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 w...
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Episode List

We're Back and More Heated Than Ever with Kristen and Raya

Feb 26th, 2026 10:00 AM

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 Rivalry edit, if you’re a fan of Shane and Ilya, this is the episode for you.

Season One Wrap with Kristen McGuiness

Dec 19th, 2025 2:00 AM

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!

We Don't Own the Force or the Faith with John Fugelsang

Dec 12th, 2025 11:00 PM

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.

The Future of Write the Good Fight with the Fems of Rise Literary

Nov 28th, 2025 8:00 PM

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 chance!

Navigating the Rollercoaster of Publishing with Linda Camacho

Nov 14th, 2025 5:30 AM

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.

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