The Wordslinger Podcast

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.D. DUDYCHA AUTHOR OF PAINT THE BLACK There's nothing that lends itself to metaphor more than sports, especially in America. We pepper our language with sports terminology—from referring to an easy success as a "slam dunk" to telling a repeat offender they're on their "third strike." Sports are a complex part of the language we use to describe our lives. Which may be why author J.D. Dudycha gravitated towards sports as a common theme in his work. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, J.D. talks about his current books and his upcoming plans. CONNECT WITH J.D. DUDYCHA ONLINE: Website: www.jddudycha.com Twitter: @JDDudycha Facebooks: facebook.com/jdsmancave Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/J.D.-Dudycha/e/B00YZ3ON38 ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WPC-069 - Writing fantasy with Garrett Robinson Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCOTT BARLOW FOUNDER OF HAPPEN TO YOUR CAREER Some people. They just can't let other folks toil in misery. And that's Scott Barlow, to a T. Scott sees lots of ways that all of us can have the exact career we're after. Who wants to go to a job they hate every day? Is that just how it is? Scott says no. And in this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast he shares with you exactly how to happen to your career. CONNECT WITH SCOTT BARLOW ONLINE: SIGN UP FOR SCOTT'S FREE 8-DAY COURSE! http://happentoyourcareer.com/wordslinger Website: http://happentoyourcareer.com/ Podcast: http://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @HTYCbiz Twitter: @scottabarlow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happentoyourcareer MENTIONS: Free webinar to help YOU happen to your career! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S. Evan Townsend writes in a universe that is an interesting blend of science fiction and noir detective stories—pulp fiction meets nuts and bolts scifi. He's also a host for the Speculative Fiction Cantina, chatting with other authors about their work and helping to introduce readers to new books by authors they'll love. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin talks to Townsend about his work, about the meaning of Speculative Fiction, and about the future of the genre. CONNECT WITH S. EVAN TOWNSEND ONLINE: Website: http://www.sevantownsend.com Twitter: @SEvanTownsend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SEvanTownsend/ Podcast: http://writestreamradio.com/tag/the-speculative-fiction-cantina/ MENTIONS: RoundTeam - Retweet service: https://roundteam.co/ Rafflecopter - Promotional giveaways: https://www.rafflecopter.com/ #mondayblogs - Use this tag when you post your blog on Monday Tweetdeck - Twitter's powerful tweet tool, with real-time tracking: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/ Writestream Media - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestream RadioGuestList - Find radio and podcast guests for free: radioguestlist.com BlogTalkRadio - Lots of talk radio style blogs and podcasts: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ World Castle Publishing - Small press publisher: http://www.worldcastlepublishing.com/home.html ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stage32.com is the world’s largest social network and educational hub for film, television and theater creatives, with close to 500,000 film, TV and theater professionals in the Stage 32 community. The Stage 32 Happy Writers offers one-on-one online pitch and written pitch sessions, screenwriting coverage, consultations with executives, and education through classes and labs. On this episode, Kevin talks with Joey Tuccio, who says Happy Writers was founded, at least in part, because he saw the struggle his mother and other creatives went through to get their work in front of the right people. Listen in to learn some insider information about building a creative writing career. CONNECT WITH JOEY ONLINE: Website: www.stage32.com Twitter Galore: @joeytuccio @Stage32 @TheHappyWriters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyWriters/ MENTIONS: Roland Denzel's eatwellmovewell.com Using images in ebooks: This article from ebook-editor.com presents a lot of great information and tips. ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're a new author or you've been trying your hand at this for a while, sometimes you need a mentor and a helping hand. And it wouldn't hurt to have some good, solid advice on how you can build your author career, improve your craft, and even write books faster. Monica Leonelle offers all of this advice and more through her Growth Hacking for Storytellers series. Get some of the highlights in this week's interview! CONNECT WITH MONICA ONLINE: Write Better, Faster: http://amzn.to/1PFRjH8 Website: http://monicaleonelle.com/ Twitter: @monicaleonelle Growth Hacking for Storytellers: proseonfire.com/ghfs MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 31, 2016! Special thanks to Jason Longshore for his call-in question about mail services. If you'd like to register for the beta of Author.Email click here. ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Authors today are increasingly taking on the additional role of being marketers—especially if book sales aren't quite what they need to be. Build books into a business can be tough, and every advantage helps. When it comes to building an audience of readers, though, few resources help more than lots of books reviews. And that's where Debbie Drum comes in. CONNECT WITH DEBBIE ONLINE: Book Review Targeter: http://debbiedrum.com/kevin Website: http://debbiedrum.com/ Twitter: @DebDrum05 MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 31, 2016! And don't forget to check out Joanna Penn's recent interview of ME on the Creative Penn Podcast! http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2015/12/28/deciding-what-to-give-up-kevin-tumlinson/ ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian left his home in Austria at the age of 16 to move to the US. From there, he became a professional kitesurfer traveling the world for 10 years while (oddly enough) he studied medicine and eventually working as a medical doctor. Like many professionals, he soon became disillusioned with his career choice, and left the medical field (over some family protest) to start his own business. He now lives in Hong Kong, where he inspires others to take a chance on the thing they might be too afraid to try. In this Wordslinger interview, Kevin talks to Julian about his life, his choices, and how all of us can go for our passion even if we're afraid of the path. CONNECT WITH JULIAN ONLINE: Read 25 Stories I Would Tell My Younger Self: http://amzn.to/1VMekry Website: 25stories.org Twitter @25_stories Facebook: facebook.com/25stories MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 11, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New year, new chance to get your brand into better shape! As we ring in 2016, Jason Arcemont—Goal Crusher—has some tips on fine tuning your brand without breaking a sweat. Along the way, you can find Your Spot on the Mountain. Because that's how we roll. CONNECT WITH JASON ONLINE: Read The Brand Map: http://amzn.to/1YU2bRm Read Your Spot on the Mountain: http://amzn.to/1YU2oE8 Website: jasonarcemont.com Twitter @jasonarcemont - https://twitter.com/jasonarcemont Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jason-Arcemont-1042567332430328/ MENTIONS: Check out the Kevin Tumlinson interview on the Creative Penn Podcast! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making a living as an author is impossible. Or, it would be impossible, without one vital ingredient—readers. In the world of Jeff Goins, that translates to a 'tribe,' and building tribes has been a huge part of Jeff's career. In this very Christmasy 2015 episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Jeff gives us some of his insights, wisdom, and methods for building that tribe of folks who will support you in the life you want to lead. CONNECT WITH JEFF ONLINE: Read The Art of Work: http://amzn.to/1U6R06q Website: http://goinswriter.com Twitter: @JeffGoins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goinswriter/?fref=ts GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonel Sanders started peddling his chicken recipe at the age of 65, and heard "no" 1009 times before he finally got someone to back him in starting Kentucky Fried Chicken. That has nothing at all to do with Andrea Waltz—except that it illustrates the power of "no." Sometimes, "no" is the best way to get to your best "yes." And that's what Andrea Waltz discusses in this episode. CONNECT WITH ANDREA ONLINE: Buy the book! http://amzn.to/1MgYj5A Twitter: @GoForNo Facebook: www.facebook.com/Goforno Website: GoForNo.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALINKA RUTKOWSKA AUTHOR OF HOW I SOLD 80,000 BOOKS: BOOK MARKETING FOR AUTHORS Alinka Rutkowska has a lot to say about how authors can bulk up their mailing lists with new subscribers, build a business around their writing, and (best of all) sell more books. As an author of children's books, she's seen a great deal of success online. And she's sharing the secrets to that success with authors every day. And her tips will work for any entrepreneur looking to boost more sales and move more product. Listen in on this interview with Alinka to get some solid tips for marketing yourself and your work. CONNECT WITH ALINKA ONLINE: Twitter: @alinkarutkowska Website: http://alinkarutkowska.com/ Free gift: http://alinkarutkowska.com/authors-home-gift/ New venture: librarybub.com - 200 book marketing tips Download How I sold 80,000 Books free on Amazon MENTIONS: authormarketingclub.com - Tool that scans Amazon reviewers noisetrade.com storycartel.com - people download book to give review, you get email GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ember Casey is a USA Today bestselling author living in Atlanta, Georgia in a den of iniquity (or so she likes to tell people). When she’s not writing steamy romances, you can find her whipping up baked goods (usually of the chocolate variety), traveling (her bucket list is infinite), or generally causing trouble (because somebody has to do it). Her first contemporary romance, His Wicked Games, was published in June 2013. CONNECT WITH HEATHER ONLINE: Website: embercasey.com Twitter: @embercasey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmberCasey Amazon Author Profile: http://www.amazon.com/Ember-Casey/e/B00D8HQYUW/ Absolute Write Forum: http://absolutewrite.