The Wordslinger Podcast

SHOW NOTESSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastThings are changing, for sure. Changing back, actually. Just visit Target or Walmart, and it’s like 1994 in there. Vinyl records and CDs, Polaroid and disposable film cameras… it’s like slipping backward in time. But I think it has more to do with a trend toward wanting more tangle experiences. We all want to own things again, and virtual just isn’t cutting it. So how does this loop back to being a creative and making a living? I’m not giving you the answer for free, go tune in to the episode. Sheesh.Show links:* Here’s that Perky Beans Coffee ad spot:Find me on Substack at Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

SHOW NOTESSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast Sometimes I get to interview someone that I just click with, and this was definitely one of those times. Thriller author Taylor Moore lives in the Texas Panhandle, and draws on his experiences there as well as his background as a former CIA agent to craft stories that will keep you turning pages long after you should have gone to bed. I loved this chat with Taylor, and I look forward to many more in the future. Show links: ⁃ Find Taylor and his books online https://www.taylormoorebooks.comFind me on Substack at https://kevintumlinson.substack.com Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast MY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneaz Watch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube:Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.com Got a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contact Follow me online: ⁃ Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books ⁃ Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com ⁃ See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson ⁃ X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson) ⁃ Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson ⁃ Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

SHOW NOTESSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastSmall victories… sometimes they’re the only victories we get. So we should learn how to take every little victory and milk it for all the momentum we can get out of it. In this episode I talk about using tools like journaling, branding, AI, and just the act of opening a word processor to give you the leg up you need to write or do other creative work.Show links:* Get my Pumpkin Spice Novels at https://kevintumlinsion.com/booksFind me on Substack at Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

SHOW NOTESSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastI’ve co-authored a book or two in my career, but now that I’m partnering with J.D. Barker on one, it’s an eye opening experience. Luckily, I have plenty of opportunity to get a sneak peek into the process as JD and our podcast co-host Christine Daigle are set to release their first co-authored book in November. And following on that, the two of them are writing a sequel to the 1990s film “Flatliners.” We talk about all of this in this special ANNIVERSARY episode of the Wordslinger Podcast.Show links:* Preorder “Heavy are the Stones: https://amzn.to/4e3tw1u* Tune in to the Writers, Ink Podcast: https://writersinkpodcast.comFind me on Substack at Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

SHOW NOTESSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastThis didn’t start out as an “AI” episode, but it kind of veered that way. Here I’m talking about ways I use AI to help (not DO) my writing, and ways I think it can be beneficial to other writers and creatives. I also talk about what I call the “Artisan Age,” and the emphasis of quality over quantity. Perspective and experience are the new commodities.Show links:* Daniel Silva interview - Find me on Substack at Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

This didn’t start out as an “AI” episode, but it kind of veered that way. Here I’m talking about ways I use AI to help (not DO) my writing, and ways I think it can be beneficial to other writers and creatives. I also talk about what I call the “Artisan Age,” and the emphasis of quality over quantity. Perspective and experience are the new commodities.Show links:* The “Typewriter Rebellion” - * NINC (Novelists Inc) - https://ninc.com/Find me on Substack at Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

It’s a Solo Slinger episode, and this week I’m talking about refiling your bucket, sharpening your axe and/or saw, and basically just improving your mental health and your creative work by finding hobbies and other experiences. We’e in the business of observing, contemplating, and expressing, so we could use some interesting things to observe.Also in this episode I talk about metal detectors and (oh so briefly and delicately) the current drama of politics. I promise, it’s painless.Show links:* Beau Miles (main channel): https://www.youtube.com/@BeauMiles* Beauisms: Finding money on roundabouts: Find me on Substack at Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom: https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: Find more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

JD Barker returns and this time he’s talking money. And since we all like money, I think we’re going to be in good shape. This episode we explore the side hustle, revenue diversity, eggs in baskets, the whole game. Here’s a way to keep oatmeal in the bowl even as the writing is finding its audience.Show links:* JD’s site: jdbarker.com* Writer’s Ink Podcast - writersinkpodcast.com* Bigger Pockets Podcast - https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estateMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastFind more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

It’s a solo-slinger episode! I kind of ramble a bit about a lot of different things, but over all I give you my hot take on why you should focus less on being loyal to your employer and instead pour your time, energy, and effort into building a career you own. I’m a writer, so that’s the focus of most of my time. But whatever business you’re building, this applies.The point is, your employer is never going to be loyal to you. So you don’t own them any loyalty back. Make your passion your priority, and own your career outright. It’s worth any cost.Show links:* Find my books at https://kevintumlinson.com/booksMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastFind more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Dale Roberts has become a good friend to me over the past decade or so, and he’s certainly done a lot to help indie authors in their careers. His YouTube channel is superb, well thought out, and done with care. In this episode, though, Dale and I step back from the mic a bit and give you some of the behind the scenes of life in the self publishing space.Show links:* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKv8xcrFntOERL7NUXgkypg* Linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/selfpubwithdale* Website: https://selfpublishingwithdale.comMY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneazWatch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube: The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcastFind more from me, and find ways to support what I’m making here, when you go to Wordslingerpodcast.comGot a topic or question for the show? Want to AKA (Ask Kevin ANYTHING?) Send it to me at kevintumlinson.com/contactFollow me online:* Buy my books at kevintumlinson.com/books* Read me on Substack: kevintumlinson.substack.com* See me: youtube.com/kevintumlinson* X me out: x.com/kevintumlinson (@kevintumlinson)* Face me: facebook.com/kevintumlinson* Link me: linkedin.com/in/kevintumlinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe