Write, Publish, and Shine

About Write, Publish, and Shine

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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Rachel Thompson

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Sept 2017

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

148 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   #126 On Not Editing Your Writing to Death with Kathryn Mockler

   Can you edit the voice out of your own writing? I’m joined by writer, editor, and publisher Kathryn Mockler to talk about overworking a piece, protecting what makes it yours, and staying open to feedback without agreeing to every change. Kathryn shares why an editor sometimes needs to save a writer from their own editing, and why rough edges aren’t always something to fix. Download The Draft Diagnostic (https://rachelthompson.co/free), my free guide to help you figure out your next move with your draft. --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/126 (https://rachelthompson.co/126/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   How to Get Published: Write What Haunts You

   On writing from your most profound experiences and emotions. In this episode, we explore why writing what haunts you creates more authentic, compelling work. Discover how to identify your haunting themes and embrace your unique voice with real examples from published works in literary magazines. Plus, get a writing prompt to kickstart your next piece! My hope is to help you unlock the stories only you can tell. Download The Draft Diagnostic (https://rachelthompson.co/free), my free guide to help you figure out your next move with your draft. --- All of the notes for this episode are up at rachelthompson.co/107 (https://rachelthompson.co/107) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   # 125 The Draft Diagnostic and Self-Editing Practices with Rachel Thompson

   You open a draft, feel stuck, and wonder: where do I begin? In this episode, I share The Draft Diagnostic, a free guide to help you decide what your writing needs next. This is a practical episode, so bring a draft to mind and leave with one question to take back to it. Download The Draft Diagnostic (https://rachelthompson.co/free), my free guide with a decision path and self-editing exercises. --- All of the notes for this episode and a complete transcript are up at rachelthompson.co/125 (http://rachelthompson.co/125) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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