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Havenwood believes that everyone is an entrepreneur—even if they happen to be working for someone else. In this interview heather talks about her sexy boss philosophy and how women are changing the game in their careers, and she even gives a few pointers on how men can be men (without being tools). CONNECT WITH HEATHER ONLINE: BUY SEXY BOSS ONLINE: http://amzn.to/1RTwxRz Amazon Author Page Twitter: @hhavenwood Websites: heatherhavenwood.com datingtriggers.com sexybossinc.com Matthew McConaughey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqdvYJ-7IrM 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Cohen started his writing career as a copywriter (much like a certain Wordslinger, eh?), but quickly fell in love with crafting very Josh-Whedon-esque stories of his own. And as his success has grown, he has given back to the writing community through podcasts, writer-prompt books, and more. His latest venture is copywriting for authors—using his Book Description Ninja skills to give authors a boost. Listen in on this great interview with Bryan as he and Kevin talk copywriting for authors. CONNECT WITH BRYAN ONLINE: Twitter: @bryancohenbooks Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Bryan-Cohen/e/B004I9WJTY Websites: http://authorcopy.com http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com http://bestpageforward.net 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After suffering a stroke, Stephen Schwertley needed something that would help him rediscover how his brain worked, and redevelop a few lost skills and abilities. Forever denied beer (ouch), he turned to red wine and writing. Not long after, Enemy in the Heartland was complete, and a new writing career was born. This episode, Stephen chats with Kevin about his "writing therapy," and how he got back to good through his books. CONNECT WITH STEPHEN ONLINE: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SCHWERTLEY1 Website: www.StephenSchwertleyAuthor.com Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Schwertley/e/B00S5AHCF 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CHRISTIAN A. BROWN AUTHOR OF FEAST OF FATES Bestselling Author Christian A. Brown writes epic fantasy that has a unique edge, and it has people talking. But author success is about more than the book, and Christian shares some of his marketing wisdom in this week's epic fantasy interview. CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN ONLINE: Website: christianadrianbrown.com Facebook: facebook.com/ChristianAdrianBrown Twitter: @AuthorChrisAB Buy Feast of Fates on Amazon 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MARK DAWSON BEST SELLING AUTHOR, CREATOR OF FACEBOOK ADS FOR AUTHORS Mark Dawson could stop. He makes plenty of money from his bestselling novels. He doesn't have to show anyone how to boost sales or amp up their mailing list using Facebook ads. But as an indie author himself, he knows how tough it is for the self published to find a way to grow. That's why he created his course, Facebook Ads for Authors. Listen in on this interview with Mark, and learn how you can use this powerful tool in your own business. CONNECT WITH MARK ONLINE: Website: markjdawson.com Facebook Ads for Authors course: SelfPublishingFormula.com Author Page: amazon.com/Mark-Dawson/e/B0034Q9BO8 Twitter: @pbackwriter 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all stumble every now and then, and we all have our issues and challenges to overcome. Few people know that better than Clark Gaither. As a doctor, he expected he would help others deal with their own challenges and ailments, but never expected face some of his own. Now he is building a career around helping people face and overcome those things that might hold them back. CONNECT WITH CLARK ONLINE: Website: clarkgaither.com Twitter @clarkgaither Facebook: facebook.com/drburnout LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clarkgaither Buy his book, Powerful Words, on Amazon GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a pretty cool age—one in which entrepreneurs have more resources and more opportunities than at any other time in history. In fact, "micro entrepreneurs" are popping up all over the place. And speaking of popping up (ahem), Seth Livingston has started his own micro-entrepreneur venture with Seth's Popup Creator—a tool that allows users of Squarespace to create popups for registrations, advertisements, reminders and more. Tune in to this week's interview to see how one micro-entrepreneur is adding a little extra coin to his purse, and helping a lot of people at the same time. CONNECT WITH SETH ONLINE: Twitter: @popupcreator ​Website: sethspopupcreator.