The Wordslinger Podcast

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