The Wordslinger Podcast

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 readers, and kept repeating until the whole thing was done. From that, things just exploded. Now, with a major motion picture starring Matt Damon, set for worldwide release on 11 September 2015, Andy has realized a lifelong dream of becoming a full-time author. In this special one-year anniversary episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin chats up Andy on his book's success, movie magic, and the hidden coolness of Aquaman. Plus, there may or may not be a lot of Firefly references in this episode. Just sayin'. CONNECT WITH ANDY ONLINE: andyweirauthor.com Twitter: @andyweirauthor GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re onhttp://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

DAN WOOD DIRECTOR OF AUTHOR RELATIONS AT DRAFT2DIGITAL Draft2Digital has helped over 16,000 authors distribute and manage their ebooks, worldwide. It has one of the simplest and best dashboards in the industry, and it makes publishing with a wide range of channels a breeze. Dan Wood talks about the service, and about how indie authors can fine-tune their work to reach a greater level of success, faster. This is a can't-miss interview for authors. CONNECT WITH DAN ONLINE: draft2digital.com Twitter: @danwoodok GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re onhttp://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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, after penning issues for Punisher Max and Wolverine, he's become a name in the industry. In this episode, Jonathan talks about his work, and gives great advice on how to get an agent, how to break into comics, and how to not be a complete jerk to other people. It's a win-win episode of the Wordslinger Podcast with a growing legend. CONNECT WITH JONATHAN ONLINE: jonathanmaberry.com Twitter: @jonathanmaberry Facebook: jonathanmaberry SHOW LINKS: Read one of Jonathan's books, Patient Zero Read The One Thing by Gary Keller Visit publishersmarketplace.com GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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 passive income business. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Geoff gives some very practical advice on finding mentors, and how to get the most out of that relationship. If you're looking to "upgrade your five," this is the episode you need to listen to. CONNECT WITH GEOFF ONLINE: findthebestmentors.com menteepodcast.com/call TWITTER: @geoffwoods GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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. Cohen has created a way for us to all just get along. Agree, Disagree, or Qualify is a forum for people who want discourse more than debate, where people can talk about the merits and the downsides of any topic as long as they follow the rules and keep things civil. This week, Kevin talks to Daniel about the ins and outs of that system, and why it might matter more than we think. CONNECT WITH JUSTIN ONLINE: justinmsloan.com creativewritingcareer.com Twitter: @justinmsloan GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com ​Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Daniel J. Cohen Founder and Lead Writer at RedShift Writers and Agree, Disagree, Qualify redshiftwriters.com adqtalk.com facebook.com/groups/agreedisagreeorqualify In a world where even the most innocuous opinion can spark an Facebook debate that last days, Daniel J. Cohen has created a way for us to all just get along. Agree, Disagree, or Qualify is a forum for people who want discourse more than debate, where people can talk about the merits and the downsides of any topic as long as they follow the rules and keep things civil. This week, Kevin talks to Daniel about the ins and outs of that system, and why it might matter more than we think. CONNECT WITH DANIEL ONLINE: redshiftwriters.com adqtalk.com facebook.com/groups/agreedisagreeorqualify Twitter: @mrdancohen GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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 built a business around helping other people discover that meaning for themselves. Noah credits his relationship with God as being the primary motivating force of his life, and he talks about how his faith and his business are intertwined. Find how how to find your own life purpose, and how to hack your life artfully, in this interview with Noah Elias. CONNECT WITH NOAH ONLINE: http://noahfineart.com/ noahelias.net noahuniversity.com TWITTER: @noahfineart GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin Tumlinson Wordslinger—Author, Blogger, Host of the Wordslinger Podcast kevintumlinson.com/books This week we're doing things a little different. Have you ever wanted to just step out of your daily life and travel full time? Kevin and his wife, Kara, are doing just that—downsizing the amount of stuff they have, putting their home up for sale, and stepping out "into the green" to explore the country in an RV. This episode, Kevin talks about this decision and some of the plans he and Kara have, and he wants to hear from you about your own experiences and insights, as well as the topics you'd like to hear on the show. Learn how you can support Kevin and Kara as they dive into this new life! CONNECT WITH KEVIN ONLINE: kevintumlinson.com wordslingerpodcast.com TWITTER: @kevintumlinson GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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 Jaworski talk about the nuances and nuisances of podcast greatness as they discuss their new, high-production show, Where There’s Smoke. From sudden realizations and inspirations to a fully immersive podcast experience, Brett and Nick give the full tour, and their advice and perspective applies way beyond podcasting itself. Learn more about Brett, Nick, and the Where There’s Smoke Podcast: Visit the website: wheretheressmoke.co Follow them on Twitter: Brett Gajda — @brettgajda | Nick Jaworski — @JaworskiMusic And on Facebook: facebook.com/WTSpod Got a question for Kevin and his guests? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on kevintumlinson.com. || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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 passive income business. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Geoff gives some very practical advice on finding mentors, and how to get the most out of that relationship. If you're looking to "upgrade your five," this is the episode you need to listen to. CONNECT WITH GEOFF ONLINE: findthebestmentors.com menteepodcast.com/call TWITTER: @geoffwoods GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || If you like this podcast and Kevin's work, you can support all of it by becoming a reader! Go to kevintumlinson.com/books and get into new worlds. Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://wordslingerpodcast.com Help people find us on iTunes (rate us & review us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Help fund us on Patreon! Visit http://patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, get coaching and consulting, and buy a book or two while you’re on http://kevintumlinson.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe