WPC-054 - Writing your way back to good with Stephen Schwertley

WPC-054 - Writing your way back to good with Stephen Schwertley

After suffering a stroke, Stephen Schwertley needed something that would help him rediscover how his brain worked, and redevelop a few lost skills and abilities. Forever denied beer (ouch), he turned to red wine and writing. Not long after, Enemy in the Heartland was complete, and a new writing career was born. This episode, Stephen chats with Kevin about his "writing therapy," and how he got back to good through his books.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonOctober 23, 2015Steve Schwertley, author, fiction

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WPC-053 - Prosperity for Writers with Honoree Corder

When it comes to writing (and success), it's all in your head. Or, at the very least, it starts in your head, where old and new beliefs clash, and you have the power to decide exactly how you want to proceed. No one knows this better than Honoree Corder. Listen in as Honoree discusses how she came to her own success, and how you can too.

Kevin TumlinsonOctober 16, 2015

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WPC-052 - Feasting on Fiction with Christian A Brown

Bestselling Author Christian A. Brown writes epic fantasy that has a unique edge, and it has people talking. But author success is about more than the book, and Christian shares some of his marketing wisdom in this week's epic fantasy interview.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonOctober 9, 2015Christian A. Brown, Fantasy, Fiction, Marketing

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WPC-051 - Facebook Ads for Authors with Mark Dawson

Mark Dawson could stop. He makes plenty of money from his bestselling novels. He doesn't have to show anyone how to boost sales or amp up their mailing list using Facebook ads. But as an indie author himself, he knows how tough it is for the self published to find a way to grow. That's why he created his course, Facebook Ads for Authors. Listen in on this interview with Mark, and learn how you can use this powerful tool in your own business.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonOctober 2, 2015Mark Dawson, Marketing, Facebook Ads, Authors, entrepreneur

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WPC-050 - Powerful Words with Clark Gaither

We all stumble every now and then, and we all have our issues and challenges to overcome. Few people know that better than Clark Gaither. As a doctor, he expected he would help others deal with their own challenges and ailments, but never expected face some of his own. Now he is building a career around helping people face and overcome those things that might hold them back.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonSeptember 25, 2015Clark Gaither, author, Powerful Words

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WPC-049 - Pop-Up Entrepreneur with Seth Livingston

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.

Kevin TumlinsonSeptember 18, 2015

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WPC-048 - Above Extremely Average Indie Publishing with Brian D Meeks

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.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonSeptember 11, 2015indie, author, publishing, fiction

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WPC-047 - Talking Martian with Andy Weir (the anniversary episode!)

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'.

Kevin TumlinsonSeptember 4, 2015

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WPC-046 - Selling Books in More Places with Dan Wood of 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.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonAugust 28, 2015Dan Wood, Draft2Digital, ebooks, author, publishing, indie author, indie publishing

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WPC-045 - Writing for Comics and Novels with Jonathan Maberry

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.

Kevin TumlinsonAugust 21, 2015

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WPC-044 - Alphabet Success with Tim Fargo

After a few mistakes lead to his bankruptcy in '91, Tim Fargo came back strong and started a business he would later sell for $20 million. He outlines his steps to success in his book Alphabet Success. And today, he's the founder of TweetJukeBox, which is on track to be another big success story (and a very handy tool for authors).

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonAugust 14, 2015Tim Fargo, success, millionaire

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WPC-043 - Creative Writing Career with Justin Sloan

When most people think about a creative writing career, they're thinking in terms of novels and short stories. But the reality is there are tons of ways to make a living as a storyteller. Justin Sloan has explored a lot of these, and is currently making his living as a video game writer for Telltale Games, working on titles such as Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. Listen in on this fantastic interview with Justin as he discusses what it takes to make a career out of creative writing.

Kevin TumlinsonAugust 7, 2015

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WPC-042 - Agree Disagree or Qualify with Daniel J Cohen

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.

Kevin TumlinsonJuly 31, 2015

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WPC-041 - The Art of Life Hacking with Noah Elias

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.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonJuly 17, 2015Noah Elias, fine art, business, mentorship, mentor, God, unconventional, income, coaching, life hacking

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WPC-040 - Starting an RV Life with Kevin Tumlinson

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!

Kevin TumlinsonJune 26, 2015

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WPC-039 - Asking For Everything With Dr Renee Matthews

Have you ever watched a talk show host on TV and thought, "I'd like to do that?" Dr. Renee did. And unlike a lot of us, once she decided that was something she wanted to do, she actually went out and did it. And that idea—ask for what you want, take action to get what you want—is at the heart of her work and career. As a medical doctor, Renee is an expert who shares her viewpoint every week. As the host of a YouTube channel, she brings in other experts as guests, and provides her audience with an amazing array of insight. And it's all there for the asking.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonJune 19, 2015medince, talk show, Dr Renee Matthews, YouTube

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WPC-038 - Finding Mentors with Geoff Woods

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.

Kevin TumlinsonJune 5, 2015

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WPC-037 - Reading Body Language with Alicia Cuello

Alicia Cuello
Speaker and a Leading Authority on Body Language
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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.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonMay 29, 2015body language, Alicia Cuello, sales, super power, mind control, hypnotism, marketing, success, business

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WPC-036 - Caffeinated Entrepreneurship with Brendan Hufford

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.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonMay 15, 2015Brendan Hufford, entrepreneur, coffee, podcast, God, marketing, faith, help

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WPC-035 - Finding Work You Love with Grant Baldwin

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.

Podcast, InterviewKevin TumlinsonMay 8, 2015career, entrepreneur, job, work, Grant Baldwin, coaching, consulting, speaking

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