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  • I Went on a Last-Minute Writer’s Retreat in Paris. Here’s How It Went (Exclusive)

    Story Magic Paris is a two-day experience for writers of all genres, aimed to stir inspiration in one of the world’s most literary cities.

    When I started the work week on Monday, June 3, I didn't expect to wind up in Paris by Thursday.

  • Rise Literary To Launch Live Speaker Series RiseLive With Kickoff Event In Ojai Featuring Krista Vernoff, Eric Goode & More

    Rise Literary has recruited the likes of former Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff, conservationist Eric Goode and more to kick off its new live speaker series later this year.

  • Rise Literary Engages ’13 Reasons Why’ & ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Producer Joy Gorman As Publisher Expands Book-To-Screen Ambitions

    Rise Literary is heightening its book-to-screen ambitions through a new advisory partnership and publishing imprint with TV producer Joy Gorman.

  • What a Self-Mothering Retreat in Ireland Taught Me About Self-Care

    I crossed an ocean to learn how to re-parent my inner child—and found that tending to others can mend what’s within.

  • I Had to Kill My Husband — To Save Our Marriage (Exclusive)

    'On June 12, 2016, I decided I wanted to kill my husband,' writes author Kristen McGuiness. Here's what happened next

  • Bold white text on a gradient background that says "WRITE THE GOOD FIGHT."

    Book Publisher Rise Literary Moves Into Podcasting With ‘Write The Good Fight’

    Can writing change the cultural conversation? That’s one of the questions that a new podcast from publishing company Rise Literary hopes to answer.

  • A woman in a teal top speaking at a TEDx event on stage, sitting in a motorized wheelchair. Large red and white TEDx letters are visible on stage, with a dark purple background displaying her name, Maggie Boxey, and the TEDxOjai logo.

    I Am One of the Millions Missing: Maggie Boxey at TEDxOjai

    In this emotional talk, author, educator and advocate Maggie Boxey shares what her life is like living with ME/CFS, and how she has found a community of people for whom "feeling better" might never be an option.

  • A woman with dark hair wearing a blue and white striped sweater and white pants is on stage, smiling and holding papers. Behind her is a purple background with large purple letters spelling 'Lauren Dollie' and part of a red and white 'X' symbol.

    What Are You Willing to Walk 500 Miles For?: Lauren Dollie Duke At TEDxojai

    In this inspiring talk, author, educator, and storyteller Lauren Dollie Duke shares her journey of walking 500 miles with her family, and how long-distance walking provided the perfect modality for intergenerational change and healing.

  • Woman on stage at a TED event, standing in front of a large TED logo and a screen with the name 'Gertrude'.

    Rewrite the Mother Code: Gertrude Lyons at tedxojai

    In this inspiring and thought provoking talk, author, speaker, and transformational coach Gertrude Lyons explores how healing generational trauma, reclaiming feminine wisdom, and learning to self-mother can awaken our deepest creative power.