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The Wordslinger Podcast
From award-winning and bestselling author J. Kevin Tumlinson, this weekly podcast explores the stories that shape us into who we are, and shape the world into what it can become. There are interviews with authors and non-authors, deep dives into useful ideas, and solo-slinger episodes that are authentic and real, aimed at giving you the best, most honest advice about life as a writer, creator, and creative entrereneur. Every episode is a story. It's all about the story here.
Episodes
The Wordslinger PodcastTraditional Publishing Is Breaking (why I chose Indie-first)
Traditional publishing is shifting… fast. And if you're a writer trying to decide your path, the rules you’ve been told may already be outdated. In this…
The Wordslinger PodcastYour Author Platform Matters More Than Your Book
Your author platform isn’t optional anymore—it’s everything. In today’s shifting landscape of AI, social media uncertainty, and changing reader behavior, the…
The Wordslinger PodcastYou Don’t Need More Time—You Need This Instead
Think you don’t have time to write? Think again. In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I’m breaking down the real reason most writers struggle to finish their…
The Wordslinger PodcastThe Writing Trick That Unstuck My Novel
Ever hit that moment in a story where everything just… stops? You’re tens of thousands of words into a novel and suddenly the story feels stuck. The momentum…
The Wordslinger Podcast3 Writing Habits That Work Better Than a Perfect Writing Routine
Most writers are waiting for the perfect writing routine. The perfect desk. The perfect coffee shop. The perfect time of day. But here’s the truth: that…
The Wordslinger PodcastMost People Don’t Actually Want to Be Writers
Episode 293 A hard truth: Most people don’t actually want to be writers. They want to have written. There’s a difference. In today’s Wordslinger Podcast, we’re…
The Wordslinger Podcast3 Ways to Know If You Should Finish, Pause, or Abandon Your Book
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 292 Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎙️ In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson tackles a topic every writer understands: when…
The Wordslinger Podcast6 Ways I Use AI While Writing My Books (Not What You Think)
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 291 – AI Tips for Writers Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson (Kevin Tumlinson, the…
The Wordslinger PodcastAI Is Beating Writers at Their Own Game (Here’s the Only Way to Win)
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 290Discover more at Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 290 🎯 Check out our sponsor: Author AnchorYou just want to write. Author Anchor…
The Wordslinger PodcastThe Analog Rebellion: Why Creators Are Walking Away from Big Tech
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 289 – “Analog Rebellion”Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Sponsor Spotlight: Author AnchorWant to focus on your craft and…
The Wordslinger PodcastI Stopped Typing My Novels — Here’s What Happened
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The Wordslinger PodcastWhy Productivity Almost Killed My Creativity
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The Wordslinger PodcastWhat 2025 taught me about writing
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The Wordslinger PodcastNo One Is Watching—So Why Should You Keep Creating?
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 285Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsor: Author AnchorYou just want to write. Author Anchor connects…
The Wordslinger PodcastThe Ethics and Practicalities of AI in Publishing with JD Lasica and Alessandra Torre
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The Wordslinger PodcastWriting Better Thrillers: Travel, Research, and Craft Secrets From Two Pros
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The Wordslinger PodcastWhy Writers Need a Found Family: A Thanksgiving Message for Creators
Happy Thanksgiving, slingers.This week’s Wordslinger Podcast is all about gratitude, found family, creative recovery, and some big updates for writers and…
The Wordslinger PodcastWriters Are Being Targeted: Don’t Fall for These New Scams
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The Wordslinger PodcastI Asked a CPA Why Authors Struggle With Money—His Answer Shocked Me
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The Wordslinger PodcastWhy Every Writer Needs to Attend Conferences (Even When It Feels Useless)
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The Wordslinger PodcastThe trick to writing when you're too busy to write
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The Wordslinger PodcastAuthenticity and Minimalism: Letting Go, Living Better, Connecting More
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The Wordslinger PodcastWorkflow: Streamlining Writing, Tech, and Life for Creative Success
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The Wordslinger PodcastWhy I’m Selling the Desk I Wrote 100 Books On
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The Wordslinger PodcastMinimalist Moves: Why Experience Matters More Than Possessions
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The Wordslinger PodcastRethinking the Writing Process: Dictation, Flash Fiction, and Speculative Fiction
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The Wordslinger PodcastTwelve Years of Wordslinger: What Podcasting Has Taught Me
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎉 12th Anniversary Episode! 🎉 Join Kevin Tumlinson—aka the Wordslinger—for a special milestone as he reflects on 12…
The Wordslinger PodcastHow I’m Blending Indie and Traditional Publishing for Greater Success
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🚀 Ready for a real-world, behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of a writing career? In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson…
The Wordslinger PodcastFiction Faster: How Dictation Changed Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer’s Writing Process
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The Wordslinger PodcastThe Author Who Inspired Me Most
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The Wordslinger PodcastNavigating Audio, Entrepreneurship, and Networking for Authors with Tim Heller
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The Wordslinger PodcastSubversive Art and Indie Publishing with Johnny B. Truant
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Sponsored by: ProWritingAid – Level up your writing with 20% off! Use code KEVIN20 at checkout In this episode, Kevin…
The Wordslinger PodcastDisrupting Healthcare PLUS Balancing Fiction and Nonfiction with Dr. Marschall Runge
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The Wordslinger PodcastCareer Pivots for Writers: Crafting the Same But Different Book for Future Success
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The Wordslinger PodcastAuthor Success Hacks: Using YouTube and Virtual Assistants for Growth
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The Wordslinger PodcastHarnessing Discipline and Flexibility for Creative Success as a Writer
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The Wordslinger PodcastTwo Weeks Away: Wrestling With Toxic Hope and Expectation
Discover more at WordSlingerPodcast.com 🌟 This episode dives deep as Kevin Tumlinson takes you behind the scenes on what it means to face “toxic hope”—when…
The Wordslinger PodcastUnlocking the Future of Audiobooks: AI Narration and Multicast with Spoken
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The Wordslinger PodcastThe Power of What If: Kevin Tumlinson's Journey Through Alternate Realities and Science
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson…
The Wordslinger PodcastEmbrace the Perspective Economy: Navigating Success in the Artisan Age
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The Wordslinger PodcastJust Write - Transform Your Writing Routine with VAs and Author Anchor
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 257Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsor: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout In…
The Wordslinger PodcastFrom Rejection to Success: Joseph Finder's Path as a Thriller Writer
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The Wordslinger PodcastMastering Your Craft: Learning from Eric Cogorno's Golf and Personal Development Journey
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The Wordslinger PodcastSimplifying Author Marketing: Evan Gow on the Power of StoryOrigin
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at prowritingaid.com In this episode, Kevin…
The Wordslinger PodcastSteve Berry Discusses His Writer’s Journey and New Book "The Medici Return"
Join Kevin Tumlinson for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Steve Berry about his new book "The Medici Return" and his 35-year journey in…
The Wordslinger PodcastHealing Through Words: Sally McQuillen's Memoir Journey
In this episode, I sit down with Sally McQuillen, a psychotherapist and author of the upcoming memoir "Reaching for Beautiful: A Memoir of Loving and Losing a…
The Wordslinger PodcastShifting Platforms: Kevin's Decision to Prioritize Substack for Writing Success
The Writer_ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Welcome to another…
The Wordslinger PodcastFrom Medicine to Mystery: Cristina LePort's Journey into Writing
In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson interviews Dr. Cristina LePort, who transitioned from a 45-year medical career to becoming a full-time thriller author. They…
The Wordslinger PodcastYour Publishing Compass with Carla King
SHOW NOTES The 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 PodcastFrom Jim Henson to Keynotes: Andrew Davis's Journey to Storytelling Mastery
SHOW NOTES When 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…
The Wordslinger PodcastMissions not Goals
SHOW NOTES It’s the first episode of 2025! And I have the absolute honor of chatting with Robin Hamilton, documentary filmmaker and genuinely delightful…
The Wordslinger PodcastPulling it all together with Genius Link
SHOW NOTES The FINAL EPISODE (of 2024). This week I chat with Jesse Lakes, founder of Genius Link—a tool that helps you send readers and customers to all the…
The Wordslinger PodcastNo Limits, Just Opportunity
SHOW NOTES Ho-ho-ho, Slingers! It’s a Very Christmasy Wordslinger Podcast, and I can’t think of a better or more inspiring guest than Marco Gamboa. Here to…
The Wordslinger PodcastFamily! (and other traumas)
SHOW NOTES Some people are just my people. And that’s definitely true for this week’s guest. Julie Fingersh is a writer, journalist, and most recently, the…
The Wordslinger PodcastIt's already happening...
SHOW NOTES This episode, I had the chance to chat with a new friend, and someone who has a strong YouTube channel of his own. Dave Cullen—YouTuber, film…
The Wordslinger PodcastWe can’t escape it…
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast This week you get to eavesdrop on me meeting Pete Paschal for the very first time, in a…
The Wordslinger PodcastHistory meets modern-day threat in “Going Dark”
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast My most popular and longest-running thriller novel series has been my Dan Kotler…
The Wordslinger PodcastUnpacking Aristotle for Authors with Douglas Vigliotti
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast I’ve read and studied a lot of both Greek philosophy and guides for writers. And in the…
The Wordslinger PodcastWrite a memoir like a genius with Wendy Dale
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast I love memoirs. It’s an art to craft something that pulls from your personal…
The Wordslinger PodcastIndie Writers Club, Podcasting with James Blatch and Cara Clare
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast James Blatch and Cara Clare are the creators and co-hosts of Indie Writers Club, a…