Writing Through Rejection

Writing Through Rejection

Author: Vilma Luz Caban August 30, 2026 Duration: 23:32
Sometimes rejection never comes from a publisher. It begins much earlier, in the private conversations writers have with themselves. Is my writing good enough? Who would want to read this? How can I compete when I don’t have thousands of followers? And what happens if my work actually does get published and people I know begin reading it? In Episode 18 of Write… Reflect… Reimagine®, Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán explores the fears that can quietly keep writers from moving their work forward. She consid...

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when writers speak freely about the craft and the challenges they've faced, and that's the space Casa de Maria Publisher: WRITE...REFLECT...REIMAGINE aims to occupy. Born from an independent publishing house dedicated to lifting up diverse and underrepresented voices, this podcast serves as a genuine meeting point. It’s where emerging and established writers, poets, and screenwriters from marginalized backgrounds can find a sense of community and tangible advice. You’ll hear powerful, in-depth discussions with published authors and visionary artists who share not just their successes, but the real, often messy, journey of bringing work to the page and then to the public. These episodes go beyond simple inspiration, delving into the practical strategies needed to navigate the complex publishing landscape. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like pulling up a chair to a vital, ongoing dialogue about the power of storytelling. The entire Casa de Maria podcast is built on the belief that every writer's perspective is essential, and each conversation reinforces the idea that the literary world is richer when more voices are heard and supported.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 18

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Podcast Episodes
After Survival: Choosing Voice with Author Daisy Plaza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:06
What happens after survival? After the body has endured. After the danger has passed. When the question is no longer Can I survive this? but instead How do I speak from what I lived through? In this episode of the Casa d…
The Mango Tree: The Story of Our Logo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
Every story begins somewhere. Ours begins beneath a tree. This episode explores the living history behind the Casa de María Publisher logo—the mango tree rooted in land shaped by labor, memory, and endurance. Through thi…
From Memory to Memoir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:44
How does memory become memoir? In this episode, Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán turns toward memory as it actually arrives—not as a tidy timeline or complete account, but as sensation, interruption, and return. From Memory to Memoir…
Launching With Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:22
What does it mean to launch a publishing house with care? Launching With Care explores why Casa de María Publisher chose to enter the world not through a traditional ribbon cutting, but through a free public program grou…
Episode 3: Voice, Craft, and Cultural Integrity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:59
In this episode of Casa de María, Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán reflects on what it truly means to develop an authentic voice as a writer—one rooted in lived experience, cultural memory, and ethical care. Building on the previous…
Episode 2: Writing as Witness and Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:39
Writing is not only an act of craft. It is an act of presence, memory, and care. In this episode, Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán explores writing as a form of witness and a pathway toward healing. She reflects on how writing can ho…
Why Does Casa de María Exist? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:10
Casa de María was not created as a business alone. It was born from memory, promise, and an unwavering belief in the power of story. In this opening episode, Dr. Vilma Luz Cabán shares the origin of Casa de María Publish…