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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 authors

After 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://carlaking.com/publishing-compass/?affiliate_code=b6bef6

* Carla’s blog post: https://carlaking.com/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-plan-draft-and-publish-a-blog-post-every-week-for-a-year/

* Listen to Carla’s FIRST Wordslinger Podcast interview: https://open.substack.com/pub/kevintumlinson/p/wpc-118-getting-author-friendly-with-c97

* Deep Dive: The Novel After Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvSjreJNEhuSqdNprOPYYfxgnKjWbrm_2

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