Rethinking the Writing Process: Dictation, Flash Fiction, and Speculative Fiction

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This week, Kevin Tumlinson returns solo from the Novelists Inc. (NINC) conference with fresh insights and new creative momentum. Learn how a chance experiment with dictation and flash fiction sparked viral engagement, why Kevin’s refocusing his writing career on speculative fiction, and get an honest update about life, business, and the future of the podcast. If you love behind-the-scenes glimpses at the writing process, bold career shifts, and practical author advice, this is your episode!

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* Kevin’s YouTube Channel (https://youtube.com/@KevinTumlinson) – Author updates, writing talk, and more

* Kevin’s Substack:

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Key Topics & Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Welcome back & NINC conference highlights[00:02:25] – Launching new video content on YouTube[00:03:18] – Big ideas from NINC: AI, author visibility & marketing[00:04:40] – Struggling with a novel and discovering dictation[00:07:31] – Experimenting with flash fiction & viral Substack post[00:10:48] – Using flash fiction to test story concepts[00:11:34] – Rediscovering and republishing past work[00:14:17] – Embracing speculative fiction and creative freedom[00:17:27] – Life update: Downsizing, van life & finances[00:22:24] – Reflecting on the future of the Wordslinger Podcast[00:24:45] – How to connect, share feedback, and support

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