Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-Saccio

DOMINION: Critiscim doesnt have to crush you with Jean Kwok

Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-Saccio

Show Notes

In this episode of Be Unmessablewith the podcast, Jean Kwok, a bestselling author known for her novels exploring identity, resilience, and the immigrant experience, shares her inspiring journey from being a first-generation immigrant to becoming a successful author. She discusses the challenges she faced in her early life, her struggles with writing, and the resilience required to overcome rejection. Jean also introduces her upcoming book, Dominion, and emphasizes the importance of pre-orders in supporting authors. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the significance of staying true to oneself amidst criticism and the power of taking action in the creative process.

Biggest takeaways in this episode: Resilience is key in the face of rejection.

Writing takes time and perseverance.

Staying true to oneself is crucial for growth.

Criticism can be managed by not letting praise inflate ego.

The importance of community support for authors.

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Check out Jean’s Upcoming New Book, Dominion, coming July 14. Preorder now at www.jeankwok.com

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