Write, Publish, and Shine

Rachel Thompson
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Hello and welcome, luminous writers. I'm Rachel Thompson. I'm an author, a literary magazine editor, and an online writing instructor. And this is Write, Publish, and Shine, a podcast for emerging writers who want to publish and shine. In this season of Write, Publish, and Shine, we'll talk about how to keep making art when the world needs our resistance, when your energy is stretched and when you still feel called to the page. You'll hear interviews with writers and editors about sustaining a practice, craft-focused episodes on tension, revision, voice, and structure, and personal reflections on the realities of writing and creating with care. Every episode offers one or two practical moves you can try. I hope when you listen, you’re reminded that you're not alone in the work of being a luminous writer, i.e. a writer who's attentive to seasons, to the world, and to developing both craft and resilience. To find it in all your podcast apps, search Write, Publish, and Shine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. #118 Chemistry Reading for Writers with Chimedum Ohaegbu

    MAY 12

    #118 Chemistry Reading for Writers with Chimedum Ohaegbu

    In episode 118 of Write, Publish, and Shine, I talk with Room Magazine’s managing editor Chimedum Ohaegbu (a three-time Hugo Award–winning editor, as part of the editorial team at Uncanny Magazine) about speculative writing, revision, and what it means to read for chemistry. We talk about what speculative writing can do that realism sometimes can’t, how a story can start with an ordinary fear (like missing your stop on a bus) and then turn strange on purpose, and how emotional truth can find a different kind of realism through transformation. We also get into submissions and editorial discernment, including what “not for us” can mean behind the scenes, and how to hold rejection as information about fit and space, not as a verdict on your work. I hope this episode helps you protect the weirdness in your draft, revise without sanding off what’s alive, and keep sending your work out with self-assurance. Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing: rachelthompson.co/letters --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/118 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. #117 The Long Game of Telling the Truth with Author Tamara Jong

    APR 28

    #117 The Long Game of Telling the Truth with Author Tamara Jong

    In episode 117 of Write, Publish, and Shine, I talk with writer Tamara Jong, author of Worldly Girls, about the long, real arc of making a book, and the stamina it takes to bring it to the finish line. We talk about the season after a debut, about learning to say no so you can make space for the work, and about the formal decisions that helped Tamara unlock the book, including “containers,” braided structure, and the kind of metaphor that can hold what’s too loaded to say straight out. Tamara also offers a beautiful prompt about family lore and what you might write if no one were reading over your shoulder, and reads a luminous excerpt from her memoir. I hope this episode invites you to stay in the long game and protect what you need in order to tell the truth on the page. Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing: rachelthompson.co/letters --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  3. #116 How to Build a Soft-Steadfast Submission Practice

    APR 14

    #116 How to Build a Soft-Steadfast Submission Practice

    In episode 116 of Write, Publish, and Shine, I talk to the unpublished writer part of you. This may be the part that really wants to send your writing out in the world, but gets a little cagey the moment before you press submit. I move you through what I’ve been calling a soft-steadfast submission practice: a way of staying tender and steady, so submitting doesn’t require you to feel impermeable. I share three anchors I return to when rejection starts to feel like final judgement (rejection as data, “not right for us” as a routing problem, and fit as learnable), plus a simple, repeatable rhythm to help you decide your pace, choose your container, keep your list small, and build in aftercare. All so you (and your nervous system) learn: I can do brave things and stay soft. I hope this episode invites you to choose one brave thing and share your writing with the world. Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing:rachelthompson.co/letters --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/116 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. #115 Radical Softness and Rage with author Rayya Liebich

    MAR 31

    #115 Radical Softness and Rage with author Rayya Liebich

    In episode 115 of Write, Publish, and Shine, I talk with writer and educator Rayya Liebich about what it means to keep making art in a time of unrest. We also talked about how she came to be the commissioned author for Room 48.3: Rest/Unrest, where I was issue editor. Our conversation circled on the idea of radical softness alongside rage as a way of refusing numbness and staying human-hearted. And Rayya shared her thoughts on how grief resists tidy arcs, and how to find structure when you’re working in lyric, collage, braided, or hermit crab forms, with grounded, oh-so-practical approaches and a luminous writing prompt titled “Dear Grief.” I hope this episode invites you to make something and let the making be part of how you keep going. Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing:rachelthompson.co/letters --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/115 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  5. #114 Thank You, Rest!

