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@carolmeyer8655 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful podcast; I'm so happy I discovered it today. I loved this episode; I've been following Wendy Dale since I found her channel about a year ago; now I’m looking forward to listening to more episodes of your podcast.
@WordslingerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
I'm glad you liked it! Welcome!
@PaulAtreidesMuadDib 27 күн бұрын
Dave, I got the paperback and I am thoroughly looking forward to reading it cover to cover during my annual vacay that I take from Christmas to Epipihany! Maybe it will be a little cold here in S Texas and I can curl up with a fire and the Book
@WordslingerPodcast 25 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great way to spend some time over the holiday!
@RealMiSeRey 27 күн бұрын
Your desk owl has to be called Orwell, after another great writer 🦉
@WordslingerPodcast 25 күн бұрын
Ooo… that’s a contender!
@AdamCollings Ай бұрын
Cool interview. I've seen a few of Dave's videos. I'll have to check out his book.
@WordslingerPodcast 27 күн бұрын
Worth the read! Make sure you leave a review-they help a lot (and I know Dave is reading every one, heh)
@AdamCollings Ай бұрын
As a fellow Christ follower, I agree that what this world needs right now is more peacemakers.
@AdamCollings Ай бұрын
The ad spot was nicely amusing, even if as an Australian, I don't really get the whole pumpkin spice thing. This year I've been in a very busy season with my family and have only been able to do any kind of writing or creative activity on weekends. Once I'm over the end-of-year exhaustion, I plan to make next year more focussed.
@WordslingerPodcast Ай бұрын
It never even occurred to me that pumpkin spice wasn’t universal!
@MD.MILON.MIAH_ Ай бұрын
Amazing Content
@WordslingerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
I appreciate that.
@winkletter Ай бұрын
AI is great for making apps to do one-off tasks that can be useful to authors. I did something similar for making fantasy lexicons with simple letter swaps. Another app tells time differences between worlds connected by a portal. Yet another displays text with toggle switches to add/remove puns, cursing, and romance. There are so many new avenues to explore.
@KevinTumlinson Ай бұрын
Agreed! And those are great use cases!
@miodragdjuric9082 Ай бұрын
Casey is a scumbag !!!
@randybatten590 Ай бұрын
awsome!
@GreigStott Ай бұрын
Great chat, really enjoyed listening in to the conversation Kevin and Wendy, all the best from this Scotsman in Stratford Ontario Canada 🙏
@WordslingerPodcast Ай бұрын
I’m grateful for the kind words and support!
@timporter8886 2 ай бұрын
Great podcast! I've been following Wendy, after recently discovering her channel about memoir writing. She is a very inspirational character, almost exploding with enthusiasm. Really enjoyed listening to this. So refreshing to hear two intelligent adults discuss an interesting subject, with respectful interactions, I.e. not talking over the top of each other, and listening with interest. Brilliant post!
@suehacking7903 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kevin. I've been a fan of/follower of Wendy Dale for a few years, and she was instrumental in helping me form the structure for my own memoir, coming out in Jan 2025. Heels to Hiking Boots: Exploring the World to Find the Way Home. I like your example of the chicken soup and saltines as relatable. I think one point that needs to be highlighted is that a memoir, as Wendy says, must have a change in the character. In my book, it's from being a callous, non-caring kid, to a caring adult. Learning to love oneself before you can truly love others. Other themes of change might be from feeling you don't have a voice, to learning to speak up. These big changes are what we readers want to experience with the memoirist. The details of their lives, the things that happened, that demonstrate those journeys can run the gamut from wild adventures to mundane, but they all have to illustrate moments in that journey of change. A well-told story allows the reader to experience the same transformation as the author. Good luck on your own memoir journey. I, for one, would love stories of archaeology and adventure, interwoven with something vital you learned along the way. How did those adventures change you? Thanks again. Sue Muller Hacking www.thewritevoyage.com
@janepenstroke 2 ай бұрын
Excellent Instruction in writing memoir. Thank you for this podcast, Wordslinger.
@IntuitiveWriters 2 ай бұрын
I don’t think you can underestimate the tone of your voice for transmitting that same resonance of reason we all crave so much these days… just sayin’ (I was a fan from way back for that reason… before I had time to prioritize much actual listening. You were down to earth, honest, balanced, reflective… all the good things in the world.) And you’re right… hearing your voice just reflecting is grounding, unifying and speaks common sense. We hear that. 🎊
@WordslingerPodcast 27 күн бұрын
I’m sorry I’m only just seeing this! Thank you for this wonderful comment. I really appreciate the kind support!
