Unlock the Stories Hidden in Your Everyday Life and Share Them in a Way That Captivates
Learn from Professional TV Writer and Author, Michael Jamin
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Turn Life’s Smallest Moments into Stories that Move People – Just Like Michael Jamin Did in His Own Book
“As a TV writer, I’m constantly thinking about the audience. I have to keep them hooked or they’ll change the channel. The way I wrote the stories in A Paper Orchestra is very similar to the way I write tv shows and movies.”
- Michael Jamin
Your life is far more interesting than you think it is. It only seems boring to you, because you’re living it. But to the rest of us, it’s fascinating. (That’s why your neighbor has been spying on you and uploading the videos to the internet.)
The truth is, we all have stories from our lives that are worth sharing. Stories of love, rejection, identity, redemption and more. But knowing how to share these stories isn’t easy. There’s an order in which the details need to be unpacked to make a story compelling. This order can be taught.
Michael Jamin is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter, having written for such hit shows as: King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Out of Practice, Brickleberry, Tacoma FD and many more.
Applying his knowledge of screenwriting to memoir writing, Michael Jamin’s collection of personal essays became a #1 bestseller in six Amazon categories including: Biographies & Memoirs of Authors, Parent and Adult Child Relationships, and Humor Essays.
If your work isn't being received well, or if you're struggling with writer's block, I can help.
Michael Jamin is an Emmy Nominated TV Writer & Showrunner Known for these Hit Shows:
His book, A Paper Orchestra, Hit #1 in Six categories on amazon including: Biographies & memoirs of Authors, Parent and Adult Child Relationships, Humor Essays
You might think your life is boring, but I promise it's full of rich moments that can make compelling stories:
The best stories are the smallest ones. Learn how to write truthfully and courageously.
You don't need to "world build" to captivate readers. You just need to write about your world.
Don't tell your life's story. Tell one story from your life.
If you're serious about writing, my course will teach you how to write like a pro.
Mining Your Life For Stories
The difference between writing for film, television, stage, or books is not as big as you might think. The size of the screen or page doesn’t matter that much. What matters is the shape of the story and how it unfolds.
Memoir (and personal essay) is like any other form of drama. The only difference is that YOU are the main character.
This course is for anyone who wants to write a short story, novel, memoir, or screenplay loosely based on the events of their life.
You Get lifetime access to:
Mining Your life For Stories
Over 4 hours of on-demand writing lessons taught by Michael Jamin so that you can tell a great story that gets you noticed.
Course Workbook
Lock in your learning with the official workbook. Take notes, answer key questions, and retain more information so that you can improve your writing.
Access to Private Facebook Group
You'll be invited into Michael Jamin's private Facebook group, where he shares behind-the-scenes glimpses into his current and future writing projects.
Real Life Case Studies From Michael's book
Michael references stories from his bestselling book, A Paper Orchestra, to show you how he took a small moment and "broke" it into a story. He talks about the wrong paths he went down and how he was able to discover the right path, so you can learn from his mistakes.
Storytelling Breakthrough Guarantee
We guarantee that by following Michael’s process, you’ll gain a new perspective on storytelling that makes it easier to craft relatable and engaging narratives from your personal life. If, after completing the course, you don’t feel that your storytelling approach has transformed, we’ll offer you a full refund – no strings attached.
see what people are saying about Michael's Writing
- Hope Carrubba"After engaging with his TikTok content for over a year and a half now, I was more than excited to buy Michael Jamin's memoir. If anything, I was ecstatic. After an impulse buy at 2 in the morning, let me just say that my anticipation was certainly worth it. Jamin takes you on such a journey with so many twists and turns, causing you to become disoriented before he hits you with the final blow. Then, as you regain your stability, he offers you some empathy and some words of wisdom before leaving you to lick your wounds on your own. This is not a novel to binge. Don't do what I did. You'll be emotionally overwhelmed. However, definitely take your time with this memoir, and don't miss out on picking it up! I wish I could read it for the first time all over again."
- Stephanie Lopez"Michael Jamins's captivating storytelling pulled me into his vulnerable stories, lessons in life, and the humor he sees all around. It was amusing, inspiring, and deeply human. It's one of the best books I've read in a long time."
- Tru2s2n"Love all the descriptive imagery in your essays so much so that after I finished mainlining your book in one session I now want to go back and notate them all like treasures."
- Valerie Boelman"A Paper Orchestra is a beautiful collection of experiences that left me laughing out loud and shedding some tears. I expected the humor from a comedic writer, but was surprised at the raw and real experiences that I saw a reflection of myself."
"I loved every story! I loved that Michael was so honest and his humor was self deprecating. I listened to it often in my car. People driving by me must have thought I was crazy because I frequently was laughing out loud! I highly recommend this touching, funny book."
- Ryan Greenwood“Expected a lot from this debut, and it's delivered in ways I'm still counting. Michael Jamin has done a masterful job of harnessing the details of his life from the ether to cut through the noise of everyday happenstance. The premise is that the subtle moments affect us in galactic ways, and Jamin delivers with crushing wavelike particles of self-reflection. It shines.