    MAR 17

    #114 Thank You, Rest!

    After a longer pause than I planned, I’m back with a short mini-episode about what changed—and what I’m learning about rest. I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse from editing Room 48.3: Rest/Unrest, a reframing I keep returning to (rest and unrest are in conversation), and four grounded practices you can try this week to support your writing without burning out. --- Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing: rachelthompson.co/letters --- Show Notes: rachelthompson.co/114 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  6. MAR 3

    Returning soon: The Write, Publish, and Shine Podcast

    Hello and welcome, luminous writers. I'm Rachel Thompson. I'm an author, a literary magazine editor, and an online writing instructor. And this is Write, Publish, and Shine—a podcast for emerging writers who want to publish and shine. After a pause, I'm back with a new season. I'm kicking things off by exploring rest and unrest as collaborators in our writing lives. How they shape our practice. Our energy. Our attention. This theme is one I've been thinking about for a while. It's actually the theme of the most recent issue of Room magazine that I edited with our brilliant team. You can get your copy of 48.3, Rest/Unrest at roommagazine.com. And you'll hear a little behind-the-scenes of producing that issue on the podcast, too. So in this season of Write, Publish, and Shine, we'll talk about how to keep making art when the world needs our resistance. When your energy is stretched. And when you still feel called to the page. You'll hear interviews with writers and editors about sustaining a practice. Craft-focused episodes on tension, revision, voice, and structure. And personal reflections on the realities of writing and creating with care. Every episode offers one or two practical moves you can try. And I hope it's also a reminder that you're not alone in the work of being a luminous writer. A writer who's attentive to seasons, to the world, and to developing both craft and resilience. The new season begins next Tuesday. Subscribe, or resubscribe if you drifted off during the long pause. In all your podcast apps, search Write, Publish, and Shine. Let’s keep finding ways to write, rest, and shine. 💌 Get My Writerly Love Letters | ✒️ Learn About My Online Writing Courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  7. #113 Revising With Love

    2024-10-23

    #113 Revising With Love

    Dive deep into the art of revision as I share why revising is where the real magic of writing happens and how to approach it with love and enthusiasm. The episode includes practical strategies from my Revision Love Workbook. Listen for tips and exercises to help you fall in love with the revision process and hone your writing for publication. The Revision Love Workbook is a practical guide offering over 100 pages of strategies, exercises, and advice to help writers revise their work with clarity and confidence. It covers essential elements like structure, character development, pacing, and crafting impactful endings, all designed to help writers see their work with fresh eyes and strengthen their narratives. ORDER YOUR WORKBOOK “I was amazed at how in-depth the revisions were and how supportive the language was. It pushed me (in the best way!) out of my comfort zone.” —Agata Antonow --- Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing: rachelthompson.co/letters --- Show Notes: rachelthompson.co/113 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  8. #112 How to Get Published: Stay Organized

    2024-10-13

    #112 How to Get Published: Stay Organized

    I'm thrilled to share the final episode of our series on getting published in literary magazines! Over the past ten episodes, we've covered everything from finding inspiration in submission calls to handling rejections and staying organized. This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I hope you've found valuable insights to enhance your writing and submission process. As we wrap up this series, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the listeners who've joined me on this adventure. Your dedication to your craft is inspiring, and I can't wait to hear about your future successes in the literary world. Remember, your words matter, and the perfect home for your work is out there. Keep writing, keep submitting, and keep shining! Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing: rachelthompson.co/letters --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/112 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hello and welcome, luminous writers. I'm Rachel Thompson. I'm an author, a literary magazine editor, and an online writing instructor. And this is Write, Publish, and Shine, a podcast for emerging writers who want to publish and shine. In this season of Write, Publish, and Shine, we'll talk about how to keep making art when the world needs our resistance, when your energy is stretched and when you still feel called to the page. You'll hear interviews with writers and editors about sustaining a practice, craft-focused episodes on tension, revision, voice, and structure, and personal reflections on the realities of writing and creating with care. Every episode offers one or two practical moves you can try. I hope when you listen, you’re reminded that you're not alone in the work of being a luminous writer, i.e. a writer who's attentive to seasons, to the world, and to developing both craft and resilience. To find it in all your podcast apps, search Write, Publish, and Shine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Thompson
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rachel Thompson
  • Show Website
    Write, Publish, and Shine

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