Episodes

  • Writing and Creating with Momentum
    Sep 12 2024

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    Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast

    Small 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/books

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    Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom:

    https://writersinkpodcast.com

    The 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

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    34 mins
  • Co-Authoring with J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle
    Sep 5 2024

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    I’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.com

    Find me on Substack at

    Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom:

    https://writersinkpodcast.com

    The 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

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    58 mins
  • Plotting: Confessions of a recovering Pantser
    Aug 29 2024

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    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:

    * Daniel Silva interview -

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    Writers! Tune in the Writers, Ink Podcast for great interviews and writing wisdom:

    https://writersinkpodcast.com

    The 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:

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    45 mins
  • AI and Quality over Quantity
    Aug 8 2024

    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.com

    The 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

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    38 mins
  • How hobbies make you better at everything
    Jul 25 2024

    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.com

    The 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

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    27 mins
  • Side Hustles and Real Estate Investing with JD Barker // Wordslinger ep 230
    Jul 18 2024

    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-estate

    MY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!

    Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneaz

    Watch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube:

    The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast

    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

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • No Loyalty - Own Your Career Instead // Wordslinger ep 229
    Jun 28 2024

    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/books

    MY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!

    Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneaz

    Watch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube:

    The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast

    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:

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    29 mins
  • The story behind Self Publishing with Dale Roberts // Wordslinger ep 228
    Jun 21 2024

    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.com

    MY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!

    Download your copy at https://bit.ly/forgottenruneaz

    Watch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube:

    The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast

    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

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    50 mins