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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 PodcastWPC-056 - Sexy Entrepreneurship with Heather Havenwood
Heather Havenwood believes that everyone is an entrepreneur—even if they happen to be working for someone else. In this interview heather talks about her sexy…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-055 - Ninja Book Descriptions with Bryan Cohen
Bryan Cohen started his writing career as a copywriter (much like a certain Wordslinger, eh?), but quickly fell in love with crafting very Josh-Whedon-esque…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-054 - Writing your way back to good with Stephen Schwertley
After suffering a stroke, Stephen Schwertley needed something that would help him rediscover how his brain worked, and redevelop a few lost skills and…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-053 - Prosperity for Writers with Honoree Corder
WPC-053 - Prosperity for Writers with Honoree Corder Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-052 - Feasting on Fiction with Christian A Brown
CHRISTIAN A. BROWN AUTHOR OF FEAST OF FATES Bestselling Author Christian A. Brown writes epic fantasy that has a unique edge, and it has people talking. But…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-051 - Facebook Ads for Authors with Mark Dawson
MARK DAWSON BEST SELLING AUTHOR, CREATOR OF FACEBOOK ADS FOR AUTHORS Mark Dawson could stop. He makes plenty of money from his bestselling novels. He doesn't…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-050 - Powerful Words with Clark Gaither
We all stumble every now and then, and we all have our issues and challenges to overcome. Few people know that better than Clark Gaither. As a doctor, he…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-049 - Pop-Up Entrepreneur with Seth Livingston
We live in a pretty cool age—one in which entrepreneurs have more resources and more opportunities than at any other time in history. In fact, "micro…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-048 - Above Extremely Average Indie Publishing with Brian D Meeks
Brian D. Meeks has managed to build an author career writing about the kind of characters you might have seen in old noir detective films and television shows…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-047 - Talking Martian with Andy Weir (the anniversary episode!)
Andy Weir was a programmer who just wanted to share a cool story on his blog. So he posted a new installment whenever it was written, took feedback from his…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-046 - Selling Books in More Places with Dan Wood of Draft2Digital
DAN WOOD DIRECTOR OF AUTHOR RELATIONS AT DRAFT2DIGITAL Draft2Digital has helped over 16,000 authors distribute and manage their ebooks, worldwide. It has one…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-045 - Writing for Comics and Novels with Jonathan Maberry
JONATHAN MABERRY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, COMIC BOOK WRITER Jonathan was already a bestselling author when he got a shot at writing for comics. Now…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-044 - Alphabet Success with Tim Fargo
Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Geoff Woods has taken that to heart, and made it the center of his…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-043 - Creative Writing Career with Justin Sloan
Justin Sloan Author, Screenwriter, Video Game Writer In a world where even the most innocuous opinion can spark an Facebook debate that last days, Daniel J…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-042 - Agree Disagree or Qualify with Daniel J Cohen
Daniel J. Cohen Founder and Lead Writer at RedShift Writers and Agree, Disagree, Qualify redshiftwriters.com adqtalk.com…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-041 - The Art of Life Hacking with Noah Elias
Eventually we all discover that life is about more than the career. There's a purpose for your life. It has meaning. That's what Noah Elias believes, and he's…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-040 - Starting an RV Life with Kevin Tumlinson
Kevin Tumlinson Wordslinger—Author, Blogger, Host of the Wordslinger Podcast kevintumlinson.com/books This week we're doing things a little different. Have you…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-039 - Asking For Everything With Dr Renee Matthews
So what makes a podcast go from good to great? What separates a so-so podcast from something akin to This American Life or Radiolab? Brett Gajda and Nick…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-038 - Finding Mentors with Geoff Woods
Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Geoff Woods has taken that to heart, and made it the center of his…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-037 - Reading Body Language with Alicia Cuello
We live in a world where we are inundated with information, but some of the most important communication we receive actually goes unspoken and unwritten. Body…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-036 - Caffeinated Entrepreneurship with Brendan Hufford
Brendan Hufford Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Host of the Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast brendanhufford.com entrepreneursandcoffee.com There are a lot of reasons…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-035 - Finding Work You Love with Grant Baldwin
Grant Baldwin Speaker & Coach grantbaldwin.com Some of us want to be entrepreneurs, striking out into the wilderness with our own business, making our own…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-034 - Audibook Empires with David H Lawrence XVII
David H Lawrence XVII Actor, VO Artist & Teacher He may be best known for his role as the puppet master on NBC's "Heroes," but David H Lawrence XVII is also a…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-033 - Hitching Up with Paul C Brunson
Paul C Brunson Television host, author, and professional matchmaker He's been called the real world "Hitch," but his game goes way beyond anything Will Smith's…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-32 - Conceptual Podcasting with the Art Guys
Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing aren’t artists. At least, they don’t quite seem themselves that way. They call themselves artists, and the work they do…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-31 - Transformation with Catlin Adams
Catlin Adams is an Actress, an Emmy Winning Director and Producer, and an Acting Teacher and Coach. We also have it on good authority that she discovered Ben…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-30 - Beyond Strategy with Ingrid Pyka
Ingrid Pyka is what you might call an “eclectic entrepreneur.” National Consultant, Speaker, Author, and a former Veterinarian—she’s covered pretty much…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-29 - Podcasts on Fire with Brett Gajda and Nick Jaworski from the Where There’s Smoke Podcast
So what makes a podcast go from good to great? What separates a so-so podcast from something akin to This American Life or Radiolab? Brett Gajda and Nick…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-28 - Building and Marketing Courses with Scrivener Coach Joseph Michael Nicoletti
If you’re an author or internet marketer, or if you’ve spent any time investigating and learning about the authority and expert industry, there’s a good chance…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-027 - Life and Love Survival with Francesca Hogi
Ever wonder where the contestants of “Survivor” go when they’re voted off? Francesca Hogi went straight to building a career around helping people get a lot…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-26 - Marketing Your Authority Business with Tara Jacobsen
It’s one thing to hang a shingle and declare yourself “open for business,” one you decide to build a career around your expertise. Marketing that business is…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-25 - Building a Publishing Empire with Johnny B Truant
If you’ve ever dreamt of being a full-time author, you’ve probably heard of Johnny B Truant. Along with Sean Platt and David Wright, Johnny hosts the Self…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-024 - Star Trek Continues with Vic Mignogna
Vic Mignogna is a voice and screen actor with a lot of passion and energy. He grew up watching “Star Trek” on television, and always wanted to have something…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-023 - Being a full-time speaker with Karen McCullough
Karen McCullough started in retail, but when her clothing store shut down she wanted a change. She connected with a coach, got some ideas together, and then…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-022 - User Experience Design with Martin Ridgway
This week we chat with a British chap of impeccable quality. Kevin’s good friend (and possibly hetero-lifemate) Martin Ridgway drops in to talk about UX—user…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-021 - Weightless with Gregg McBride
We all have our body issues. Gregg McBride just had more than most. At 400 pounds, he was unhappy and feeling hopeless. He went through the diet hamster wheel…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-020 - Never Leave the Playground with Stephen Jepson
Stephen Jepson is a dynamo! At 74 years old, he’s just about the most energetic man on the planet, and he’s developed a means of defying age and keeping his…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-019 - Kobolds Ate My Interview with John Kovalic
|| Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || John Kovalic is a cartoonist and the the creative mind behind the Dork Tower comic strip…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-018 - Lost Siblings Found with Marc Isaacs
When Marc Isaacs got a private message through his acting profile page on Facebook, he had no idea just how strange and bizarre his life was going to become…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-017 - Supernatural Thrills and Spills with Joanna Penn
There’s a growing indie author movement afoot, and it isn’t just limited to the US. Worldwide, authors are putting their stories on the page and marketing…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-016 - High Performance Building with Todd Collins & Mark Attard
Todd Collings and Mark Attard of AE Building Systems are part of a movement toward more efficient, “green” construction for homes and businesses. Reducing…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-015 - Found in Translation with Yannick Nelson
Yannick Nelson is the “head honcho” at Azoogma—an agency that (among other things) does translation and localization for clients. It’s a fascinating look into…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-014 - Writing, Marketing, and Publishing with Nick Thacker
Self publishing has quickly become a career for thousands of authors in the US, but to be successful at it takes a level of business and marketing savvy that…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-013 - Sean Platt and the Necessary Evils of Self Publishing
Everyone wants to know “the secret” behind self publishing success, but when it comes down to it it’s just one simple rule: Do the work. Writing, marketing…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-012 - Indie Author Jamie Maltman
What does it take to write new and original fantasy—set in a world that’s maybe a little like our own history, but just different enough to seem strange and…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-011 - American Manufacturing Revolution with Kevin Faul
The American Manufacturing Revolution is the kind of thing that warms a Wordsligner’s heart. It harkens back to the days when guys like Benjamin Frank, Nikola…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-010 - Fearless Fantasy with Michael La Ronn
There’s fearless and then there’s fiercely fearless! Michael La Ronn is the indie author who brings us fearless fantasy—featuring everything from…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-009 - Digital Marketing with Jay Winkler
So what’s the story with digital marketing? That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with Jay Winkler, Principal and Creative Director of Idea Lab…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-008 - Luau Like a Local with JoAnn Takasaki
Aloha! This week, Kevin chats with JoAnn Takaski, author of “Luau Like a Local” and CEO of GlobalWrites. Family and food are connected in some of the most…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-007 - Story Telling and Content Marketing with Rachel Parker
Story plays a huge role in the development and growth of a business. And no one knows that batter that Rachel Parker—CEO & Founder of Resonance Content…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-006 - Story Through Tragedy with Tammy McDonald
Every life has its tragedies and pain. That’s all part of the story. But you don’t have to let that pain define who you are. It’s part of the story, not the…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-005 - Free Range Story with Marianne Cantwell
This great interview with Marianne Cantwell, author of “Be a Free Range Human,” might have been called “Wordslinger Redux!” After two interview sessions and…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-004 - The Power of Surprise Marketing with Andy Nulman
This week Kevin chats with Andy Nulman, author of “POW! Right Between the Eyes: Profiting from the power of surprise.” Andy talks about his book, the role of…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-003 - Anime Parody Dubs with Bob Beaver
Kevin talks to Bob Beaver of CDS Productions about his work in creating anime parody dubs. What’s legal and what isn’t? Who’s the audience? Why do this crazy…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-002 - Storytelling using YouTube with Paul Campbell
This week Kevin talks with video blogger Paul Campbell, from the Real United States Vlog, about storytelling with YouTube. Learn about Paul and his blog, plus…
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-001 - Hello World!
First episode! This week, Kevin Tumlinson introduces the Wordslinger Podcast, tells you the point of it all, and gives you some tips on storytelling and…