Aug 13, 2026 · 6 min · 8 segments
Drawing from my experiences as both an editor and a writer, in this episode, I share insights on why giving your work time to breathe can lead to more profound, polished pieces. We'll explore how…
Rachel ThompsonHost
When we're passionate about a narrative or a poem, it's tempting to rush through it, driven by excitement or the pressure to meet a deadline.
But what I've seen time and again is that work truly flourishes when we allow it the space to breathe.
As an editor at Room, I've watched pieces transform over time, often revisited and rewritten over months, sometimes even years.
The writers that I've spoken to whose work I have had the pleasure of publishing have told me how much their work changed from those first drafts.
What stands out is how they realized that time rather than rushing to the next submission helped them hone the voice and deepen the layers of their narrative or poem.
When we're passionate about a narrative or a poem, it's tempting to rush through it, driven by excitement or the pressure to meet a deadline.
But what I've seen time and again is that work truly flourishes when we allow it the space to breathe.
As an editor at Room, I've watched pieces transform over time, often revisited and rewritten over months, sometimes even years.
The writers that I've spoken to whose work I have had the pleasure of publishing have told me how much their work changed from those first drafts.
What stands out is how they realized that time rather than rushing to the next submission helped them hone the voice and deepen the layers of their narrative or poem.
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