Ep. 11 - My Writing Process

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Ep. 11 - My Writing Process

The stories before they become stories

Michael Jamin

Jan 05, 2025

Transcript

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.

Discussion about this podcast

Unwritten by Michael Jamin

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.

He's also the author his bestselling collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra.

There’s no shortage of podcasts on the subject of writing. But who’s talking about the stuff that happens before the stories are written?

This podcast is about the struggles, the doubts, and the challenges of living a creative life. It's the stuff we write about... before it becomes written.

Join Michael as he works through the issues he faces as a writer/author/performer. Hopefully, you’ll feel seen and heard and realize that you’re not alone in this.

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