The Wordslinger Podcast

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Jun 10, 2016 • 49min

WPC-080 - The Fascinating Life of Arnold Logan

Arnold Logan was born in North Toronto. He went from boarding school in England to working on Southern Ontario dairy farms, from fiberglass factories to horseback riding with the King of Nepal. He studied at Innis College, University of Toronto, and lived abroad for many years. Springtime in Lawrence Park is his first novel. CONNECT WITH ARNOLD ONLINE: Website(s): www.fireandashpublishers.com Twitter handle(s): @fireandashpub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fireandashpublishers/ MENTIONS: Read The Coelho Medallion now! My very first full-on thriller, and it's already blowing up. Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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May 13, 2016 • 1h 1min

WPC-079 - Write anything anywhere with Ulysses Co-Founder Max Seelemann

Max Seelemann is one of the two founders of the software company The Soulmen, makers of the popular writing application Ulysses. In this episode, Max and Kevin talk about the impressive versatility of Ulysses, and how it's a real game changer for authors at every level. CONNECT WITH MAX ONLINE: Website: ulyssesapp.com Twitter handles: @ulyssesapp and @macguru17 Facebook: facebook.com/ulyssesapp Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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May 6, 2016 • 1h 1min

WPC-078 - Hollywood Stunts & Beating Cancer with Mark Chavarria

Being a Hollywood stunt man is dangerous work. Every day you face challenges that could lead to you or someone else being injured. So it takes a lot of physical and mental discipline to do it at the professional level—and there is no amateur level. Mark Chavarria has been a professional stunt man for years, appearing in some of the best known intellectual properties around—from 'Inception' to 'Iron Man' to 'Sons of Anarchy.' He's traded blows with Chuck Norris, Robert DeNiro, and Billy Bob Thornton. But his biggest battle was against the cancer that threatened his life. In this episode, you'll learn how he won that fight. CONNECT WITH MARK ONLINE: High Times Article: http://www.hightimes.com/read/hollywood-stuntman-claims-cannabis-oil-cured-his-stage-4-cancer IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0154459/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macstuntman ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Apr 29, 2016 • 57min

WPC-077 - Writing to Market with Chris Fox

Anyone who has ever wanted to write books for a living has faced the question of genre. Some people just know instinctively what they want to write, but even with that question settled they may still struggle with the best way to reach and build their audience and their revenue stream. Author Christ Fox dealt with these issues as well, and even though he knew exactly what he wanted to write, he quickly discovered that even readers in his genre might not want to read his work. So he became more targeted, and soon learned to write for the market. He shares some of that insight in this interview. CONNECT WITH CHRIS ONLINE: Website: chrisfoxwrites.com Twitter handle(s): @ScholarlyFox Facebook: http://facebook.com/chrisfoxwrites.com Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/Chris-Fox/e/B00OXCKD2 ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Apr 22, 2016 • 58min

WPC-076 - Taking off your pants with Libbie Hawker

Libbie Hawker has made a career out of following her interests—from penning historic fiction to writing guides to help other authors do what she does, through outlining, plotting, and copywriting best-practices. In this interview, Libbie talks about her work, her inspirations, how she gets it all done, and how indie publishing and traditional publishing don't necessarily have to be at odds with each other. CONNECT WITH LIBBIE ONLINE: Website: libbiehawker.com Twitter handle: @libhawker Facebook: facebook.com/libbie.hawker Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/Libbie-Hawker/e/B00CCRAKWM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1456501073&sr=8-1 ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Apr 15, 2016 • 1h 2min

WPC-075 - Exploding Your Author Platform with Jonny Andrews

KIRSTEN MCCAY-SMITH AUTHOR OF LIVING IN AN RV Downsizing is tough enough. Downsizing and then getting on the road full time, living with your spouse in a space not much bigger than your previous living room, can be a serious challenge. As Kevin and his wife move toward exactly that lifestyle, they get advice from someone who has been there, done that. This week, Kirsten McCay-Smith talks mobile living with the Wordslinger. CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN ONLINE: Twitter: @fitnessdivakir Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKarsAdventures/ MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 31, 2016! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Apr 8, 2016 • 57min

