The Wordslinger Podcast
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The Wordslinger Podcast
From award-winning and bestselling author J. Kevin Tumlinson, this weekly podcast explores the stories that shape us into who we are, and shape the world into what it can become. There are interviews with authors and non-authors, deep dives into useful ideas, and solo-slinger episodes that are authe...
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Make Them Suffer (and other Writing Craft Tips)
What makes a story impossible to put down?
It usually starts with one uncomfortable truth: You have to make your characters suffer.
In thi...
5 Scams Targeting Writers Right Now
Writers are dreamers — and unfortunately, scammers know it.
In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, I’m breaking down 5 scams targeting writ...
3 Things Writers Should Stop Worrying About
Writers waste a lot of energy worrying about the wrong things.
In this episode of the Wordslinger 10-Shot, Kevin talks about finishing a...
5 Publishing Trends Writers Should Watch
What publishing trends should writers be paying attention to right now?
In this episode of the Wordslinger 10-Shot, Kevin looks at five...
The Pulp Fiction Strategy for Modern Authors
What if the old pulp fiction model is exactly what modern authors need right now?
In this episode of the Wordslinger 10-Shot, Kevi...
The Pulp Fiction Strategy for Modern Authors
What if the old pulp fiction model is exactly what modern authors need right now?
In this episode of the Wordslinger 10-Sho...
Why Bad AI Writing Might Make You a Better Writer
Can bad AI writing actually make you a better writer?
In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin talks through what he’s working on right...
Why Bad AI Writing Might Make You a Better Writer
Can bad AI writing actually make you a better writer?
In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin talks through what he’s working o...
The Future of Writing Is Human + AI
What happens when you let AI touch your novel?
In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I talk honestly about experimenting with AI during...
The Future of Writing Is Human + AI
What happens when you let AI touch your novel?
In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I talk honestly about experimenting with AI...
How I Use AI Without Letting It Write My Books
Writers are arguing about AI. But the better question is: how can we use the tools without giving up the work?
In this episode of the Wordslinge...
How I Use AI Without Letting It Write My Books
Writers are arguing about AI. But the better question is: how can we use the tools without giving up the work?
In this episode of the Wor...
I Put This Book Aside for Two Years. Here’s What Happened
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a stuck book is stop forcing it.
In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, I’m back from a two-day dri...
I Put This Book Aside for Two Years. Here’s What Happened
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a stuck book is stop forcing it.
In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, I’m back from a two-day dri...
My Exact Publishing Process (After 70+ Books)
If you’ve ever felt like publishing a book is more confusing than it should be… you’re not alone.
After writing and publishing 70+ books, I real...
My Exact Publishing Process (After 70+ Books)
If you’ve ever felt like publishing a book is more confusing than it should be… you’re not alone.
After writing and publishing 70+ books, I real...
The Problem with Draft2Digital’s New Policy
Draft2Digital just made a major change—and a lot of indie authors aren’t happy about it.
In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I break down the new Dr...
The Problem with Draft2Digital’s New Policy
Draft2Digital just made a major change—and a lot of indie authors aren’t happy about it.
In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I break down the...
Traditional Publishing Is Breaking (why I chose Indie-first)
Traditional publishing is shifting… fast. And if you're a writer trying to decide your path, the rules you’ve been told may already be outdated.
...
Traditional Publishing Is Breaking (why I chose Indie-first)
Traditional publishing is shifting… fast. And if you're a writer trying to decide your path, the rules you’ve been told may already be outdated.
...
Your Author Platform Matters More Than Your Book
Your author platform isn’t optional anymore—it’s everything.
In today’s shifting landscape of AI, social media uncertainty, and changing reader...
Your Author Platform Matters More Than Your Book
Your author platform isn’t optional anymore—it’s everything.
In today’s shifting landscape of AI, social media uncertainty, and changing reader...
You Don’t Need More Time—You Need This Instead
Think you don’t have time to write? Think again.
In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I’m breaking down the real reason most writers struggle to fini...
You Don’t Need More Time—You Need This Instead
Think you don’t have time to write? Think again.
In today’s Wordslinger 10-Shot, I’m breaking down the real reason most writers struggle to fini...
The Writing Trick That Unstuck My Novel
Ever hit that moment in a story where everything just… stops?
You’re tens of thousands of words into a novel and suddenly the story feels stuck....
The Writing Trick That Unstuck My Novel
Ever hit that moment in a story where everything just… stops?
You’re tens of thousands of words into a novel and suddenly the story feels...
3 Writing Habits That Work Better Than a Perfect Writing Routine
Most writers are waiting for the perfect writing routine.
The perfect desk.
The perfect coffee shop.
The perfect time of day.
...
3 Writing Habits That Work Better Than a Perfect Writing Routine
Most writers are waiting for the perfect writing routine.
The perfect desk.The perfect coffee shop.The perfect time of day.
...
Most People Don’t Actually Want to Be Writers
Episode 293
A hard truth:
Most people don’t actually want to be writers.
They want to have written.
There’s a difference.
Most People Don’t Actually Want to Be Writers
Episode 293
A hard truth:
Most people don’t actually want to be writers.They want to have written.
There’s a di...
3 Ways to Know If You Should Finish, Pause, or Abandon Your Book
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 292
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🎙️ In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson tackles a topic every writer...
3 Ways to Know If You Should Finish, Pause, or Abandon Your Book
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 292
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🎙️ In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson tackles a topic...
6 Ways I Use AI While Writing My Books (Not What You Think)
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 291 – AI Tips for Writers
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AI Is Beating Writers at Their Own Game (Here’s the Only Way to Win)
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The Analog Rebellion: Why Creators Are Walking Away from Big Tech
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I Stopped Typing My Novels — Here’s What Happened
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Why Productivity Almost Killed My Creativity
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What 2025 taught me about writing
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No One Is Watching—So Why Should You Keep Creating?
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The Ethics and Practicalities of AI in Publishing with JD Lasica and Alessandra Torre
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