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  • Don’t Hire A Ghostwriter Until You Watch This

    Don’t Hire A Ghostwriter Until You Watch This

    Thinking about hiring a ghostwriter to help with writing a book ? Watch this first. In Part 1 of this interview, professional ghostwriter and author Jessie Kwak (20+ books) breaks down how ghostwriting really works — the trust involved, the biggest mistakes first-time authors make, 3 red flags to avoid, and how a real pro…

  • Training for Non-Fiction Authors

    Training for Non-Fiction Authors

    I spent the last three months hanging out with the good folks at Indie Author Training, talking about one of my favorite things: how to write nonfiction that people actually can’t put down. When I pitched IAT’s training host Karen Guyler about doing a webinar for nonfiction authors, I presented three possible ideas. Her response?…

  • The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast

    The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast

    I appeared on The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast last week to discuss my origin story, years as a ghostwriter and what TF book coaching is. Listen to the conversation here.

  • Episode 347 of the Indy Author Podcast

    Episode 347 of the Indy Author Podcast

    I joined Matty Dalyrimple to explain “Magpie Mode”, my playful name for the creative practice of gathering intriguing facts, quotes, objects, experiences, and fragments before knowing how exactly they will fit together. Listen to the conversation here.

  • [Radio Interview] Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud

    [Radio Interview] Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud

    I joined host Dave Miller and fellow Portland author Tracy Hoagland on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud talk show last Friday. We were discussing how creative writers are using AI tools. Listen to the conversation here. Read about it in my newsletter here.

  • [Podcast] Overwhelmed to Aligned with the Busy Vibrant Mom podcast

    [Podcast] Overwhelmed to Aligned with the Busy Vibrant Mom podcast

    I joined Michelle Byrd on episode 456 of the Busy Vibrant Mom podcast to talk about my book, From Chaos to Creativity, and how to create a productivity system that works for you.

  • [Speaker] Willamette Writers Conference 2025

    [Speaker] Willamette Writers Conference 2025

    I spoke at the Willamette Writers Conference on the topic of crafting a long-term author career that’s productive without burning yourself out. WWC is a fantastic conference focused on writing craft and community, where writers can hone their skills, pitch their projects, and connect with fellow authors and industry experts.

  • [Speaker] Cascade Writers Workshop (2024 + 2025)

    [Speaker] Cascade Writers Workshop (2024 + 2025)

    I was a speaker and critique group instructor at the Cascade Writers Workshop in Bremerton, WA. Fun fact—Cascade Writers was my very first writing workshop, and I was incredibly honored to be asked back over a decade later to be a workshop leader.

  • [Podcast] Kobo Writing Life Podcast: #344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak

    [Podcast] Kobo Writing Life Podcast: #344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak

    I recently had the pleasure of joining the Kobo Writing Life Podcast to chat about all things writing and publishing! As an author of over fifteen books, including series like The Nanshe Chronicles and The Bulari Saga, as well as standalone thrillers such as From Earth and Bone, my expansive career has touched on many…

  • [Video Interview] Jessie Kwak and the Author Event Network

    [Video Interview] Jessie Kwak and the Author Event Network

    I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Guy Morris, the founder of Author Event Network, for a recent episode. We dove into my journey as an author and discussed various aspects of my career and experiences as a Portland-based writer.

  • [Podcast] Creating Your Own Community with Jessie Kwak – The Indy Author Podcast

    [Podcast] Creating Your Own Community with Jessie Kwak – The Indy Author Podcast

    I recently had a wonderful conversation with Matty Dalrymple on The Indy Author podcast about creating your own community. Our chat was sparked by the fact that I recently hosted the first Author Alchemy Summit, and Matty wanted to dive into what led me to take on such a significant community-building project. Even if organizing…

  • [Feature] Writer’s Digest Indie Author Podcast

    [Feature] Writer’s Digest Indie Author Podcast

    I sat down with Amy Jones of Writer’s Digest to talk about what I love about indie publishing and why finding a writing community can help you succeed as an author.

  • [Podcast] The Art of Building Author Community on Self Publishing Insiders

    [Podcast] The Art of Building Author Community on Self Publishing Insiders

    I joined Kevin Tumlinson with Draft2Digital on the Self Publishing Insiders show. We talked about building community, running a writing conference, and finding time for your creative work amid all the other aspects of your author business.

  • [Podcast] Adapting To Change With Jessie Kwak – The Creative Penn

    [Podcast] Adapting To Change With Jessie Kwak – The Creative Penn

    I had the pleasure of joining The Creative Penn podcast to talk about adapting to life as a freelance writer and author after experiencing an injury. In this episode, I share my journey and offer tips for managing work and energy when life throws unexpected challenges your way. We discussed a range of topics, including:

  • [Interview] Jessie L. Kwak – Author of From Chaos to Creativity – Armed with A Book

    [Interview] Jessie L. Kwak – Author of From Chaos to Creativity – Armed with A Book

    I had a fantastic conversation with Kriti from Armed With a Book about my obsession with productivity and the journey from chaos to creativity. We dove into why so many of us are fascinated by productivity – a blend of hustle culture’s pressure and the sheer joy of bringing our numerous ideas to life. I…

  • [Video Training] Make a Living as a Freelance Writer for Apex Authors

    [Video Training] Make a Living as a Freelance Writer for Apex Authors

    Are you curious about what it takes to get into freelance writing? I recently did a training for Apex Author members where we cover: The video replay is available for members, but you can access it with the free trail — and while you’re at it, check out all the billions* of other amazing trainings Apex…

  • [Interview] Famous Writing Routines

    [Interview] Famous Writing Routines

    I had such a good time on this interview for Famous Writing Routines! We talked about the inspiration behind Artemis City Shuffle, why I love writing different genres, and how writers can stay productive. Plus, I shared some photos of my office — complete with alllll my plants and my standing desk setup. Check it…

  • Now Kickstarting: From Dream to Reality

    Now Kickstarting: From Dream to Reality

    Happy February! I’ve been enjoying the bright (yet cold) sunshine here in Portland, and am very excited about the sun not setting at 4:30pm anymore. I’m also excited because my latest nonfiction book from Microcosm Publishing is currently in the Kickstarter phase! We’re about halfway through the Kickstarter, and halfway through the goal — and my…

  • [Story Sale] Happy release day to NOIR!

    [Story Sale] Happy release day to NOIR!

    When you write a 5-book saga with a rather large cast of characters, you’re likely to hear from readers that you should have written more about so-and-so. One of those characters is Detective Timo Cho of the Bulari Police Department, who spends some time investigating our heroes and learning some truths of his own about…

  • From Big Idea to Book podcast roundup

    From Big Idea to Book podcast roundup

    I’ve been absolutely floored by the positive reception to From Chaos to Creativity over the last few years, and it’s been so much fun to watch little sibling From Big Idea to Book get out into the world. To celebrate its launch, I’ve been making the circuit of some truly amazing podcasts. Check them out!…

  • News Roundup: Short story sale, audio books, and more

    I’ve been pretty head-down the past few months, dividing my time between finishing writing the Nanshe Chronicles, preparing for the launch of the first book in May, and working on a big book project with a new nonfiction ghostwriting client. Not to mention extracurriculars like spending time with my family and some local travel! A…