
AI Is Beating Writers at Their Own Game (Here’s the Only Way to Win)
The Wordslinger Podcast
Intro
Kevin Tumlinson opens the show, mentions the Texas freeze, backdrop change, and upcoming move preparations.
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In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson explores how creativity, storytelling, and human expression can stay ahead in a world where AI is becoming increasingly capable of recognizing and replicating patterns. Drawing on personal experiences and musings about the evolving writing industry, [Speaker A] discusses the need for creators to disrupt patterns, break formulas, and seek authenticity that machines can’t replicate. Whether packing for a big move during a Texas freeze or reflecting on the changing landscape of publishing, it’s a thought-provoking look at the future of storytelling.
Show links:
* Writers’ Inc. Podcast (writersincpodcast.com) – [Speaker A]’s other show, featuring author interviews and discussion
* Author Anchor (authoranchor.com) – VA service connecting authors with skilled virtual assistants
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Important Topics & Timestamps:
[00:00:01] – Introduction, Texas freeze & backdrop reveal
[00:01:08] – Packing, moving stories, and storage adventures
[00:02:27] – Weather, bitter cold & living with unpredictability
[00:03:20] – Writers’ Inc. Podcast mention
[00:04:18] – Why [Speaker A] shifted away from interviews on Wordslinger
[00:05:10] – Fun past podcast formats & spontaneous storytelling
[00:06:33] – How AI impacts creativity and the formulaic nature of writing
[00:10:17] – Pattern recognition as a human survival trait
[00:14:27] – The evolution of publishing & breaking old systems
[00:19:01] – Reinventing storytelling beyond formulas
[00:22:36] – Art movements that disrupted patterns in history
[00:23:38] – Authenticity, emotion, and embracing the soul in creative work
[00:25:07] – Wrap up, weather preps, and call to create with purpose
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