@RealMiSeRey 2 ай бұрын
Me too, I listen and I'm slowly at catching up withe the KZbin. You are appreciated, believe me. I still have to watch this episode, just finished the audio while cleaning the house👍😁
@WordslingerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
I really appreciate the kind words! (despite me being really late in replying)
@RealMiSeRey 8 күн бұрын
No problem at all 🙏
@RealMiSeRey 2 ай бұрын
I have an AKA question for you, well maybe two. First, what equipment do you use for the podcast? For example, which microphone, what lighting, and which iPhone and its supporting arm do you have? Second, it’d be interesting to see the photos of your writing space. But maybe that is a bit of a cheeky ask. Just curious FYI you may know me in Substack as The Everyday Solopreneur AKA Mike😁
@WordslingerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
Mike! I'm catching up on comments (I really need to work out a way to keep up with these here... it just falls off my radar). Ok, since you had to wait two months for a response, let me answer right here: For podcasting, I use a Samson Q9U microphone, which I've loved. Great quality at a good price. I recently put a small logo sticker on it, to make it completely my own. :) I use a 100 LED light panel that I've had for several years for my lighting, and I bounce that from the ceiling over my desk. My office has a slanted soffit that works perfectly as a reflector/diffusor. Without it, I'd either have to use a soft box (which I do own) or some kind of reflector/flag. Or I'd need to just invest in a more modern light kit... which I've considered. Finally, I use my iPhone 14 max for a camera. I used to use my MacBook's built-in camera, but Apple introduced their Continuity feature a couple of years ago, and the camera on my iPhone can shoot in 4K. It ended up being perfect. Explaining how it's mounted is a little tricky... but let's give it a shot. I use a 42" Samsun Monitor/TV that's mounted on an arm on the wall above my desk. I have the desk at an angle, so the corner behind the TV is open. Back there I have a light stand that has my LED panel mounted on it. And attached to that is a sort of jointed arm I made from a few different clamps and camera mounts, as well as a magsafe mount for the phone. It's a little hard to describe... I'll have to work out a way to share a photo of it. But when it's time for me to do a podcast or record something, I mount the iPhone to this, swing it up so it's at eye level, and for good measure I run a charing cable to it from a USB port in a powerblock I have on my desk. That keeps the Phone from dying during a session... I'd have to go for several hours to run it down to zero (which has happened in the past). If it's just a real quick recording, no need for the cable, but I do it out of habit at this point. So there's some setup for every session, but it's very quick. And when I'm done, everything swings out of the way, and I get an unobstructed view of my giant monitor. I'll try to get a full view of the writing space at some point, but for now, if you can see this image on Facebook, you can at least see a hint of the podcasting setup. In that space under the monitor you can see the "arm" i built, in it's "not in use" stage: scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/467430598_10160695468927076_6510355864029783248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=5kxMKRlTjUgQ7kNvgHZdCtF&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&_nc_gid=AunXe2d4LYSWJxTP5zWCIXQ&oh=00_AYDk8IvzmBOG-ta-X2jLYgjhCuDwQ1nVTR4tl3XGzAsNJg&oe=677B193C
@RealMiSeRey 8 күн бұрын
Phew. That's quite a reply😁 New Year catch up I think. Thanks for the information, really appreciate it 🙏
@RealMiSeRey 2 ай бұрын
Slowly catching up with the episodes. I’m just letting them play randomly. It already feels like a personal conversation.
@RealMiSeRey 2 ай бұрын
I wish I had more time for all the interesting podcasts and KZbin. I listen to the Wordslinger podcast when I’m driving generally. Busy trying to catch up on KZbin. I know it's the same content (ish). The visual element makes it still rewarding. Keep it up man 👍
@winkletter 2 ай бұрын
I love their Discord-it's a great place to lurk. One nice thing about Discord in general is the lack of an algorithm deciding what I get to see.
@RealMiSeRey 2 ай бұрын
Love the format, as you asked. I’m a fan, but not a true fan. Sorry. 🤷 You are as much an influence and an inspiration to me as Jo Penn has been, just in a different way. I’m a subscriber for your Substack, not paid, again sorry. But you’ll see any comments signed as The Everyday Solopreneur. Take care man. See you around 👍
@IntuitiveWriters 3 ай бұрын
Just dropping in to thank you for saving my reading life! Finished Coelho Medallion. Brilliant. Didn’t say this in the review, but I love how you somehow manage to give such a perfect nod to all the tropes with skill and precision while providing us so much more than the usual to be interested by! You have a real gift with your creativity and balance. A joy to read! On to Atlantis Riddle… ✨🌟Thank you!
@WordslingerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
I'm so grateful for this, thank you! (and I'm sorry it took me two months to respond... I'm working on that!)
@sylviab8343 3 ай бұрын
Great interview! I know someone who's getting Taylor Moore books for Christmas😃📚 -- and I was inspired to comment because of your kind words and positive thoughts at the end of the show -- we all need that!
@WordslingerPodcast 8 күн бұрын
I hope they enjoyed those books!
