Writers are arguing about AI. But the better question is: how can we use the tools without giving up the work?

In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin walks through his real-world writing and publishing process—from daily word counts and “looping” through a manuscript, to using AI as an editing and continuity tool, to working with a street team, setting up preorders, and getting a new book ready for launch.

Kevin also digs into the bigger conversation around AI-written books, Barnes & Noble, copyright, publishing quality, and why human creativity still matters. AI can help spot typos, organize feedback, identify continuity issues, and make the workflow faster—but it should not replace the writer.

For writers, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs, this episode is about building a process that helps you finish more work, publish smarter, and stay in control of your own voice.

Subscribe to the channel for some of the best guidance on your writing and publishing journey—covering craft, creativity, publishing, author business, AI tools, indie publishing, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting creative career.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome back to the Wordslinger Podcast

00:27 New book update and upcoming announcement

01:22 Kevin’s writing and publishing process

02:31 Daily word count goals and creative problem-solving

03:28 Solving story problems by stepping away

04:05 The “looping” method for rewriting and momentum

05:29 Using AI to spot typos, errors, and continuity problems

07:06 What happens after the completed first draft

07:40 Street teams, beta readers, reviews, and launch prep

09:25 Moving from one finished book into the next project

10:13 Revisiting half-finished books and rewriting with fresh perspective

11:25 Using multiple AI tools to organize rewrite feedback

13:51 How every book improves the process

14:48 Numbered scenes, Scrivener, and better manuscript organization

17:20 How AI fits into Kevin’s workflow

18:05 Barnes & Noble, AI books, and quality control

21:38 Why bad AI books won’t replace real writers

22:29 AI as assistive technology for writers

25:54 Craft, technical skill, and the human difference

28:51 Why fully AI-generated writing still falls short

29:47 Amazon rules, AI disclosure, and editing tools

30:39 AI, copyright, and human creative control

34:21 Final thoughts and viewer comments

LINKS MENTIONED & RESOURCES

Wordslinger Podcast home page: https://wordslingerpodcast.com

ProWriting Aid: https://tidd.ly/3NCdlk5

Draft2Digital: https://draft2digital.com/wordslinger

AuthorAnchor: https://authoranchor.com

Find Kevin and his books: https://kevintumlinson.com

Join Kevin on Substack: https://kevintumlinson.substack.com

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