Reigniting Your Creativity with Writing Contests with Polly Campbell - #315
Matty Dalrymple talks with Polly Campbell about REIGNITING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH WRITING CONTESTS, including how contests can boost your creativity, help you generate new story ideas, and strengthen your writing craft; how prompts and deadlines can push you out of your comfort zone in a positive ...
Ep. 339 Journey to Happiness with Emily Florence
What does it really mean to choose your own well-being?
In this episode of Simply Said, Polly Campbell talks with Emily Florence about her decision to leave law school after just four days to pursue a life more aligned with her happiness.
The conversation looks at both external influences, suc...
Ep. 346 Oneika Mays and Her No B.S. Approach to Meditation
Polly Campbell talks with meditation teacher and author Oneika Mays about self-reflection, mindfulness, and compassionate living. They discuss Oneika’s book Sit With Me and her practical, no-frills approach to lovingkindness meditation, emphasizing awareness over perfection.
The conversation ex...
Ep. 348 Planning For the End Leaves Legacy of Love
Polly Campbell talks with Sherry Richert Belul about living well and leaving a legacy of love. Richert Belul, the author of The Love List of a Lifetime, talks about how taking practical and personal steps now can ease the burden on loved ones after our death.
She suggests memory keeping and dec...
Legacy and Sobriety: Christy Hughes on the Courage to Self-Publish and Tell Your Truth
In this episode of the Project Seed Money Podcast, host Sharissa Bradley sits down with author Christy Hughes to celebrate the five-year anniversary of her book, Strong Roots, Wayward Soul.
Christy shares the deeply personal story of how her "sober curious" journey and the passing of her 100-yea...
Ep. 352 Understanding Toxic Emotions with Dr. Toni Cooper
What makes an emotion "toxic," and when is it simply part of being human? Psychologist Dr. Toni Cooper joins Polly Campbell to discuss boundaries, expectations, family dynamics, and practical ways to manage difficult emotions.
Find out more about Dr. Toni Cooper's work at
https://www.drtonicoop...
470. Gabriela Stiteler: Strengthen Your Storytelling With Short Fiction
Award-winning mystery writer Gabriela Stiteler joins Polly Campbell to discuss how writing short fiction can strengthen your storytelling, sharpen your voice, and improve your novels. They explore the value of writing communities, trusting readers, developing memorable characters, and building a ...
475. Elements Your Personal Essay Needs to Have
What makes a personal essay work, and why can they be so satisfying to write? Polly Campbell breaks down five essentials, from finding the universal in your unique experience to creating focus, momentum, strong scenes, voice, and meaning.
For more on the writing craft and crafting a writer's lif...
478. Carol Hoenig : Writing from Real-Life Inspiration
Carol Hoenig, author of The Liberation of Jane Carter, joins Polly Campbell to discuss how family history inspired her novel, developing characters through multiple drafts, and working with writers as a publishing consultant.
For more on the writing craft and crafting a writer’s life, join us a...
Ep. 363 The Curious Approach Changes Everything
Curiosity can improve how we learn, connect with others, solve problems, and navigate daily life. Polly Campbell explores the science of curiosity and shares practical ways to ask better questions, embrace uncertainty, strengthen relationships, and discover new possibilities. Learn how small shif...
