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Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell

Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell

Written by: Polly Cambell | Electracast
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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.2022 Polly Campbell Art Foreign Language Audiobooks
Episodes
  • 348. Writing Historical Fiction with Carol Strickland

    348. Writing Historical Fiction with Carol Strickland
    Jan 26 2026
    Polly talks with Carol Strickland, art historian, professor, and author, about her shift from nonfiction to historical fiction and what drew her to write about remarkable women. Carol shared the inspiration behind her novel Sparks Fly Up: The Lost Story of Margaret Fuller, which explores the life and work of the influential 19th-century American writer and feminist, and how passion, rigorous research, and imaginative storytelling shape Carol's work. They discussed the writing process, revision, character development, and the challenge of balancing fact with narrative drive. For more on writing craft and crafting a writer’s life, join the Simply Write community at simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 347. Another Tool for Writers: Intuition

    347. Another Tool for Writers: Intuition
    Jan 19 2026
    Intuition isn’t guesswork. Research shows it’s the fast, unconscious integration of the skills you’ve already built, and it happens more easily when we stop overthinking. In this episode, Polly talks about how to access our writer's intuition and how to use it to find flow and make our writing sessions for satisfying and productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • 346. Build Platform Without Burning Out with Emily Florence

    346. Build Platform Without Burning Out with Emily Florence
    Jan 12 2026
    Polly digs into what it takes for writers to build a platform today—why it matters, how to start, and how to keep going without burning out, with author and book publicity consultant Emily Florence. Emily explained her approach to sustainable writing and work practice, and how to take consistent, small steps to grow a career. Instead of taking on all social media, writers can focus on a few platforms as a way to genuinely connect with readers now and for future projects. Polly and Emily also discussed local PR, podcast outreach, and practical DIY strategies authors can use at any stage. For more on writing craft and crafting a writer’s life, join the Simply Write community at simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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