Posts tagged indie publishing
Indie Author Spotlight - K.C. O'Neill
Indie Author Spotlight - K.C. O'Neill

'm a big fan of anyone who takes charge of their own dreams and makes them into a reality. And no one does that better than the indie author. I'm proud to be a part of this community, because the whole industry is filled with helpful, supportive, brilliant people who are out to accomplish their dreams, no matter what. They're self aware, generous, responsive, innovative thinkers who take responsibility for their own path in life. What's not to love? 

This week I'm putting a spotlight on one indie author in particular, my new friend K.C. O'Neill. She's recently released her book, "Just Parker," now available on Amazon. Put it on your Kindle and give it a read. But before that, get an inside peek into its development and promotion, and the author behind it.

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Day in the Life, Story Maker, Self Publishing, Indie Publishing, Indie Author SpotlightKevin Tumlinsoninterview, author, indie publishing

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Are you tuning in to the Wordslinger Podcast?
Are you tuning in to the Wordslinger Podcast?

Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a talker. So it shouldn't be any shock to learn that I have a weekly podcast called The Wordslinger Podcast. And I want you to tune in! 

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Wordslinger PodcastKevin Tumlinsonpodcast, wordslinger, self publish, indie publishing, author, story, free range human, anime

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[AUTHOR INTERVIEW] John McGuire - Indie fiction author
[AUTHOR INTERVIEW] John McGuire - Indie fiction author

John McGuire is another one of those "Unboxers" i met via the Self Publishing Podcast. He's something of an eclectic author, dipping into a variety of genres (including Steampunk ... one of my personal faves!). I was privileged to get a chance to ask John a few questions about his work as an indie publisher, and get his insights on the industry.

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InterviewKevin Tumlinsondark fantasy, steampunk, science fiction, comic, comic book, indie author, indie publishing, traditional publishing

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[AUTHOR INTERVIEW] Stacy Claflin on YA Paranormal Romance
[AUTHOR INTERVIEW] Stacy Claflin on YA Paranormal Romance

This week, I had the privilege of swapping interviews with one of my fellow Unboxers, author Stacy Claflin (you can read my interview here). Stacy discusses her work in YA paranormal romance (aren't all YA romances paranormal?), and talks about some of her upcoming projects including her Gone series.

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InterviewKevin TumlinsonStacy Claflin, fiction, YA, paranormal, series, author, indie author, indie publishing, interview

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Wordslinger's Workflow - Ep 002 - A workflow for indie authors

Another episode is up and ready for your viewing pleasure! You can watch it below. 

Before that, I thought I'd muse a bit on what it means to have a workflow as an author. If you're an indie publisher, I think you'll vibe to this. If you're a reader, think of it as a sneak peek into how the magic happens!

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Author Coaching, Write ThinkingKevin Tumlinsonwriting, discipline, author, indie author, indie publishing, author coaching, Asana, workflow, scrivener, evernote

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Ep. 001 - Kevin in a Closet
Ep. 001 - Kevin in a Closet

It's been a while since I did a video blog. REALLY sorry about that. Things. And stuff. And here's a new one (it's a start).

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vlog for some reason, WordslingerKevin Tumlinsonvideo blog, YouTube, books, indie author, indie publishing

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[NEW BOOK!} Sawyer Jackson & the Long Land - Available 7/1
[NEW BOOK!} Sawyer Jackson & the Long Land - Available 7/1

I am stupid excited to announce that Sawyer Jackson & the Long Land will be available as an ebook on July 1, 2014!

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103% - First draft DONE for "Sawyer Jackson & the Long Land"
103% - First draft DONE for "Sawyer Jackson & the Long Land"

I couldn't be more excited about this. Don't let the drab little period at the end of that last sentence fool you. I'm walking that thin line of using up the world's supply of exclamation points. 

But awesome!

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Write Thinking, YAKevin Tumlinsonebook, indie author, indie publishing, Citadel, Sawyer Jackson

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[AVAILABLE NOW!] Citadel: Children of Light is HERE!
[AVAILABLE NOW!] Citadel: Children of Light is HERE!

It’s here! Citadel: Children of Light is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon! You can buy a digital copy instantly, and the print version should be available through Amazon’s regular channel within 48 hours. In the meantime, if you just can’t wait to get your hands on a fresh, warm, delicious print copy of the book, you can buy it here: https://www.createspace.com/4806234

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[NEW RELEASE] Citadel: Children of Light - Available June 1!
[NEW RELEASE] Citadel: Children of Light - Available June 1!

I've been sitting on this for days. Partly because I wanted to get a few things in order before making an "official" announcement, but more because I can hardly believe it.

Citadel: Children of Light is DONE!

It's long overdue, and it's at the heart of so many sleepless nights for me that I can't even start to tell you. But as of this past weekend all writing and all edits are finished! 

Bonus news, I have the new cover galley! In case you didn't notice it when you came in.

So what lies ahead? 

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The "one sure trick" to marketing for indie authors
The "one sure trick" to marketing for indie authors

Marketing is hard. Also, marketing is easy.

And if that makes your head hurt, it's worse knowing how absolutely true both those statements are. I'm learning, as I dig deeper into marketing my own books, that the whole system is kind of conflicted and confused from within. 

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Write Thinking, Marketing Tips, Indie PublishingKevin Tumlinsonmarketing, indie author, indie publishing, writing, author, ebook

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The icky business parts of writing
The icky business parts of writing

Some of you know (or may have figured out) that I'm doing a deep dive into self publishing as a business platform. There's a ton to learn in this area, especially since it keeps growing when I'm not looking. I'm listing to podcasts (the guys at SelfPublishingPodcast.com are fantastic and entertaining), reading tons of books, blogs, and articles, and generally just obsessing over the business and marketing side of my writing. It helps to work in Marketing as a "day job." Lots of transfer back and forth.

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Write Thinking, Self Publishing, Maker CommunityKevin Tumlinsonindie publishing, author, writing, tools, community

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Short-changing Scrivener
Short-changing Scrivener

A while back I wrote about my "tools of trade" — the go-to tools I rely on to do my work. Not much has changed on that front, and all of those tools are still a delicious part of my nutritious workday. But I feel like I may have short-changed a piece of software that I've come to adore, and that I believe has some value that even the guys who make it may not consider.

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Self Publishing, Write ThinkingKevin Tumlinsonscrivener, script, screenwriting, author, indie publishing, indie author, writing, software, tools, resources

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Citadel: First Colony — Serialized on Wattpad!
Citadel: First Colony — Serialized on Wattpad!

If you've had a hard time deciding to read Citadel: First Colony, here's your chance to read it for free! 

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Books by Kevin, Book Projects, Citadel, Free Books, YAKevin Tumlinsonebook, free, serialized novel, chapter, wattpad, author, self publish, indie author, indie publishing

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