The Wordslinger Podcast

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

This week we chat with a British chap of impeccable quality. Kevin’s good friend (and possibly hetero-lifemate) Martin Ridgway drops in to talk about UX—user experience design. Ever thought about how you brand registers with the people you interact with? Thinking it through can be the difference between success and failure. Get some pointers on how to design a user experience that’s right for you and your brand. Learn more about Martin Ridgway’s work: Visit Perficient XD’s website at perficientxd.com Like them on Facebook at facebook.com/perficientxd || 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

We all have our body issues. Gregg McBride just had more than most. At 400 pounds, he was unhappy and feeling hopeless. He went through the diet hamster wheel a few times before finally figuring out what works—small, iterative changes that make weight loss part of your daily habits, rather than a sheer test of will power. Gregg talks about his experience and gives a few tips on eating and living healthier on this very lightweight (but heavy hitting!) Wordslinger episode. Learn more about Gregg McBride: “Weightless: My Life as a Fat Man and How I Escaped It” - http://amzn.to/1yjLynq “Just Stop Eating So Much” - http://amzn.to/1IKtsO3 Visit Gregg online: http://.juststopeatingsomuch.com Read his blog: http://blog.juststopeatingsomuch.com/ Writer & Producer with Bridesmaids films: http://www.bridesmadefilms.com And like him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreggMcBridePage?ref=br_tf || 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 http://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

Stephen Jepson is a dynamo! At 74 years old, he’s just about the most energetic man on the planet, and he’s developed a means of defying age and keeping his brain and his body sharp and fit. Now he’s on a mission to share what he’ learned, and help other people get past the misconception that our brains have to deteriorate with age. Listen in as Stephen takes over the Wordslinger Podcast and energizes Kevin and his audience with a powerful motivation to get moving, get thinking, and get energized! Learn more about Stephen Jepson and his work: Never Leave the Playground: neverleavetheplayground.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 http://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

|| Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || John Kovalic is a cartoonist and the the creative mind behind the Dork Tower comic strip, as well as games you probably know and love. Apples to Apples, Kobolds Ate My Baby, and Munchkins—just to name a few. John’s career stretches back to his teens, and includes a lot of amazing leaps that have led him straight to doing the work he loves, every single day. In this episode, we talk to John about his work and his workflow, about game design, and about turning off the Internet for the day … probably the most terrifying conversation Kevin has ever participated in. Learn more about John Kovalic and his career: Dork Tower — http://www.dorktower.com Connect on Twitter — @muskrat_john 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 http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.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 www.happypantsbooks.com || Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Marc Isaacs got a private message through his acting profile page on Facebook, he had no idea just how strange and bizarre his life was going to become. He discovered that he had NINE very young brothers and sisters in the Canadian foster care system, all without birth certificates or personal records of any kind! What followed over the next few months was an adventure in meeting his new family, and exploring the ins and outs of potential international adoption. Plus a little bit of laser tag. This is an incredible and touching story about a man doing everything in his means to help family he never even knew he had. Learn more about Marc and his career on IMDB: http://imdb.to/1I1shv0 GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN OR 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 http://kevintumlinson.com/podcast And on iTunes (rate us!) at http://bit.ly/1zZHmas Learn more about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.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 www.happypantsbooks.com Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Story plays a huge role in the development and growth of a business. And no one knows that batter that Rachel Parker—CEO & Founder of Resonance Content Marketing. This week Kevin talks to Rachel about the power of storytelling in building a brand and nurturing a business. Content is king, and Rachel is the queen of content! Learn more about Rachel and her company, Resonance Content Marketing, at http://www.resonancecontent.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every life has its tragedies and pain. That’s all part of the story. But you don’t have to let that pain define who you are. It’s part of the story, not the WHOLE story. This week we chat with Tammy McDonald, author of “Shifted Vision: Finding new life in the midst of devastation,” and founder of Shifted Vision Ministries. Learn how to turn around tragedy to make it an empowering part of your story. Learn more about Tammy and her ministry, and get your hands on “Shifted Vision” at http://www.shiftedvisionministries.com/ As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This great interview with Marianne Cantwell, author of “Be a Free Range Human,” might have been called “Wordslinger Redux!” After two interview sessions and half a dozen re-recordings of the intro (thanks to some weird technical glitches), this is the interview that fought to be heard. So enjoy. And if you have any questions for Marianne or for Kevin, send them along. Get your hands on “Be a Free Range Human” on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1uHxlkm And you can visit Marianne online at http://www.free-range-human.com As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Start following the podcast at http://www.wordslingerpodcast.com Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kevin chats with Andy Nulman, author of “POW! Right Between the Eyes: Profiting from the power of surprise.” Andy talks about his book, the role of story in surprise marketing, and even the faux pas (or was it genius?) of the Apple/U2 album gaff. Pick up a copy (or 12) of Andy’s book on Amazon: http://amzn.to/ZdfZ27 And you can visit Andy online and keep up with his blog at http://powrightbetweentheeyes.typepad.com/ As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Start following the podcast at http://www.kevintumlinson.com/podcast Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin talks to Bob Beaver of CDS Productions about his work in creating anime parody dubs. What’s legal and what isn’t? Who’s the audience? Why do this crazy thing in the first place? Find out more about the fun and funny world of anime parodies as Bob Beaver answers all. Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kevin talks with video blogger Paul Campbell, from the Real United States Vlog, about storytelling with YouTube. Learn about Paul and his blog, plus his new production company Perspicacity Films (say THAT three times real fast), and get an inside look at what it takes to make the YouTube magic happen. Visit Paul Campbell online: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealUnitedStatesVlog Website: http://realunitedstates.com/ As always, get more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his work at www.kevintumlinson.com. Start following the podcast at http://www.kevintumlinson.com/podcast Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First episode! This week, Kevin Tumlinson introduces the Wordslinger Podcast, tells you the point of it all, and gives you some tips on storytelling and marketing. Learn the secret to writing a book in 30 days! Plus learn how "free" can be the start of a good marketing funnel for your business. Whether you're one of Kevin's readers, an indie author, or just someone needs a little marketing advice, there's a story here waiting for you. This week's news story comes from the following article: http://www.viralglobalnews.com/technology/apple-icloud-vulnerable-to-phone-password-breaker-software/16161/ Start following the podcast at http://www.kevintumlinson.com/podcast And be sure to check out the website for more information about Kevin Tumlinson and his books: http://www.kevintumlinson.com Interested in author coaching? http://www.kevintumlinson.com/author-coaching Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices