All Episodes
Simply Write w/ Polly Campbell — 171 episodes
472. Kevin C. Morris: Real-Life Mystery Leads to Debut Novel
471. Persistence Starts in the Mind
470. Gabriela Stiteler: Strengthen Your Storytelling With Short Fiction
469. Midterm Planning for Writers
468. Paula Rizzo: What Authors Need to Know About Media
467. The Different Skills Needed for Writing and Publishing
466. Memoirist Corey Seemiller's Intuitive Writing Process
465. Becoming a Writer
464. Poet Maria Giesbrecht on Finding the Words
463. Scene-Building Tips to Propel Your Essay or Novel
462. The Truth of Memoir with Rachel Weaver
461. Pushing Your Creative Boundaries
460. Michelle Lee Talks Middle-Grade Fiction
459. Spring Storytelling Techniques
458. B2B Freelance Content Writer Julie Revelant
357. Better Business Communications
356. Bonnie Buckner Explains How Writers Can Use Their Dreams to Create
355. Freelancing 101: Adapt, Hustle, Persist and Enjoy
354. Mark Wilson: From Side Project to Series
353. Solid Chapter Summaries and Why You Should Ship Your Work
352. Z.S. Diamanti On Writing Fantasy, Creating a Long Career
351. Quirks and Character Building
350. Tarot Reader and Astrologist Theresa Reed Talks Writing for Metaphysical Markets
349. Troubleshooting Tips When the Work Drags
348. Writing Historical Fiction with Carol Strickland
347. Another Tool for Writers: Intuition
346. Build Platform Without Burning Out with Emily Florence
345. Be a Better, Happier Writer This Year
344. Engineering Your Memoir with Wendy Dale
343. The #1 Tip I Offer New Writers, and I Remind Myself Too
342. Author Matty Dalrymple and Creative Control for Indie Authors
341. How Do You Know When the Piece is Done?
340. Alma Katsu: The Making and Marketing of Thriller and Horror Books
339. Writing Success on Your Terms
338. From Law to Literature: Kathleen Barber on Momentum, Endings, and the Writing Life
337. Scene Building Tips and the Nonfiction Proposal Overview
336. From Engineer to Novelist: Alan Orloff on Writing with Discipline and Passion
335. The Big Opening and How to Write One
334. Teaching, Storytelling, and Terri Lilga’s Author's Journey
333. Pantsing, Plotting or a Little of Both?
332. Toni McLellan Talks Content and the Recipe for Her Writing Dessert
331. Making Story From Details of Life
330. Glyn Vincent: The Making of a Memoir
329. Writers It's OK to Chill Out
328. Writer's Digest EIC Amy Jones: Writing, Editing, and AI
327. Motivation Reset
326. Building a Nonfiction Book: Tips from Dr. Jennifer Dorsey
325. How to Take Notes, Feedback Without Losing Your Confidence and Your Mind
324. Janis Thomas: Character is the Secret to Compelling Story
323. The Write Goal: Get What You Want From Your Writing
322. Novelist: Ellen Meister on Enjoying the Challenge
321. Ease Friction, Have Fun Writing Again
320. Ann Garvin: "You Just Have to Keep Going"
319. Writing With Spring Energy
318. Jane Friedman: The Work of a Writer-Entrepreneur
317. The Agile Writer: Pivot Toward Possibilities
316 Elisabeth Sharp McKetta: The Seasons of Writing
315. Become a More Confident Writer
314. Bestselling Author Jessica Strawser on the Challenge of Writing Multiple POVs and Timelines
313. The One Practice That Will Make You a Better Writer
312. Agent Jessica Berg on the Author-Agent Relationship
311. Conquer your Writing Fears with Curiosity
310. Russell Nohelty: What Writers Need to Know to Sell Books
309. Do This to Turn Your Ideas Into Engaging Content
308. Marion Roach Smith: Master Class in Memoir
307. Use These Habits to Make The Writing Process Easier
REPLAY 261. Fantasy Author Khan Wong, Talks About Blurring Lines in Fiction
REPLAY 109. Setting Up Your Freelance Writing Business
306. Woz Flint On Writing and Typing and Managing Distraction
305. How to Shape Your Writing Legacy and Why You Should Think About It
304. Carol Hoenig on How Characters Drive Her Fiction
303. Gratitude Gives a Creative Boost
302. Author Scott Semegran Talks Process, Spreadsheets, and Writing Book on a Lunch Break
301. Patience Required for Writing Success
300. J.F. Penn Talks About Flipping the Script on Your Writing Career
299. Craft Compelling, Real Characters in Your Nonfiction
298. Ghostwriter Maggie Mills on the Importance of Telling Stories for Others
297. Crappy Rough Drafts and Why They Are So Important
296. Veronica Llorca Smith: Building Your Writers' Brand and Ecosystem
295. Go Easy on Yourself, You'll Get the Writing Done
294. Michael Hearns: Detective Fiction Author Draws From the Darkness
293. How to Write a Query Letter
