Throwback Thursday: Author Lori Rader-Day On Process and Publication

E's podcast recommendation for writing inspiration this weekend.

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It’s Friday-Eve; start the weekend with a dose of motivation by listening to this oldie-but-a-goodie podcast episode featuring an amazing guest. 

It’s Thursday, and I’m feeling nostalgic. If you don’t follow Simply Write as closely as I do, Polly has a few bangers worth scrolling back to find. 

Elisabeth Rourke here, Polly’s editorial assistant, banjo instructor, and professional lion tamer (okay, I kid on those last two). And today, I’ve chosen to highlight a podcast episode from the depths of the Simply Write with Polly Campbell catalog.

Day Jobs, Writing Rules, and Rediscovering the Spark

In episode 104, a gem from November 14, 2022, Polly interviews Agatha-award-winning author Lori Rader-Day, who shares her writing process and explains when she knew it was time to quit her office job, and so much more. (Check out the matching Simply Write substack article here.)

This episode is so relatable, especially to those of us writers who are working day jobs and struggling to find time between lunch hours and spreadsheets to put words to a page. Lori also talks about feeling boxed in by contradicting writing rules and touches on the difficulty transitioning from her office job to writing full-time. 

If you just happen to be in one of those low-motivation writing moods, Polly’s interview with Lori Rader-Day will help reignite your spark. 

Find Simply Write on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Happy writing and TGI-almost-F,

- E