Author Kevin Tumlinson (@KevinTumlinson) is the guest in this episode of The Author Biz.
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As authors, we are the CEOs of our own Author Businesses. One of the most discussed challenges we face in running those businesses, myself certainly included, is finding the time. The time to write, the time to market our work, the time to deal with content creation, time to think, to plan, to address the problem of managing all of our stuff, and carving out quality time to spend with loved ones.
Today’s guest, Kevin Tumlinson, is a Wordslinger. He’s an author, blogger, and a podcast host. He’s written dozens of novels and non-fiction books and helps entrepreneurs and authors build and grow their business through better writing.
In this 52 minute episode, Kevin and I discuss his latest book, 30-DAY AUTHOR, as well as the journey he and his wife are are on that’s allowing them shed possessions and narrow their focus so they can spend time doing what’s important to them.
Show Notes
We begin the interview with a discussion of Kevin’s three podcasts, Wordslinger, Self Publishing Answers and Creative Writing Career.
We discuss the things Keven has chosen to eliminate, or reduce from his life in order to focus on his primary objectives, which in addition to his faith and his family, including writing, podcasting and planning for life on the road.
Kevin shares the thinking behind his decision to blog every day, and what he expect to gain from the practice.
We consider Kevin’s schedule and priorities and how he plans his days and weeks.
Kevin shares the ways in which travel and the narrowed focus of the new lifestyle may influence his writing.
We discuss 30-DAY AUTHOR, Kevin’s book on writing, for writers.
Links
- Purchase 30-DAY AUTHOR at Amazon
- Kevin’s website www.kevintumlinson.com
- Wordslinger Podcast
- Self-Publishing Answers Podcast
- Creative Writing Career Podcast
- Seth Godin on the Tim Ferriss Show (link to episode)
- Day One Journaling app link
- Kevin on the Creative Penn podcast
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Before getting into the business of writing I spent twenty-five years in the technology business as a financial guy, and then as a serial entrepreneur. I know what it takes to start and run a successful business.
For Kevin: Have you checked out The Gypsy Journal, Nick Russell’s blog? He and his wife are full time RVers. He also writes the Big Lake mysteries. If you don’t know him, look him up. He knows all there is to know about the RV lifestyle. Tell him I sent you. 😉 BTW, my sister lives near Sugarland. I have decided that Houstonites are going to give up their offices so they can drive all day.
Ha! Thanks @carolannnewsome! I’ll check out Nick’s blog. And I think you’re right—after years of Houston being a “commuter city,” we’ve all finally decided to commute elsewhere!