About Ja-lene Clark
With three decades of industry experience, Ja-lene Clark is an intuitive developmental editor, writer, and designer passionately committed to helping visionary writers bring their words to life. Since 1995, she has guided countless authors through the complexities of traditional publishing and self-publishing, facilitating hundreds of self-help, inspirational non-fiction, and fiction projects. Her unique, creative methods and deep expertise are distilled into her book, The Journey of the Visionary Writer: The Five Phases of Experiential Writing. Explore her extensive Portfolio featuring 40 projects or delve into her life philosophy in the Musings section.
Praise for Ja-lene's book: The Journey of the Visionary Writer
After a lifetime of “teaching the teachers,” the brilliant observations in her book break down the creative process into five easy-to-understand phases with riveting personal and historical examples. This is a must-read for every writer who aspires to make the world a better place.
—Eric Ehrke, LCSW, LMFT, Author of The Promise of Wholeness
Filled with suggestions, instructions, and deep wisdom, The Journey of the Visionary Writer offers profound reflections for those of us called to the written word to help expand humanity’s potential.
—Jo Ann Deck, former Vice President of Ten Speed Press, Publisher of Celestial Arts and Crossing Press
Ja-lene's Project Portfolio Highlights
“Ja-lene’s creative skills and intuitive flow were major forces in developing my latest book, which took me several years to write! The design components and the complexities of the cross-referencing and indexing in both the print and ebook versions of Merlin’s Alchemy for the New Camelot culminated in a very pleasing and thorough book that I could not have foreseen. I am thrilled with how well the visual applications throughout the book enhance topics that may be challenging or difficult for readers to grasp.”
—Alison L. James
Explore Ja-lene's philosophies on life, creativity and writing in the musings (blog) section!
Explore language’s timeless power and how uncensored expression fosters spiritual unity.
What if everything we’ve been taught about “growing up” is subtly steering us away from our true power?
Ja-lene reflects on her personal struggle of living with uncertainty of being at high risk to develop breast cancer and explores broader themes of uncertainty in the world.
Ja-lene Clark shares her excitement about publishing her book and inspiring visionary writers to share their stories.
Ja-lene met Tish Litchfield during a trip to Scotland which led to a unique, symbiotic writing journey and the publication of Tish’s book on healing from cancer.
Ja-lene reflects on a profound memory of accidentally being at Ground Zero during the first 9/11 memorial ceremony.
Ja-lene explores the concept of unconditional love and questions the need for modifying the term “love” with “unconditional.”
Examines the Toltec teaching of the Great Smoky Mirror and a unique approach to overcoming the resistance that can hinder writers from clearly expressing their ideas.
This heartfelt tribute to Ja-lene’s brother-in-law, Garry, who passed away after battling Lewy Body Dementia, serves as a reminder to cherish moments with our loved ones.
This video tribute to Ja-lene’s brother, Kurt, is a beautiful reminder of how he continues to shine in the hearts of his loved ones.
For her mom’s 70th birthday, Ja-lene created a legend, prayer, and candle to officially declare her as the Patron Saint of Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The words of Hildegard of Bingen, a nun who died in 1179, reached out to help Ja-lene find peace after the death of her brother.
Ja-lene’s reflections on cooking, family influences, and the importance of adding “just one more thing” in both cooking and life.
Did you know how the classic book “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” made it into bookstores? Ja-lene shares the extraordinary story behind the publishing of this inspirational novella.
Ja-lene shares how her Uncle David significantly influenced her life, particularly in fostering her love for music and adapting creatively.
Explore the delicate art of being there for our loved ones without intervening.
Lessons from a wise dog and rogue elephants teach Ja-lene about the power of being observant, as all of nature follows rules that humans have yet to fully comprehend.
A heartwarming story about growing butterflies leads to powerful life lessons on patience and the importance of embracing struggles to grow stronger.
Ja-lene contemplates on finding spiritual metaphors in nature and the need for a positive change in the world.
Reflections on the symbolism and significance of sunflowers, including their ability to absorb toxins and their representation of seeking the light.