@RealMiSeRey 3 ай бұрын
😂Love the ad👍🤣
@randybatten590 3 ай бұрын
great inspiration, as always
@IntuitiveWriters 3 ай бұрын
Of course, yes more content on Artisan Age! We need this unifying inspirational focus right now. 🎉
@robynsarty6104 3 ай бұрын
Reorganizing my bookcases while listening to this - three hours would be great! A couple things that stood out: - The Mayans also have a legend about the gods destroying humanity via a flood. They created beings three times. I forget the first destruction, the second was a flood. The third creation were declared good - aka humans. - Unsolved Mysteries did do aliens. I had nightmares as a child based on seeing an episode featuring blue glowing beings. I was convinced they were following me so throughout the day, I'd walk in circles because they had to follow each step and could only go so fast. I'd take steps in bed before falling asleep so they wouldn't be able to catch up at night. Needless to say, my parents were not impressed my nan let me watch it. 🤣
@AuthorpreneurPodcast 3 ай бұрын
I used to be a chronic outliner, and I would immediately lose interest in writing the first draft, but I wrote four books that way. However, I soon realised that I couldn't keep writing like that. Like you, I used the Dean Wesley Smith method, and writing my last story was a dream. However, my next few books have been difficult to write. I've started multiple projects and finished none, but I'm feeling down about my writing career and ability. Naturally, this negative self-talk has destroyed my productivity. Thanks for sharing this, it really helped me.
@robynsarty6104 4 ай бұрын
Turn the van into the mobile bookshop! Pop up bookstore at weddings!
@TheBeachBumBrigade 4 ай бұрын
Hey Kevin, I've been listening to the Wordslinger podcast and I just wanted to reach out and say thanks for the transparency in the last couple of episodes. The episode about pantsing/outlining hit me deep in the feels. I've been spinning my wheels for so long now - haven't released a new book since 2020. I've been using the pandemic and my cover design business and my divorce and my "day job" and a whole host of other things as excuses for my lack of "doing" anything. I've been in a funk that was borderline depression, putting on the happy face, pushing ahead with mindless "work" hoping it would all just work out somehow. Nick once told me that he thought you and I were kindred spirits and after listening to what you've been going through, I think he might be right. I can't say for sure, but listening to you "work" through your things on the podcast seems to be kindling the fire again. There's a small spark and maybe, just maybe, if I take care of it, it will become a flame again. Anyway, I say all this to say, "thanks." It has meant the world to me.
@winkletter 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I needed this today. I'm trying to write some fiction, but I keep tapping out as soon as the bell rings. I'm stuck on the idea that I need an idea in my head. This leads to creative avoidance (where I pour my creativity into avoidance.) I start shopping for a solution, but the solution is to stop shopping for a solution.
@WordslingerPodcast 4 ай бұрын
Creating on demand can be tough. We're asking a lot from that part of us that just wants to experience the joy of telling a good story. We're telling it to get to work. So do yourself a favor-let your creative side just play every now and then. The work part will come easier when you let yourself have time to enjoy being creative without the agenda.
@flaken99 4 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, You seem to be a busy man on podcasts. When do you have time to write? I have enjoyed your perspectives, keep it up.
@WordslingerPodcast 4 ай бұрын
It ain’t easy! But you make the time. Thanks for watching, and for the encouragement!
@AuthorpreneurPodcast 4 ай бұрын
Oh, the story ideas that this episode gave me. 😱
@WordslingerPodcast 4 ай бұрын
I look forward to seeing what you write!
@AuthorpreneurPodcast 4 ай бұрын
I wonder if the person reacted the way they did because they "might have" a secret mental health condition. Some people feel a lot of same about these things. And the reaction you got feels more like a triggered response.
@WordslingerPodcast 4 ай бұрын
Having gone through some things myself recently, I could see that. That’s why the world needs empathy!
@nicklang6798 5 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, missed hearing you
@WordslingerPodcast 4 ай бұрын
It’s good to be back!
@AuthorpreneurPodcast 5 ай бұрын
I agree that AI is a very dumb writer's room that does a partial read of your work before giving a critique. Obviously, I find AI frustrating.
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
It’s proven handy for research and brainstorming, but I wouldn’t trust it for a critique!
@RealMiSeRey 5 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, it’s so nice to see the face behind the voice. I’ve started listening to your podcast recently (I became aware of you via Joanna Penn’s podcast). I’m only just starting out with my writing career, very late in life. But never too late is it? Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and show support. Take care now.
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
Welcome! I’m thrilled to have you, and thank you for taking time to say hello!
@ubik2388 5 ай бұрын
Excellent insight about where the industry is headed and how to use AI as a tool.
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have more thoughts on this so I’ll share them in the future!
@Doglivinghere 5 ай бұрын
Can you fix the sound (in the interview section)?
