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Ready to level up your writing career? In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson dives deep into the art (and necessity) of career pivots for authors. He opens up about his evolving approach to writing, strategic planning for new releases, and how authors can prepare for industry shifts and career transitions. Whether you're an indie writer or aiming for traditional publishing success, Kevin shares actionable insights for building a sustainable, flexible, and thriving creative career.

Tune in for:

Smart strategies for “same but different” books

The real talk on switching up your writing process

Lessons from consulting in publishing & affiliate marketing

Insights into using outlining versus pantsing

Tips for managing your creative evolution and author brand

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⏰ Key Topics & Timestamps:

[00:00:02] — Welcome and Austin weather update

[00:04:13] — Consulting in publishing & Author Anchor overview

[00:05:35] — Publisher Rocket affiliate tips

[00:06:22] — Writing updates & prepping follow-up books

[00:08:01] — “Same but different”: Building your career with strategic books

[00:10:53] — Outlining versus pantsing and Kevin’s Scrivener method

[00:18:06] — Avoiding typical story beats and rebooting your outline

[00:20:40] — Publishing updates & upcoming opportunities

[00:21:18] — How to submit questions for Writers Inc/WordSlinger

[00:22:48] — Final thoughts and call to action

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