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[Video] Productivity and Self-Compassion During Quarantine

Post published:May 22, 2020

Happy ... Friday? I'm told Monday is a ... holiday? Potentially we're still in May, I haven't really checked lately. Anyway, how are you doing? Still in quarantine like the rest of us, wondering what days are and how many ice cream sandwiches you need to eat to make a Complete Meal™? Before this all went down, in the halcyon days of 2019, I published a book on productivity for creative people titled From Chaos to Creativity. But these days instead of feeling like a productivity expert, I mostly feel like I'm hanging in there. Which is why when my…

[Podcast] Microcosm Pesents: Jessie L. Kwak, Author of From Chaos to Creativity

Post published:May 20, 2020

I talked with the folks at Microcosm about productivity and creativity during quarantine.

[Podcast] A conversation with Bookpod

Post published:December 11, 2019

I love to read, but I don't have a ton of time, which is why I'm always looking for book recommendations. If I'm going to read something, I want it to be good! That's why I'm so excited to tell you about this new book recommendation podcast that's hitting earbuds near you. (Is that a thing I can say? Earbuds near you? Guess I'm going for it.) Bookpod: the Indie Filter Podcast, is specifically aimed at helping readers find indie authors they love. Ben and Sarah Nadler read indie-pubbed books to find their favorites, then interview authors to talk about…

[Podcast] I’m on Ink To Film talking about The Expanse

Post published:December 10, 2019

Blood’s on the wall, beratnas, we gonna rise up! In episode 117, SciFi author Jessie Kwak joins Luke and James to discuss the final episodes of season one of THE EXPANSE. Join the entire crew again next week for the second half of LEVIATHAN WAKES by James SA Corey. I joined Luke Elliot and James Bailey on two episodes of the Ink to Film podcast to chat about my love of The Expanse series, and how it inspired so much of my own Bulari Saga books. Listen: Ink to Film — ITF Watch: The Expanse episodes 6-10 Ink to Film — ITF…

From Chaos to Creativity Powell’s Books Reading [Video]

Post published:July 31, 2019

Last Monday, I did something that terrified me: I held a creative productivity workshop in front of about 50 people at Powell's Books. I've read from my fiction before, which is its own version of terrifying. But I'd never stood up as an expert in front of a crowd of mostly strangers and tried to impart my wisdom. And you know what? It was pretty fun. Plus, people seemed to find it inspiring and asked a lot of insightful questions. Honestly, the discussion with everyone afterwards was my favorite part. If you were there, thank you for coming! And a…

Creative productivity workshop! Come with your chaos, leave with a plan

Post published:July 23, 2019

You know how sometimes every waking moment feels like chaos incarnate? Like it's a quiet Saturday morning and you're dying to work on your art, but first you really need to make yourself some breakfast. And before that you need to find the kitchen underneath all the dishes. Which reminds you that you never returned your neighbor's tupperware, and — oh right — you're out of paper towels and so you might as well pick up potting soil for your jade plant because you promised you'd make a cutting for that friend. And as you're emailing your friend you see a note…

[Podcast] So, What Are You Working On?

Post published:April 12, 2019

I joined Epiphany Couch and Lauren Faulkner to chat about creativity and productivity for artists and writers: Episode 12 introduces us to Jessie Kwak! Freelance writer, author of supernatural and sci-fi fiction AND ladyboss business owner. What's it like trying to balance work and creative endeavors? How do we create work that really says what we want it to? Can we say no to things that are time sucks!? Jessie shares her experiences (and her tips!) about these topics and more. Listen here.

From Chaos to Creativity Kickstarter is a Go!

Post published:January 20, 2019

I look around, and I'm surrounded by creative people. My mom makes these amazingly artistic quilts. My dad welds incredible works of art and invents ingenious farm contraptions. My sister does intricate cross-stitch hangings. My husband takes stunning photographs. My friends write and paint and dance and sing. My neighbor's 8-year-old kid asked for bricks and wood and cement this Christmas so he could build things in the backyard. They're all creating art. I'm assuming you're also creative, because I have yet to meet someone who doesn't have some sort of creative passion. And I've never heard anyone say they…

Happy October! And notes from my reading at Mother Foucault’s Bookstore

Post published:October 1, 2018

Crunchy leaves, cozy scarves, boots and tights, fall colors — having lived nearly all my life in the Pacific Northwest, October has always been one of my favorite times of the year. Back home on the farm, it was a wonderful time of harvest parties and pumpkins and not having to drive the combine any more. In the city, it's a glorious celebration of knitwear and cute boots and leaves crunching underfoot. This year, reaching October means I unlocked a pretty special Halloween achievement: The orange globe lights we hung on our front porch for last Halloween are now seasonally…

Join me for a reading in Portland, OR this Thursday

Post published:September 24, 2018

Are you in or around Portland, Oregon? I'm doing a reading this Thursday, and I'd love to see your shining face. I'll be joining local Portland author Francesca G. Varela, who's celebrating the release of her latest book, The Seas of Distant Stars (see below). I'm excited and a little bit nervous — I'll be giving the first public sneak preview of my upcoming novella, Deviant Flux, the sequel to Starfall. I hope to see you there! Place: Mother Foucault's Bookshop 523 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214 Date: September 27 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Seas of Distant Stars…