@WordslingerPodcast 4 ай бұрын
I’ll have to look into it. I did t realize there was an issue. Thanks for letting me know!
@DonnellKing42 5 ай бұрын
I'm behind, so I just today listened to this on my podcatcher, and although I have already subscribed on KZbin, I wanted to come leave a comment. I appreciate your transparency and support you in your quest! I also agree 100% on the loyalty thing at the end. I was fortunate to have 34 years teaching at one college (which still amazes me), and I have to say they were quite supportive of me, demonstrating the kind of loyalty that is absent in most places. You certainly can't count on that. I would suggest thinking of your employer as your primary client-that helps you give full measure in your work, but anyone in business knows you don't want to depend on one client. Diversify. The whole W2 vs. 1099 distinction is artificial, designed to keep us trapped. Don't fall for it! Have your W2 income, fine, but you are ALWAYS self-employed, no matter how the IRS classifies you. Your take on these things was one reason among many I was happy to have you on my own podcast. Thank you!
@elainecanyon 5 ай бұрын
Hopping over from Spotify to say thank you! It's easy to forget that I can't produce 24/7 365.25, and I always appreciate the reminders to slow down, do something else, and fill my own cup outside of writing. 🙂 I'm not a machine, nor am I meant to be one. ☺️
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
First, thank you for going to the trouble to pop by and leave a comment! Speaking as someone who is part machine, on his father’s side, we all need the balance. I’ve been supremely burnt out, and it’s miserable. It’s far better to take the time to recharge and grow than to try to fix it after the fact!
@elainecanyon 5 ай бұрын
@@WordslingerPodcast lol I'm part machine on my father's side too 😂 but I agree, taking the time to care for me now is much easier than being forced to deal with burnout because I didn't fill my tank before hand. Balance, it's one of those things that takes a whole lot of grace and even more patience, but I'm learning that it's worth it. 🙂
@CJEdmunds 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful to have both of our indie author Idols in one podcast. Learning as we are watching. Thank you Kevin for having Joanna for this episode.
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
She deserves a lot more credit than I do! Always a pleasure to chat with Jo.
@SDHuston 6 ай бұрын
Loved this episode with Dale! He is one of my favorite people on KZbin and in the indie spaces. I'm glad he told us about this episode over here!
@claricesmyth 6 ай бұрын
Excellent podcast Kevin & Joanna. I already listen to the creative pen and follow Joanna on most socials and now I have a new Podcast to add to my list of Podcast .
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! Obviously I can use all the listeners I can get!
@SarahHualde 6 ай бұрын
All things ARE possible. Thanks for the reminder 😊
@WordslingerPodcast 6 ай бұрын
We all need that reminder every now and then!
@selfpubwithdale 6 ай бұрын
You know it's funny. I don't remember where we went first. It all blurs together. I do know you're the guest that's been on my platform the most of any guest. Always love talking with you.
@WordslingerPodcast 6 ай бұрын
Same here, my friend!
@elainecanyon 7 ай бұрын
Jumping over from Spotify to say that I'm really enjoying the conversational form you're taking with this podcast. It's a nice change up from other writing podcasts, and creates that sense of a parasocial writing community. Here's my AKA: I'm embracing the slow build and bootstrap publishing method (thanks to you for pointing out the validity of that method in a 2OBooks video I watched). I have one book out and one coming out this fall. I hear advice all the time on how to grow faster, sooner, etc, but I'd love to know what you suggest when my focus is working to reach those specific people who are going to love my books, and not trying to make seven figures in seven weeks. 😜 Thanks for the great content!
@WordslingerPodcast 6 ай бұрын
Great question! The key to stable and continuous growth is consistency. In terms of marketing, one thing you'll want to do is ensure that whatever marketing method you pick (social media, advertising, podcasting... whatever), do it with regularity and consistency. And, adding to that, be authentic! Meaning, make sure that you are presenting your potential reader with not only the kind of content they expect from you, but content that is real and relevant. I hope that helps!
@elainecanyon 6 ай бұрын
@@WordslingerPodcast thank you!
@RikerBooks 7 ай бұрын
Great interview. And yeah, people are so quick to crucify nowadays. Really sucks. But gotta keep moving forward. Because in the end haters are not going to be what counts. The legacy we leave behind is what really has value.
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
I, for one, need people to not be so quick to burn me to the ground over my own errors!
@PaulRWorthington 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for presenting the good conversation, Kevin.
@WordslingerPodcast 5 ай бұрын
This is the gig, so I’m happy to do it!
@lauravsthepage 7 ай бұрын
Excited to have checked out your podcast page after a couple years to see you are putting out new episodes! Not loving the guest not understanding the difference between human creative rights and corporate product creation but overall loved the talk even though Ai discussions put me in fight or flight mode 😂
@WordslingerPodcast 6 ай бұрын
I can understand that!