In this second full episode, Sarah and James chat to Polly Atkin, a multi-award winning writer, essayist and poet based in Grasmere, Cumbria, where in 2023 Polly and her partner Will took over ownership of the acclaimed independent bookshop, Sam Read. Listen along as we find out about Polly’s experiences in publishing, as well as insights into the realities of being a freelance writer, adjusting to life as a bookseller, and more.
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Thanks again to Podington Bear for the soundtrack.
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Episode 2: Polly Atkin