Wordslinger Podcast

27/08/2025

Need a reminder to slow down and find balance in your writing life? In this week’s Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin Tumlinson gets real about the importance of rest, flexibility, and daily routines for creative work. It’s about more than just hitting word counts—sometimes, taking a pause is exactly what you need. Listen in and recharge your own creative process!

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27/08/2025

Career Pivots for Writers: Crafting the Same But Different Book for Future Success

Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 264 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝘁!

Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 264

27/08/2025

Your Publishing Compass with Carla King

SHOW NOTESThe Writer_ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Episode 249 of the Wordslinger Podcast features a conversation with returning guest Carla King about her new program "Your Publishing Compass" - a comprehensive year-long journey helping authors complete their manuscripts while simultaneously handling marketing, publishing, and promotion.Kevin and Carla discuss:* The importance of building your author platform the right way* How AI tools can enhance your writing and marketing efforts* The value of author communities and support systems* Smart ways to research your genre and connect with other authorsAfter the interview, Kevin shares personal insights about limiting beliefs, emotional resilience, and maintaining perspective during challenging career transitions.Links mentioned:* Carla's website: CarlaKing.com* Your Publishing Compass program (affiliate link) https://www.rfr.bz/f3cc263 * Carla’s blog post: https://www.rfr.bz/f7814c4 Listen to Carla’s FIRST Wordslinger Podcast interview: https://www.rfr.bz/fe60ce2 Deep Dive: The Novel After Show: https://www.rfr.bz/f588ffe for more author interviews, publishing insights, and authentic conversations about the writing life. New episodes weekly!

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Wordslinger Podcast Episode 249

27/08/2025

Embrace the Perspective Economy: Navigating Success in the Artisan Age

Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com🎯 Check out our sponsors:* ProWritingAid: Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout (visit: prowritingaid.com) - Your go-to tool for assistive editing* Author Anchor: (authoranchor.com/promo) - Connect with skilled virtual assistants and get $50 off your first monthIn this solo Slinger episode, Kevin Tumlinson dives into what he's calling the "Perspective Economy," examining the shift from the attention economy to a focus on genuine human connections and authentic experiences in content and business. He reflects on the insights gleaned from the writer MBA conference and discusses the impact of AI on the publishing landscape. Can authentic, human-driven content hold its ground against AI? Tune in to find out!Show links:* Author Anchor (authoranchor.com/promo) - VA service for authors with a $50 discount for Wordslinger listeners* ProWritingAid (prowritingaid.com) - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off - A must-have tool for writersImportant Topics & Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Introduction and returning from New Orleans [00:02:02] - Bringing fresh topics to the creative podcast scene [00:06:11] - Breaking the narrative: limits in creative careers [00:13:41] - The transition to the artisan age and perspective economy [00:21:19] - Politics, technology, and the call for authenticity [00:28:25] - Brand fatigue and changing consumer expectations [00:30:16] - Offering perspective as a commodity in business [00:32:49] - Final thoughts and sponsor messagesCraving more insights into writing and entrepreneurship? Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes! 🔔WATCH ON YOUTUBE

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Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 258

27/08/2025

From Jim Henson to Keynotes: Andrew Davis's Journey to Storytelling Mastery

SHOW NOTESWhen you meet a guy like Andrew Davis, you can’t help but wonder, “How did he do that?” That was exactly what I was thinking after introducing him at the Author Nation conference in Vegas. His keynote presentation was one of the best I’ve ever scene. I knew within minutes that I had to get this guy on the show. So I did. Also in this episode, I talk about why you don’t have to finish a bad book or a bad movie or even a bad podcast. I even worked in some health tips for diabetics at one point. Tune in for that, if nothing else. See you inside.Watch this episode on YouTube:Show links:- Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.rfr.bz/f45ff03 for you from J. Kevin Tumlinson- Writers! Tune in to the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://www.rfr.bz/f689a6f The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.rfr.bz/f7c17bc - Visit WordslingerPodcast.com Got a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contact Follow me online:- Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books- Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com - See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson - X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson ()- Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson - Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Thanks for reading The Writer_! This post is public so feel free to share it.

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Wordslinger Podcast, Ep. 248

27/08/2025

It’s pretty impressive how much history happened in America before it was America.

The Welsh prince who (maybe) discovered America before anyone else

27/08/2025

Subversive Art and Indie Publishing with Johnny B. Truant

Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 266 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁!

Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 266

26/08/2025

As my writing career takes a slightly new direction, I could use your help. Plus, I’m thinking of offering something, and I want your opinion.

https://www.rfr.bz/f85d28c

26/08/2025

The Forgotten Map

There was a time when the edges of the world were filled with monsters. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀!

There was a time when the edges of the world were filled with monsters.

26/08/2025

I can’t believe it’s been SEVEN YEARS since the last time I was on the SPA Girls Podcast. Take a listen to this episode to see. what I’ve been up to, and what I’m up to now. BONUS: Find out how to find and hire a virtual assistant!
https://www.rfr.bz/f2a52f1

25/08/2025

The First Word

Source Code of the Gods 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀?

Source Code of the Gods

25/08/2025

I’m a sucker for a secret space.

Or: The things we haven’t explored (yet)