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian D. Meeks has managed to build an author career writing about the kind of characters you might have seen in old noir detective films and television shows. He's also written some amazing satire, and is now publishing an all new science fiction series. In many ways, he's an above average illustration of success for the average indie author. This week, Kevin and Brian chat about Brian's work and about marketing for indies. CONNECT WITH BRIAN ONLINE: extremelyaverage.com Brian D. Meeks Author Page on Amazon Twitter: @extremelyavg 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a world where we are inundated with information, but some of the most important communication we receive actually goes unspoken and unwritten. Body language tells us volumes with just a glance. And if we could master the understanding of that, we could become far more effective at communicating ourselves. Take it from Alicia Cuello, a leading authority on body language. In this interview she shares some of the tricks of the trade, and how you can use body language in your own life and career. CONNECT WITH Alicia ONLINE: underlyingcommunications.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Hufford Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Host of the Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast brendanhufford.com entrepreneursandcoffee.com There are a lot of reasons to start a podcast, but for some folks (the Wordslinger included) it's about learning from people who have done what we want to do, or have found success in their life that we would find important. It's also about sharing what you learn with as many people as possible, to make a difference in the lives of others. That's the kind of thinking that led Brendan Hufford to start the Entrepreneurs and Coffee Podcast, and to do the work he's doing in building a business that can support his family and his passions. This interview is a fantastic start for anyone looking to begin their own journey of entrepreneurship. And to have a good cup of java. CONNECT WITH BRENDAN ONLINE: brendanhufford.com entrepreneursandcoffee.com Twitter: @brendanhufford GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Baldwin Speaker & Coach grantbaldwin.com Some of us want to be entrepreneurs, striking out into the wilderness with our own business, making our own rules (and mistakes) as we go. Some of us just want to find work that makes us feel fulfilled and happy about what we do every day. Identifying that work can sometimes feel overwhelming, and so we just take whatever comes along, hoping it will work out ok. Grant Baldwin has a different approach—he believes you should find the work you love, and do that. It's a crazy concept that just might work. This week, listen in as Kevin and Grant talk about figuring out your passion, finding work that fits, and getting out of the "work has to be miserable" mindset. CONNECT WITH GRANT ONLINE: grantbaldwin.com Twitter: @grantbaldwin GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David H Lawrence XVII Actor, VO Artist & Teacher He may be best known for his role as the puppet master on NBC's "Heroes," but David H Lawrence XVII is also a master of voiceover and narration. And he's teaching those skills to anyone who dreams of a career in that space. I sit with David on a hot and air-conditioning-free day to talk about what authors can do to build better audiobooks, attract top-end voice talent from ACX, and build an audiobook empire that meshes well with your author platform. Connect with David online: http://www.vo2gogo.com/ Mentioned on the show: Get in on Honorree Corder's Prosperity for Writers course! Only 7 slots left (as of 1 May 2015): http://honoreecorder.com/prosperityforwriters/ Got a question for Kevin and his guests? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul C Brunson Television host, author, and professional matchmaker He's been called the real world "Hitch," but his game goes way beyond anything Will Smith's character could pull off. Paul C Brunson has a system for making matches, and he's turned it into an amazing business on a large scale. He's sat with Oprah, and now he's hung out with the Wordslinger. Dude's got it all down now. http://www.paulcbrunson.com Twitter: @paulcbrunson Facebook: paulcbrunson LinkedIn: paulcbrunson Instagram: paulcbrunson Soundbite from "Hitch" courtesy of Columbia Pictures Kevin Kelly - 1,000 True Fans (blog post) http://kk.org/thetechnium/2008/03/1000-true-fans Steve Jobs commencement speech: https://youtu.be/UF8uR6Z6KLc Got a question for Kevin and his guests? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) || Support this show! || Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing aren’t artists. At least, they don’t quite seem themselves that way. They call themselves artists, and the work they do “art,” mostly because there aren’t many words that fit better. Conceptual marketing? Performance social experimentation? For the most part, these two—the Art Guys—are in the business of pushing buttons in culture to see what happens, and how they can effect it. In this interview (the most edited interview ever for the Wordslinger Podcast), Kevin talks to the Art Guys to figure out what makes them do all those things they do. Learn more about The Art Guys: Their website: theartguys.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catlin Adams is an Actress, an Emmy Winning Director and Producer, and an Acting Teacher and Coach. We also have it on good authority that she discovered Ben Affleck. Every day she works with some of the most well-known actors in Hollywood, helping them hone and perfect their craft—proving that the need for coaching and mentoring doesn’t stop just because you’ve “made it!” This week, we talk to Catlin about her work, her process, and the power of transformation. We even chat a bit about biting Steven Martin’s nipple. Just sayin’. Learn more about Catlin Adams: Visit her website: actinglab.com See her on IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm0010818/ Mentions: For the interview with Airbnb expert Jasper Ribbers on Natalie Sissons’ Suitcase Entrepreneur Podcast: suitcaseentrepreneur.com/live/tse-146-jasper-ribbers/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Pyka is what you might call an “eclectic entrepreneur.” National Consultant, Speaker, Author, and a former Veterinarian—she’s covered pretty much everything! And that makes her the perfect person to help entrepreneurs figure out how to amp up their business and take things to a new level. This week, Kevin talks to Ingrid about her business, Beyond Strategy, and her publishing projects, including Mish and Tish—a line of books that encourage kids to be more creative. Learn more about Ingrid Pyka: Visit the websites: goingbeyondstrategy.com mishandtish.com Follow her on Twitter: @beyond_strategy @mishandtish And on Facebook: facebook.com/goingbeyondstrategy facebook.com/mishandtish 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re an author or internet marketer, or if you’ve spent any time investigating and learning about the authority and expert industry, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Scrivener. It is the go-to tool for authors, bloggers, and anyone who needs to organize and write content regularly and quickly. But it has something of a steep learning curve. That’s why Joseph Michael Nicoletti, aka “The Scrivener Coach” created his comprehensive course on using and mastering Scrivener. And now he’s looking to teach people how to replicate his success. Listen in on this week’s Wordslinger interview with course creator Joseph Michael Nicoletti to learn how you can start developing your own courses online. Learn more about Joseph Michael Nicoletti and his work: Visit his websites: josephmichael.net efficientlifeskills.com betterblogimages.com Productcreationlive.com Follow him on Twitter: @scrivenercoach And on Facebook: facebook.com/ScrivenerCoach To purchase Scrivener or the Learn Scrivener Fast course, go to: kevintumlinson.com/resources || Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Got a question for Kevin and his guests about writing or building an authority business? Call 281-809-WORD (9673) and leave a voicemail that Kevin can play and answer on air! Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, or maybe get some consulting or coaching for your authority and expertise business, at kevintumlinson.com. || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder where the contestants of “Survivor” go when they’re voted off? Francesca Hogi went straight to building a career around helping people get a lot more out of their lives. This week, Kevin talks with a real survivor about life, love, and how to build, market and grow a coaching practice. Learn more about Francesca Hogi and her work: Visit her website at francescahogi.com Read her blog on Huffington Post: huffingtonpost.com/francesca-hogi || Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Got a question for Kevin and his guests about writing or building an authority business? Call 281-809-WORD (9673) and leave a voicemail that Kevin can play and answer on air! Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas || Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work, or maybe get some consulting or coaching for your authority and expertise business, at kevintumlinson.com. || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one thing to hang a shingle and declare yourself “open for business,” one you decide to build a career around your expertise. Marketing that business is key to being successful and growing as an authority, so you can reach (and help) more people. Tara Jacobsen knows this better than anyone. She has her own authority business, helping people marketing and promote themselves, so they can continue to grow and thrive in their dream careers. Learn more about Tara Jacobsen and her work: Visit the Marketing Artfully website: marketingartfully.com And Tara Jacobsen’s page: tarajacobsen.com || Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Got a question for Kevin and his guests? Call us at 281-809-WORD (9673) and leave a voicemail that Kevin can read on air! Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at kevintumlinson.com. || This episode of the Wordslinger Podcast is brought to you by Happy Pants Books. If you’re a coach, consultant, or keynote speaker and need to “publish or perish,” get your ideas out of your head and onto the page at happypantsbooks.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever dreamt of being a full-time author, you’ve probably heard of Johnny B Truant. Along with Sean Platt and David Wright, Johnny hosts the Self Publishing Podcast, and is a storyteller at Sterling & Stone. Every week, Johnny, Sean and Dave give listeners an inside look into what they’re doing to master the indie publishing industry. In the process, they’ve build a publishing empire and an authority business that is absolutely remarkable and inspiring. This week, Kevin talks to Johnny about how it started and where it’s going. Learn more about Johnny Be Truant and his work: Visit the Sterling & Stone website: sterlingandstone.net Get into the Self Publishing Podcast: selfpublishingpodcast.com || Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Got a question for Kevin and his guests? Call us at 281-809-WORD (9673) and leave a voicemail that Kevin can read on air! Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at kevintumlinson.com. || This episode of the Wordslinger Podcast is brought to you by Happy Pants Books. If you’re a coach, consultant, or keynote speaker and need to “publish or perish,” get your ideas out of your head and onto the page at happypantsbooks.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vic Mignogna is a voice and screen actor with a lot of passion and energy. He grew up watching “Star Trek” on television, and always wanted to have something to do with the show. Today, he and his cast and crew work hard to create a show that is every bit as amazing as the original. They’re continuing a tradition that even Gene Roddenberry would be proud of! Listen in on this week’s interview with Vic Mignogna, and go where no podcast has gone before. Learn more about Vic Mignogna and his work: Visit the Star Trek Continues website: startrekcontinues.com/ Follow on social media: Twitter —@vicmignogna and @trekcontinues Help fund the show with the Kirkstarter at http://kck.st/16MXnJU || Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Got a question for Kevin and his guests? Call us at 281-809-WORD (9673) and leave a voicemail that Kevin can read on air! Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at kevintumlinson.com. || This episode of the Wordslinger Podcast is brought to you by Happy Pants Books. If you’re a coach, consultant, or keynote speaker and need to “publish or perish,” get your ideas out of your head and onto the page at happypantsbooks.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen McCullough started in retail, but when her clothing store shut down she wanted a change. She connected with a coach, got some ideas together, and then jumped into a career of public speaking. Today, she’s an energetic and in-demand keynote speaker who talks to corporations and associations about everything from the value of change to customer service and working with Gen Y employees. Listen in on one of most fascinating Wordslinger interviews so far, and learn how you, too, could get into a career in public speaking. Learn more about Karen McCullough's work: Visit her website: karenmccullough.com Follow her on social media: Twitter —@k_mccullough Facebook — The Facebook address given in the show is incorrect. Visit Karen on Facebook at facebook.com/karenmccullough1 || Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || Got a question for Kevin and his guests? Call us at 281-809-WORD (9673) and leave a voicemail that Kevin can read on air! Subscribe and start following the Wordslinger Podcast at kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at bit.ly/1zZHmas Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at kevintumlinson.com. || This episode of the Wordslinger Podcast is brought to you by Happy Pants Books. If you’re a coach, consultant, or keynote speaker and need to “publish or perish,” get your ideas out of your head and onto the page at happypantsbooks.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices