Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell

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.

Books
How To
Language Learning
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128. Study the Market To Publish More
Study the publications to understand what editors are looking for.
33 min
102
127. Success Secrets From Freelancer Jen A. Mil...
The veteran freelancer explains how to weather the ups and downs of a writing life.
36 min
103
126. Better Blogging
Blogs aren't what they used to be--they are even better, and writers have to be better too.
33 min
104
125. Agents and Writers: The Scoop from Agent K...
Undeerstand how agents work
34 min
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124.. Developing Description
The right amount of description will elevate your work. Too much? The writing suffers. Here's how to get it just right.
33 min
106
123. Author Donald Altman and How the Writing P...
123. Author Donald Altman talks abou the challenges of writing nonfiction and novels.
33 min
107
122. Author Tara Laskowski Talks Writing Short...
29 min
108
121. Find Your Writing Voice
Your unique narrative voice is one element that will make your writing a reader magnet.
30 min
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120. Essay Writing with Amy Paturel
33 min
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118. Author Christopher Coake Gets Personal in ...
36 min
111
Ep. 117 Writing Through the Hard Times
Writing requires calm focus. What do we do when we don't have it?
30 min
112
116. Three Things to Improve Your Finished Piece
Write, chill, read.
31 min
113
115. Crime Fiction Writer Art Taylor and the Sh...
Art Taylor, recursive revision and getting something down.
35 min
114
114. Starting at the End
Give readers an ending that will linger
31 min
115
113. Author Wendi Aarons Talks the Serious Side...
27 min
116
Ep. 112 Starting Strong with a Good Opening
27 min
117
111. Screenwriter, Novelist Wendall Thomas
The one thing creenwriter, novelist Wendall Thomas says writers must focus on first
32 min
118
108. Content Marketing Writer Jennifer Goforthh...
Content Marketing Writer explans how content marketing can make
34 min
119
107. Find Your Focus and Form
Get clear about what your story is about. Here's how to do it.
25 min
120
106 Picture Book Author and Novelist Katie Otey
How one author drew from personal experience to publish a children's book
28 min
121
104. Lori Rader-Day, Award-Winning Mystery Auth...
Crime writer Lori Rader-Day talks about writing rules, revision, and dealing with self-doubt
35 min
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102 Fiction Powerhouse Jacquelyn Mitchard Joins...
Jacquelyn Mitchard is known for writing emotionally complex characters, here's how she does it.
27 min
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101. Beginnings & Backstories
Setting up your writer's shop and launching your writing career
32 min
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Introducing: Simply Write w/Polly Campbell
Want to write, publish, and create a writing career? This show is for you.
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