The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Adapting To Change With Jessie Kwak

10.02.2023 - By Joanna PennPlay

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As much as we try to plan for things, sometimes life happens and we have to adapt to a new situation. Jessie Kwak talks about adapting to life as a freelance writer and author after being injured, and her tips for managing work and energy.

In the intro, I mention Accessibility for All, the interview I did with Jeff Adams about how we can make our content more accessible to people with injuries and disabilities. You can also check out KWL Podcast episode on Accessibility for Authors. Plus, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words is launching soon on Kickstarter, register your interest in the launch here.

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors. 

Jessie Kwak is the author of gangster sci-fi supernatural thrillers and nonfiction for creatives. She's also a ghostwriter and freelance marketing copywriter, and her books include From Big Idea to Book and From Chaos to Creativity.

You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. 

Show Notes

* Adapting to changing circumstances

* When medical situations affect your author business

* How changing appearances affects us at a deeper level

* The importance of accessibility tools for authors

* Prioritizing your use of energy when you only have a finite amount

* Ways to future-proof your business

* Healthcare costs for freelancers

* The Author Alchemy Summit hosted by Jessie Kwak

You can find Jessie at JessieKwak.com and her upcoming summit at AuthorAlchemySummit.com.

Transcript of Interview with Jessie Kwak

Joanna: Jessie Kwak is the author of gangster sci-fi supernatural thrillers and nonfiction for creatives. She's also a ghostwriter and freelance marketing copywriter, and her books include From Big Idea to Book and From Chaos to Creativity. So welcome back to the show, Jessie.

Jessie: Thank you for having me.

Joanna: It's good to talk to you again. Now, you were last on th...

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