292. Indie Press Publisher Dianne Pearce
REPLAY: Writing Through Rejection
291. Romance Writer Susan Carlisle
290. When Can You Call Yourself a Writer?
289. Author, Coach Caroline Donahue Writing Through Fear
288. Why Stakes Matter and How To Use Them In Your Story
287. Author, Magazine Editor Lorna Hollifield
286. Non-negotiables and Micro Goals to Keep Your Writing on Track
285. Author Leslie J. Wyatt: On the Fun of Writing Romance
283. Write Despite Summer Distractions
282. Author Joel Shoemaker on Writing the Story You Want to Write
281. How To Know When Your Piece is Finished
280. Agent Lucinda Halpern Explains What Agents Are Looking For
279. Managing Writer's Anxiety
278. An Ly-Tampere Explains the Role of a Book Coach
Replay: Finding Focus and Form
277. Monica Saigal on Sensory Details and World Building
276.. The Big 3 Challenges That Hold Writers Back
275.. The Author of The Grim Reader Talks About the Importance of Getting the Facts Right
274. The Feedback Loop: How to Handle Notes and Criticism
273. Author Sandra Gurvis on Research and Balancing Diverse Projects Over a Decades Long Career
272. Healthy Writer, Better Writing
271. Laura Heffernan Talks the Must-Haves in Cozy Mysteries
270. Pick a Niche, Publish More
269, Author Tara Laskowski Shares Her Publishing Process
268. Writing Big Emotions
267. Author, Teacher Rachael Herron Explains How She Stays Focused
266. What Does Professional Mean for Writers?
265. Author Danielle Centoni Talks Food Writing and Taking Creative Risks
264. Going Deep into the Work
263. Best-Selling Author Amy Stewart Explains How She Writes Both Nonfiction and Novels
262. How to Build an Author's Platform
260. Writing and Publishing Short Pieces
259. Ghostwriting with Marcia Layton Turner
258. Deliberate Thinking is Important To Good Writing
REPLAY 137. Bust Writer's Block
103. The Power of Writing Rituals & Routines --REPLAY
257. Agent Amy Collins on What Writers Need to Know When Pitching Agents
256. End of the Year Writer Wrap-Up
255. Strategies to Keep Writing During Busy Times
254. Attorney, Author Sonia Frontera Explains Why She Independently Publishes
253. Writer's Envy is Real. Here's How to Manage It.
152. Author Kathy Ramsperger Talks How Journaling Helps Her Novel Writing
151. Break in With Service Articles
150. Author Susan Johnston Taylor Talks Writing for Children
149. Writing Through Heartbreak
148. Sandra Beckwith on How to Sell More Books
147. How Pre-crastination Hurts Our Writing Life
146. Criticism, Persistence, and Self-Publishing with Fantasy Author Joshua Rutherford
145. Better Research with Retrieval Practice
144. Editor, Author, Teacher Estelle Erasmus Talks Pitches and Publishing
143. Show Your Work
110. REPLAY: Make an Editorial Calendar and Publish More--REPLAY
105. How to Choose the Best Idea--REPLAY
140. EIC Sarah Klein Talks Service Journalism, Pitching, and Publishing
139 Five Things to Avoid in Your Writing
138. Cozy Mystery Author Angela M. Sanders Talks About Creating the Fictional World
136. E.A. Aymar: Persistence, Inspiration, and Identity in Thriller Novels
135. Planning and Development for Steady Income
134. The Writer's Field Trip
133. Optimizing the Revision Process
132. Paula Rizzo: Author & Media Strategist Offers Tips for Talking to the Media
131. Writers and Imposter Syndrome
130. Author Jen Singer Talks About Building a Diverse Career
129. Thriller Author Alice Henderson: Real Life Expertise Makes for Great Fiction
128. Study the Market To Publish More
127. Success Secrets From Freelancer Jen A. Miller
126. Better Blogging
125. Agents and Writers: The Scoop from Agent Kate McKean
124.. Developing Description
123. Author Donald Altman and How the Writing Process Changes
122. Author Tara Laskowski Talks Writing Short and Long
121. Find Your Writing Voice
120. Essay Writing with Amy Paturel
118. Author Christopher Coake Gets Personal in Fiction
Ep. 117 Writing Through the Hard Times
116. Three Things to Improve Your Finished Piece
115. Crime Fiction Writer Art Taylor and the Short Story
114. Starting at the End
113. Author Wendi Aarons Talks the Serious Side of Writing Comedy
Ep. 112 Starting Strong with a Good Opening
111. Screenwriter, Novelist Wendall Thomas
108. Content Marketing Writer Jennifer Goforthh Gregory
107. Find Your Focus and Form
106 Picture Book Author and Novelist Katie Otey
104. Lori Rader-Day, Award-Winning Mystery Author Talks Writing Process
102 Fiction Powerhouse Jacquelyn Mitchard Joins Polly on Simply Write
101. Beginnings & Backstories
Introducing: Simply Write w/Polly Campbell