Write Now.
Rise Literary is taking its writing off the page with the launch of Write Now, an impactful podcast exploring the power of storytelling in disrupting the status quo, enacting real change, and sharing how the craft of writing can change the cultural conversation. The podcast invites listeners into deep, real conversations about the creative journey, featuring the fiercest minds in literature, publishing, and the creative arts to explore how and why they fight the good fight, through their words and the storytelling they support.
Episodes
On this week’s episode, Chief Marketing Officer Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld sits down with author and Rise Chief Operating Officer Elena Azzoni to explore her journey as a RiseEA author! They dive into the world of writing, marketing, and self-love and discovery. If you're interested in hearing more about Elena’s book, Tizzy, and what it looks like to make a memoir fictional, this is the episode for you!
On this week’s episode, Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness sits down with author and Paris-based love coach Dufflyn Lammers to explore her journey as a creative and coach. They dive into the world of writing, love, and creativity, and learn about her upcoming book, You Had Me at Bonjour, Story Magic Paris, and the RiseEA publishing experience for Dufflyn’s memoir.
In this episode, Chief Creative Officer, Vyana Novus, sits down to reveal how embracing matriarchal design can transform your creative practice and deeply connect you to your audience. If you are looking to unlock the secret to storytelling that leaves a lasting legacy, this is the episode for you!
In this episode, Chief Marketing Officer Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld sits down with brand architect and debut author Michelle Garside to discuss the magic of making bold moves while writing and promoting your book. If you want some guidance as to how to create an experience that brings your book to life and lights you up, this is the episode for you!
We wanted to come back with a bang, and what better way than to spend almost an hour talking about everyone’s favorite gay hockey show, Heated Rivalry! On this special season two premiere episode, Kristen and Raya (the resident Gen X/Gen Z duo) flex their PhDs in HR by deep-diving into the storyline, the minute details, and the theories that make the show so compelling. With the addition of the audio from their favorite Heated Riva...
On this season finale episode, Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness sits down and reflects on the year Rise Literary and Write the Good Fight has had. She teases what’s to come and all you can expect in the coming year. If you want some insider information, this is the episode for you!
On this episode, Chief Operating Officer Elena Azzoni is joined by New York Times bestselling author, actor, and comedian John Fugelsang to discuss his book Separation of Church and Hate. From spiritual trauma and the separation of Jesus' teachings from organized religion to addressing heavy topics with humor, this episode will have you going from crying to laughing and back again in just moments.
Rise Literary Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness is joined by CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld, Creative Director Vyana Novus, and Content Director Raya Whittington. In this special episode, you are brought behind the curtain and invited into a Rise Literary team meeting. It is here that the future of what Write the Good Fight will look like and be is determined. If you ever wanted to experience Rise behind closed doors, this is your ...
In this episode, Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness is joined by Gallt & Zacker literary agent Linda Camacho. Camacho shares her industry insights, emphasizing the importance of community, the challenges of diversity in publishing, and the evolving market trends. If you want to know what makes a compelling author, this is the episode for you.
What do you get when you give two neurodivergent individuals mics and press record? You get this delightfully chaotic episode with Rise Literary Content Director Raya Whittington and Creative Director Vyana Novus. The two discuss a wide array of topics, from the difference between patriarchal and matriarchal structures, the way age affects how you operate in corporate settings, and how to juggle the visions of many in the pursuit o...
In this episode, Publisher & CEO Kristen McGuiness and CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld are joined by Barri Leiner Grant to talk about the power of friendship, writing, and redefining grief through sharing the stories of loved ones.
In this episode, CEO and Publisher Kristen McGuiness is joined by actress and author Tembi Locke to discuss Locke's new audiobook Someday, Now, her journey as an actor turned author turned screenwriter, and the importance of writing as though the house is on fire. This funny and honest episode is not one to miss!
In this episode, CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld and COO Elena Azzoni sit down to talk about their journeys through college, their careers in finance, and how they ended up at Rise Literary. From writing a book while on the 9-to-5 grind to creativity being their job, they cover the ups and downs of creating in a corporate world. If you’re looking for encouragement to follow your heart, this is the episode for you!
In this episode, CEO and Publisher Kristen McGuiness and CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld sit down with Kathlyn Hendricks to talk about cowriting with her husband, the attention economy, and being intentional. This episode will give you tips you’ll carry through your writing and your life.
In this episode, Publisher and CEO Kristen McGuiness sits down with Nicola Kraus, co-author of The Nanny Diaries, which became an international #1 best-seller, selling over 6 million copies in 32 languages. Kraus continued to co-author 9 more novels, but is now entering the publishing world solo. From making money as an author to the struggles and joys of solo writing, this is an enjoyable episode you don't want to miss.
CEO & Publisher Kristen McGuiness is joined by multi-bestselling author and leading Behavioral Change Expert Karen Salmansohn. An inspiring conversation, not to be missed, these two dive into topics about life and death, writing the book that needs to be written, and the power of female friendships.
On this episode, Publisher Kristen McGuiness and CMO Lauren Porté Schwarzfeld are joined by author and art gallery owner Sarah Gormley to discuss how she went from loathing her life to living it to the fullest. From writing a book to successfully marketing said book and finally feeling like life is how it should be, this is truly an uplifting episode.
Live from the Ojai Playhouse, publisher Kristen McGuiness interviews Rise author Gertrude Lyons for this special edition episode of Write the Good Fight. From a disappointing dissertation experience, to a dream-fulfilling book, and around to a suppressive stage, Lyons shares the ups and downs of her journey rewriting the mother code.
On this episode, publisher Kristen McGuiness is joined by the first-ever Rise client, Christopher Rivas, as they dive into everything from creativity to the real James Bond, and sperm! It’s hilarious, nostalgic, insightful, and so fun. You’ll definitely want to listen to this one!
In this special episode of Write the Good Fight, Publisher Kristen McGuiness and Content Director Raya Whittington discuss their personal journeys as writers, the challenges of balancing a busy career with creative aspirations, murder, and more. Both starting to solidify their careers in screenwriting, they emphasize the importance of writing consistently and writing because you have to, to survive. This is a random, funny, and inf...
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