jamin made a comment in the group Audiobooks — 3 Girls Jumping Audiobook Giveaway topic " We're giving away 5 Free Audiobooks for Michael Jamin's forthcoming collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra. Please message me for Codes, whic ...more "
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“A story asks the reader to go on a journey, and if the destination doesn’t offer a view to something great, then why did the author take them there?”
― Michael Jamin, A Paper Orchestra

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