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The Wordslinger Podcast

The Wordslinger Podcast

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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 authentic and real, aimed at giving you the best, most honest advice about life as a writer, creator, and creative entrereneur. Every episode is a story. It's all about the story here.J. Kevin Tumlinson アート マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • I Sold 10 Million Books and All I Got was this AI Witch Hunt

    I Sold 10 Million Books and All I Got was this AI Witch Hunt
    2026/08/06
    I sold more than 10 million books over the course of my writing career—and somehow I’m still spending my time talking about AI witch hunts. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, I dig into the growing problem of AI detection tools, false accusations, and platforms giving users new ways to report writers for supposedly creating “AI slop.” These tools are producing false positives, damaging reputations, costing writers subscribers, and potentially putting publishing contracts and careers at risk. And the deeper problem is that writers are increasingly being treated as guilty before they’ve had any opportunity to defend their work. But this episode isn’t only about AI. I also talk about what selling 10 million books has taught me about long-term success, why your career may look very different when you view it in aggregate, and why writers should spend less time obsessing over goals and more time building a reliable creative process. We’ll also explore: • Why AI detection software is dangerous for writers • How false accusations can create real financial damage • Why outrage-driven content is tempting—but creatively limiting • What 20 years of book sales taught me about success • Why consistency matters more than ambitious daily goals • How to build a writing habit without burning yourself out • Why your backlist is one of your greatest career assets • How the “same but different” principle applies to books, covers, and branding • Why writers, creators, and entrepreneurs need a unified platform Your writing career will not be built by one viral moment, one massive launch, or one perfect book. It will be built by showing up, improving your process, and creating work consistently over time. If you’re a writer looking for practical, honest guidance on writing, publishing, marketing, creative business, and building a sustainable author career, subscribe to the Wordslinger channel. This is the place for writers who want real-world advice for every stage of the writing and publishing journey. TIMECODES 00:00 – Welcome to Wordslinger 00:50 – The AI detection witch hunt 02:10 – Why AI detectors generate false positives 03:03 – Writers losing contracts over AI accusations 03:59 – The financial consequences for Substack writers 05:23 – Could AI detection become automated defamation? 06:29 – LinkedIn introduces AI-slop reporting 07:56 – How trolls weaponize reporting tools 08:54 – Why outrage content gets more views 09:59 – Refusing to become the AI witch-hunt show 10:51 – Selling 10 million books and earning $2.4 million 12:08 – What long-term success actually looks like 13:41 – How one book can suddenly change a career 14:47 – The power of a breakout book 15:16 – Why process matters more than goals 16:46 – What happens after you reach the goal 17:41 – Building consistency like a muscle 18:30 – Why starting too big leads to failure 19:05 – How to create a sustainable writing habit 20:42 – Turning consistency into finished books 21:10 – Writing lucrative commissioned fiction 21:58 – Why your backlist is where the real money lives 22:58 – Expanding and tightening the Wordslinger brand 24:01 – The “same but different” principle 25:28 – Using genre expectations in covers and branding 26:49 – Building a consistent author platform 27:43 – Why subscribing helps support the show 29:06 – Final thoughts VISIT AND CONNECT Wordslinger Podcast: https://wordslingerpodcast.com Improve your writing with ProWritingAid: https://tidd.ly/3NCdlk5 Publish and distribute your books with Draft2Digital: https://draft2digital.com/wordslinger Get virtual assistant support through AuthorAnchor: https://authoranchor.com Find Kevin and his books: https://kevintumlinson.com Join Kevin on Substack: https://kevintumlinson.substack.com Subscribe to the Wordslinger YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast QUESTION FOR YOU Do you think AI detection tools protect writers—or create an even greater threat to their careers? Leave your answer in the comments. I read and respond to every comment. #WritingAdvice #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #AIDetection #ArtificialIntelligence #AuthorBusiness #WritingCommunity #CreativeEntrepreneur #BookPublishing #AuthorBranding #WritingProcess #WordslingerPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • AI Witch Hunts and the New Writing Economy

    AI Witch Hunts and the New Writing Economy
    2026/07/30

    AI detectors are accusing real writers of using artificial intelligence—and people are losing grades, contracts, opportunities, and reputations because of unreliable software.

    Meanwhile, writers are still wrestling with another difficult question: How do you actually build a sustainable writing career when book sales alone may not provide a dependable living?

    In this episode of Wordslinger, J. Kevin Tumlinson examines the growing AI-detection witch hunt, the difference between using AI as a creative tool and allowing it to replace creativity, and the unfair consequences writers face when flawed technology is treated as proof.

    Kevin also explores the changing economics of the writing life. A successful writing career may not look like the romantic version many of us imagined. It may require multiple income streams, smarter financial planning, a larger platform, and enough runway to keep creating without constantly worrying about the next paycheck.