WPC-074 - Unconventional Marketing with Melissa Burch

MELISSA BURCH AUTHOR OF MY JOURNEY THROUGH WAR AND PEACE Melissa Burch is the author of My Journey Through War and Peace: Explorations of a Young Filmmaker, Feminist and Spiritual Seeker. She's also a filmmaker, producer and war journalist. Her team was one of the first documentary crews in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. A story about her in Afghanistan was featured in The New York Times. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin and Melissa talk about her work, her history, and the unconventional ways in which she is marketing her book. CONNECT WITH MELISSA ONLINE: Website: www.melissa-burch.com Twitter: @melissaburch - twitter.com/melissaburch MENTIONS: Smarter Artist Summit - smarterartistsummit.com ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Mar 25, 2016 • 1h 6min

WPC-073 - Living Well with Roland Denzel

Feeling good is the kind of thing we never quite think about. We get so busy building our careers, trying to be more productive, trying to balance work against family life—we can sometimes forget that our bodies are part of the equation. Roland Denzel realized this years ago, and he's been sharing everything he learns about eating better, getting fit, and living well. This episode takes a look at some of Roland's philosophy, so that you can start feeling better right now. CONNECT WITH ROLAND ONLINE: Website: EatWellMoveWell.com Twitter: @rolanddenzel - https://twitter.com/rolanddenzel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roland.denzel Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Roland-Denzel/e/B00ALPZD1U MENTIONS: Sleep hygiene checklist — http://eatwellmovewell.com/2016/the-sleep-hygiene-checklist/ 'Cool' glasses — http://www.amazon.com/OX-Legacy-Blocking-Rectangle-Anti-Glare/dp/B00WZXIIEA/ Even cooler glasses (because you can wear them over your normal glasses) — . http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S0360X-Ultra-spec-SCT-Orange-Anti-Fog/dp/B003OBZ64M/ ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Mar 18, 2016 • 60min

WPC-072 - Writing for Comics with Nick Macari

SIMON WHISTLER PODCASTER, YOUTUBER & AUTHOR OF AUDIOBOOKS FOR INDIES There's a saying that goes "If you want to really learn something, teach it." Simon Whistler knows that truism first hand, as his Rocking Self Publishing Podcast has helped thousands of budding authors learn the biz right alongside Simon himself. But his entrepreneurial growth doesn't stop there. Simon is on to conquering book narration and YouTube, just as a start. This episode of the Wordslinger Podcast dives into the growing empire of Simon Whistler. CONNECT WITH SIMON ONLINE: Website: http://rockingselfpublishing.com/ Twitter: @RSPPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.whistler.5?fref=ts Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Simon-Whistler/e/B00MS8347I MENTIONS: Toptenz net -https://www.youtube.com/user/toptenznet Simon Whistler Vlogs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqt8j7DfPmveJp3UOk9XTg ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
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Mar 11, 2016 • 59min

WPC-071 - The Empire of Simon Whistler

SIMON WHISTLER PODCASTER, YOUTUBER & AUTHOR OF AUDIOBOOKS FOR INDIES There's a saying that goes "If you want to really learn something, teach it." Simon Whistler knows that truism first hand, as his Rocking Self Publishing Podcast has helped thousands of budding authors learn the biz right alongside Simon himself. But his entrepreneurial growth doesn't stop there. Simon is on to conquering book narration and YouTube, just as a start. This episode of the Wordslinger Podcast dives into the growing empire of Simon Whistler. CONNECT WITH SIMON ONLINE: Website: http://rockingselfpublishing.com/ Twitter: @RSPPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simon.whistler.5?fref=ts Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Simon-Whistler/e/B00MS8347I MENTIONS: Toptenz net -https://www.youtube.com/user/toptenznet Simon Whistler Vlogs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqt8j7DfPmveJp3UOk9XTg ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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