I've gone on to gift this work to a friend as a hardcover and tripled up by getting the audiobook. His performance under Cynthia Jamin's production is a masterclass in writer rule #1: 'Show don't tell'.
Michael Jamin is a showrunner & screenwriter by trade, so he knows how to unpack a story. His narratives underline the commonalities in our humanity, tying threads that show vulnerability and strength at the same time. A confluence of heartfelt confessions and overarching emotional resonance tied up one tight bundle. Outstanding.”
- Dick Mays“As someone who has attempted to write a book based on my own life, I was very curious to buy and read Michael's collection of stories. These are often mundane, everyday stories, but they intertwine different threads, and then get pulled together for something feeling almost like a moral lesson. I was surprised buy the candor and openness in which Michael discloses his own shortcomings. As a professional writer, you are entertained by his storytelling, but exactly how does he knit together these diverse topics? Well in the epilogue he tells you exactly how he does it. I expected there to be more stories related to how he made it as a screenwriter in Hollywood, but most of the stories are the things we all face in creating a life for ourselves, trying to date, create a family, be a good parent and find our way in life. The book is entertaining just as a collection of stories, but if you are interested in being a better writer, it is almost a text book on how to do it. After reading it, I realize that if I ever tackle my own book, I am going to have to bring an uncomfortable level of self awareness and truth to the table. I'm not sure I could handle that level of scrutiny. Kudos for Michael for his courage.”
"A funny fresh and beautiful collection of moments in life. Michael is telling us about himself and his life and what he learnt but you will definitely learn about your self too. A delightful listen with moments to let you site in the moment and reflect. A lovely heartfelt book."
- Jules Shepard“This was such a fun book to read. Writing memoirs isn't easy (I would assume), but these stories are, at times, laugh-out-loud funny, and often poignant as well. Wonder insights, and Jamin bridges seemingly disparate subjects wonderfully. I found this book beckoning me--as a good book should--to pick it up and read it as soon as I could find more time to devote to it. I devoured it (while savoring--I promise!) in just a few days. If he had another book published, I'd be knee-deep into it already. Give it a read. It'll make your day!”
Learn to write stories that forge an emotional connection with your reader
You Don’t Need to "World Build" – Discover the Power of Mining Your Own Life for Stories
Take control of your writing career. Invest in yourself today.
Storytelling Breakthrough Guarantee
We guarantee that by following Michael’s process, you’ll gain a new perspective on storytelling that makes it easier to craft relatable and engaging narratives from your personal life. If, after completing the course, you don’t feel that your storytelling approach has transformed, we’ll offer you a full refund – no strings attached.
Learn the Process Michael Jamin Used to Transform Personal Moments into a bestselling Book
You Get lifetime access to:
Mining Your Life For Stories
Available on Mobile, Tablet, & Desktop4 hours of on-demand video modules covering story structure, infusing emotion, finding the moments to write about, finding your voice, creating the character of "you," building to satisfying endings, and more.
Teaching not just with generalities, but with specifics, Michael refers to his collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra, as case studies. He highlights the problems he faced writing each story, and how he overcame them, so you'll know how to navigate similar issues in your stories.
Discover how to turn small moments into compelling stories - Learn Michael’s step-by-step process to transform seemingly insignificant events into stories that captivate readers. You'll uncover meaningful narratives in your own life and write stories that connect with audiences on a deeper level.
No need for ‘big’ experiences – your life is enough - You don’t need grand adventures or dramatic events to write great stories. Small, character driven stories are the ones that truly move readers. You'll learn how to tell if a moment has enough "meat on the bone" to become a story.
Write with emotional depth using your personal experiences - Michael will teach you how not to be afraid when sharing your story. You'll also learn the difference between sharing and over-sharing.
Learn the exact storytelling framework behind A Paper Orchestra - This course reveals the exact process Michael used to craft his book A Paper Orchestra from everyday moments. You’ll gain a proven blueprint for creating your own stories, regardless of the genre or format.
Say goodbye to writer’s block with limitless story ideas - By learning to mine your life for stories, you’ll always have new material to write about. Whether it’s a childhood memory or a recent experience, Michael will teach you how to find the moments worth sharing.
Connect with your audience on a human level - Drawing from real-life experiences, your stories won't feel cliche -- as long as you're writing truthfully. In this course, you'll learn how to dig deeper, connecting the dots of your life's story in unexpected ways.
Appropriate for Writers of All Levels - Writing isn't easy, but it's simple. Michael’s approach is clear and accessible, making it perfect for beginners or more seasoned writers who want bring their writing to the next level.
Your Life Is a Story Waiting to Be Told
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Storytelling Breakthrough Guarantee
We guarantee that by following Michael’s process, you’ll gain a new perspective on storytelling that makes it easier to craft relatable and engaging narratives from your personal life. If, after completing the course, you don’t feel that your storytelling approach has transformed, we’ll offer you a full refund – no strings attached.
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