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Hosted by Polly Cambell | Electracast · 🇺🇸 us · EN · 166 episodes
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Have you always dreamed of writing? Of becoming a published author? Then you are in the right place, because in this podcast Simply Write, veteran magazine writer and author, Polly Campbell offers the kind of practical, behind-the-screens information and inspiration that will help you shape a writing career. We'll go deep into writing technique, mindset, markets, pitches, and the other details you'll need to publish your work and we will talk to bestselling authors about how they get their work done and published and how you can do it too. Join us every Monday when we talk about the craft of writing and the quirks of creating a writer's life. And consider joining the Simply Write community by becoming a subscriber at simplywrite.substack.com where you'll have access to exclusive material and bonus content.
Polly Cambell | Electracast hosts Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell, a arts show with 166 episodes published.
Summer is the perfect time to reset your writing life before fall deadlines arrive. In this episode, learn how to assess your current projects, set realistic writing and professional goals, build a simple organizational
Writing and publishing are connected, but they aren't the same job. Writing asks for curiosity, creativity, and practice. Publishing requires networking, marketing, and a thick skin. In this episode of Simply Write, we'r
Dr. Corey Seemiller, author of The Soulmate Strategy shares how intuitive writing shapes her process, from drafting in flow to stepping away when the work stalls. She discusses managing multiple projects, using a weekly
You don’t become a writer by thinking about writing or preparing to write. You become one by writing consistently, even in small ways. We talk about how short sessions build evidence you can trust, why inconsistency make
Poet Maria Giesbrecht joins Simply Write to talk about releasing her first collection, A Little Feral, and the mix of excitement and vulnerability that comes with it. She shares how her work explores identity, family his
This episode explores how to create scenes that propel the story forward. But before we talk about crafting a scene, this episode covers what scenes are, how they work in fiction and nonfiction, and what they need to inc
In this episode of Simply Write, Polly sits down with Rachel Weaver to explore the art and challenge of writing memoir. Rachel shares how her book Dizzy grew out of 18 years living with chronic illness, and how writing b
Polly steps outside her creative comfort zone by exploring a different kind of creative practice and notices what begins to shift. She shares why it can feel both uncomfortable and energizing to try something new—and why
In this episode of Simply Write, Polly talks with middle-grade author Michelle Lee about her novel The Magic of Someday Soon and her journey from college professor to full-time writer. She elaborates on what's at the hea
In this episode of Simply Write, Polly explores how spring’s creative energy can reignite your writing practice, drawing on research showing how increased daylight boosts mood and cognitive flexibility. She then dives in
In this episode of Simply Write, Polly talks with Julie Revelant, a B2B healthcare copywriter, about the real rhythms of freelance writing. Julie shares her path from journalism and TV to a niche, B2B career, and breaks
If you’re in the business of writing, you’re also in the business of communication. Pitch letters, emails, proposals, cover letters are part of the administration work writers must do. And if you want to write copy and c
Dreams, and that soft state when we are between sleep and waking up, can be fertile ground for ideas. In this episode, Polly talks with Bonnie Buckner about how paying attention to dreams, keeping a dream journal, and li
Freelancing has changed a lot since the early days of magazines, brochures, and press releases, but one thing hasn’t changed: writers who want to make a living need more than strong sentences. In this episode, Polly talk
Author Mark Wilson joins Simply Write with Polly to talk about his debut novel, Full of Beans, a time-traveling detective story, and the steady work it took to bring the book to life. Mark shares how he built the story w
Chapter summaries are the architectural backbone of a strong nonfiction proposal, and in this episode, we talk about their role in your nonfiction book proposal and what a good chapter summary should include. Then we div
Polly talks with award-winning fantasy author Z.S. Diamanti about writing craft, productivity, and the systems that support a long-term creative life. They discuss managing multiple projects, using accountability partner
In this episode, we explore how to build character on the page without overexplaining. Objects serve as emotional anchors. Character quirks and behavior under pressure expose character motivation, and character can be re
This episode of Simply Write features Theresa, a seasoned tarot reader and author with more than 30 years of experience, in a grounded conversation about metaphysical writing and creative practice. Theresa shares how she
In this episode of Simply Write w/Polly we continue our coverage of the elements of a nonfiction book proposal and discuss manuscript specifications and the role of the table of contents. Then the focus shifts to trouble
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Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell is hosted by Polly Cambell | Electracast. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 166 episodes.
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