The Wordslinger Podcast You Don’t Need More Time—You Need This Instead
Mar 19, 2026
They talk about writing through chaos and why lack of time is a myth. Practical planning tricks for hitting draft targets get a spotlight. The conversation covers consistency over big word counts, breaking projects into small tasks, and layering skills one at a time. You also hear about using AI, VAs, and processes to speed production while avoiding burnout.
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Writing Everywhere Kept Books Moving
- Kevin Tumlinson wrote in hotel rooms, cars, cafes, and even his van to keep producing despite chaos.
- He used those experiences to craft a process that let him continue writing while moving from Austin to Pennsylvania during a remodel.
Use Simple Math To Set Daily Word Goals
- Do the math: decide your target manuscript length and divide by days to get a daily word goal, e.g., 50,000 words in 30 days = ~1,665 words/day.
- Use that concrete daily target to make a daunting project feel achievable and scheduled.
Consistency Beats Big Daily Word Targets
- Consistency matters more than hitting an arbitrary high word count; showing up repeatedly is the transformative habit.
- Kevin stresses that 100, 500, or 2,000 words all add up if you reliably return to the page.