    In this episode:

    00:00 — Welcome to Wordslinger

    01:11 — Why AI detection software is a scam

    02:13 — Writers and students facing false accusations

    03:29 — Why good writing can trigger AI detectors

    04:21 — The hypocrisy of feeding writers’ work into AI

    05:15 — Legitimate and accessible uses of AI

    06:18 — How disabled writers can use AI as assistive technology

    07:23 — Translation and language tools for authors

    08:20 — When technology supports creativity

    09:32 — Leonardo da Vinci, Stan Lee, and outsourced creation

    11:46 — AI companies destroying rare books

    14:11 — Are we responsible stewards of AI?

    15:42 — How writers can actually make a living

    17:13 — The fantasy versus reality of the writing life

    19:22 — Building multiple streams of writing income

    21:31 — Stop laying track directly in front of the train

    24:29 — Creating financial runway before leaving your job

    26:35 — The two financial tracks every writer needs

    28:48 — Keeping writing at the center of your career

    30:57 — Where to connect with Kevin

    Whether you are an author, freelance writer, artist, podcaster, publisher, or creative entrepreneur, the real question is not whether technology or the publishing industry will change. They will.

    The question is whether you can use the tools available, diversify your income, protect your creative identity, and build a career capable of surviving those changes.

    What do you think? Are AI detectors protecting writers—or creating a modern witch hunt? And can authors still expect to earn a living primarily from book sales?

    Share your thoughts in the comments.

    Subscribe to Wordslinger for practical, honest guidance on writing, publishing, marketing, creative business, technology, and the mindset required to build a lasting writing career. This is the place for writers who want informed, experience-driven help throughout every stage of their writing and publishing journey.

    VISIT AND CONNECT:

    Wordslinger Podcast

    [https://wordslingerpodcast.com](https://wordslingerpodcast.com)

    Improve your writing with ProWritingAid

    [https://tidd.ly/3NCdlk5](https://tidd.ly/3NCdlk5)

    Publish wide with Draft2Digital

    [https://draft2digital.com/wordslinger](https://draft2digital.com/wordslinger)

    Get professional support with AuthorAnchor

    [https://authoranchor.com](https://authoranchor.com)

    Find Kevin and his books

    [https://kevintumlinson.com](https://kevintumlinson.com)

    Join Kevin on Substack

    [https://kevintumlinson.substack.com](https://kevintumlinson.substack.com)

    #WritingCommunity #AuthorTube #ArtificialIntelligence #AIDetection #WritingCareer #IndieAuthors #SelfPublishing #CreativeEntrepreneur #PublishingAdvice #Wordslinger


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  • I Almost Quit Writing… Then I Built a System Around My Chaos

    I Almost Quit Writing… Then I Built a System Around My Chaos
    2026/07/23

    I came this close to walking away from writing forever.

    After a traditional publishing deal went sideways, I paid back the advance, lost the rights for a stretch, and seriously believed my career was over before it started. What saved me wasn’t “just write every day.” It was building a deliberate system around the chaos of multiple projects, side hustles, and creative energy.

    In this Wordslinger 10-Shot I break down the exact approach I still use today so I can keep finishing books while running a podcast, YouTube channel, coaching, and other ventures without burning out or falling into shiny-object syndrome.

    You’ll learn:

    How I use directed intensity instead of forcing myself to grind on one thing

    Why strategic “side quests” actually help me finish more fiction

    The simple scheduling trick that keeps everything moving

    How secondary skills and businesses can feed (not steal from) your main writing career

    Whether you’re a novelist, indie author, content creator, or multi-passionate entrepreneur, this system is designed for people who refuse to choose just one lane.

    Timestamps

    00:00 – The deal that almost ended my writing career

    01:12 – Why “just write more” wasn’t the answer

    02:45 – Directed intensity: my core rule for juggling projects

    04:20 – Side quests vs. shiny object syndrome

    06:10 – How I schedule production days and recovery

    07:55 – Secondary “encodings” that actually support your writing

    09:15 – Final thoughts + invitation

    Resources & Links

    Wordslinger Podcast → https://wordslingerpodcast.com

    ProWritingAid (my go-to editing tool) → https://tidd.ly/3NCdlk5

    Draft2Digital → https://draft2digital.com/wordslinger

    AuthorAnchor → https://authoranchor.com

    Find all my books & more → https://kevintumlinson.com

    Join me on Substack → https://kevintumlinson.substack.com

    If you’re a writer or creative entrepreneur looking for practical, no-fluff guidance on building a sustainable writing and publishing career, this is the channel for you. Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and let’s keep growing together.

    Drop a comment and tell me: What’s the biggest “chaos” you’re trying to organize in your creative life right now?#Wordslinger #IndieAuthor #WritingLife #CreativeEntrepreneur #AuthorTips


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    26 分
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