The Wordslinger Podcast

There’s a growing indie author movement afoot, and it isn’t just limited to the US. Worldwide, authors are putting their stories on the page and marketing their books to an eager audience. And few people have done a better job of this than Joanna Penn—Bestselling Author and host of the Creative Penn podcast! This week, Kevin chats with Joanna about her work, about the evolution of the digital media movement, and about the ins and outs of the business itself. Learn more about Joanna Penn and her work at http://www.thecreativepenn.com/ And as always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s Sawyer Jackson series,a valuable on Kindle and in paperback from Amazon.com. Buy Book 1, “Sawyer Jackson and the Long Land” at http://amzn.to/1xch5bC Start following the Wordslinger podcast at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast and on iTunes (rate us!). Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Todd Collings and Mark Attard of AE Building Systems are part of a movement toward more efficient, “green” construction for homes and businesses. Reducing environmental impact is an important (and sometimes difficult) part of modern construction, but there are also concerns about noise reduction, hypoallergenics, and energy efficiency. Todd and Mark have a way to help. Learn more about AE Building Systems at http://aebuildingsystems.com/ And as always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pick up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast and on iTunes (rate us!). Interested in starting your own publishing empire? Kevin can help. Get some coaching to help you launch your own Wordslinging career today. http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Yannick Nelson is the “head honcho” at Azoogma—an agency that (among other things) does translation and localization for clients. It’s a fascinating look into how good translation goes beyond just word-to-word transformation, but includes elements of story telling and crafting, customizing the message and meaning to fit the audience. Azoogma ensures that the work fits the culture where it appears, and that’s a lesson all storytellers can benefit from! Learn more about Yannick Nelson and her work at http://www.azoogma.com. As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pick up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast and on iTunes (rate us!). Interested in starting your own publishing empire? Kevin can help. Get some coaching to help you launch your own Wordslinging career today. http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Self publishing has quickly become a career for thousands of authors in the US, but to be successful at it takes a level of business and marketing savvy that many authors shy away from. Nick Thacker, however, is a pro. He also happens to be a collaborator with Kevin on fiction and business alike. This week, listen as Kevin talks with his writing partner Nick about the ins and outs of collaboration, book marketing, and self publishing. Learn more about Nick Thacker online at http://www.nickthacker.com, and dip into the Self Publishing Answers podcast at http://www.writehacked.com. As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pick up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast and on iTunes (rate us!). Interested starting your own publishing empire? Kevin can help. Get some coaching to help you launch your own Wordslinging career today. http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Everyone wants to know “the secret” behind self publishing success, but when it comes down to it it’s just one simple rule: Do the work. Writing, marketing, promoting, publishing (repeat), it’s all part of the “necessary evil” of building a publishing empire. And no one knows that better than Sean Platt, one of the trio who grace earbuds every week on the Self Publishing Podcast, and who tickle the frontal lobes of fiction and non-fiction readers alike from their publishing platform, Sterling and Stone. This week, Kevin sits down with Sean for some earnest talk about living the dream. Learn more about Sean Platt at http:/www.selfpublishingpodcast.com and http://www.sterlingandstone.net. As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pick up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast and on iTunes (rate us!). Interested starting your own publishing empire? Kevin can help. Get some coaching to help you launch your own Wordslinging career today. http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

What does it take to write new and original fantasy—set in a world that’s maybe a little like our own history, but just different enough to seem strange and new? Jamie Maltman, author of the “Arts Reborn” series talks about his work and how he plots, plans, and refines his fiction. Learn more about Jamie Maltman at http://www.jamiemaltman.com/ As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pck up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://www.wordslingerpodcast.com (or, temporarily, at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast) Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

The American Manufacturing Revolution is the kind of thing that warms a Wordsligner’s heart. It harkens back to the days when guys like Benjamin Frank, Nikola Tesla, and Thomas Edison were tinkering around and learning everything they could about how nature works, and how it could be harnessed to create something new and innovative. Kevin Faul could join that list, as his company, Conway Electrics, starts with a simple but beautifully designed product that may redefine something we use every day. Learn more about Kevin Faul and Conway Electric at http://www.conwaygoods.com As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

There’s fearless and then there’s fiercely fearless! Michael La Ronn is the indie author who brings us fearless fantasy—featuring everything from anthropomorphized broccoli to Teddy Bears who battle our worst fears in the darkness. His Decision Select Novels are a unique spin on the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books you probably read as a kid. With updated storytelling and grownup themes, these books are set to reach a whole new market of fiction lovers! This week, Kevin talks to Michael about his work, and the role story plays in the indie author game. Learn more about Michael La Ronn and his books at www.michaellaronn.com. Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

So what’s the story with digital marketing? That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with Jay Winkler, Principal and Creative Director of Idea Lab Digital Marketing. Jay talks about everything from the beauty of his picturesque home and workplace in Moorestown, New Jersey, to the ups and downs of brand building and marketing for small to mid-size B2B companies. Learn more about Jay Winkler and Idea Lab Digital Marketing at http://www.idealabdigital.com. As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pck up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://www.wordslingerpodcast.com (or, temporarily, at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast) Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Aloha! This week, Kevin chats with JoAnn Takaski, author of “Luau Like a Local” and CEO of GlobalWrites. Family and food are connected in some of the most intimate and interesting ways, and JoAnn has created something that shares a bit of her own family history, and the foods she grew up loving. Learn a little about Hawaiian cuisine with a story flavor. Learn more about JoAnn and “Luau Like a Local” online at http://www.luaulikealocal.com You can also learn more about her marketing services at http://www.globalwrites.com. As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Looking for a good book? Check out Kevin’s latest release, “Citadel: Omnibus,” the collected Citadel trilogy in one volume for the very first time! Pck up your copy on Kindle today: http://amzn.to/1xVgl91 Start following the podcast at http://www.wordslingerpodcast.com (or, temporarily, at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast) Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe