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Pen to Paycheck Authors

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Welcome to pen to Paycheck Authors podcast. We’re two indie authors; Matilda Swift, author of quintessentially British Cozy Mysteries, and Sam Cummings, author of Young Adult books about magic, myths, and monsters.With over a dozen books between us, and still a long way to go towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream, we’re here to write our way to financial success.Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey

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54:00

What Our Launches Look Like

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2025/08/13

Matilda and Sam both have launches in September, so what are they doing to prepare?Tune in next week when they'll be talking about all the things they AREN'T doing... Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG:

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59:22

What Makes A Great Series

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2025/08/06

Matilda and Sam are both series writers, so they're breaking down how they do it. Tune in next week to hear about their pre-launch activities! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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51:57

What Our Newsletters And Websites Do

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2025/07/30

Matilda and Sam broach the age old question: what are my website and newsletter supposed to do?Tune in next week as they discuss how to write a book series! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG:

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49:20

What Formats Mean Money

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2025/07/23

Matilda and Sam are digging into formats - and alternative ways to deliver books. Tune in next week as they discuss websites and newsletters! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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57:22

What Improves Readthrough

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2025/07/16

Sam and Matilda discuss how they can optimise their back matter to help improve their read-through. Next week, tune in to hear all about their plans for different editions! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG:

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01:02:30

What Strengths Lead to Success

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2025/07/09

Sam and Matilda have taken the test... did they pass? Hear all about their Clifton Strengths! Next week, your favourite podcast hosts will be delving into book back matter... and strategies for better series read-through! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3)

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54:36

What We Learned at SPS Live

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2025/07/02

Sam and Matilda are debriefing after a very fun few days at SFS Live 2025!Next week they will finally be talking about Clifton Strengths. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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59:14

What We Achieved in Q2

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2025/06/25

Sam and Matilda are reviewing their Q2 goals - how did they get on? Find out in this week's episode!Next week they will be recapping all the magic that happened at SPS Live in London. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG:

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51:01

What Defeats Author Challenges

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2025/06/18

Sam and Matilda set themselves challenges... and the outcome isn't what they expected! Next week is our Q2 review... a little early, but it will be worth it. Did they do everything they set out to do?! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG:

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01:06:16

What Mends Mindsets

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2025/06/11

Sam and Matilda are skipping therapy, and trying to fix themselves instead! Next week brings them back to challenge week! What are they going to pick to push themselves out of their comfort zones? You'll have to tune in to find out! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3)

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50:38

What Makes Social Posts Easy

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2025/06/04

Sam and Matilda started a 60 day social media challenge... and here are the results! Next week, they'll be setting themselves up for something a bit different and challenging their own mindset issues HEAD ON! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon MATILDA IG:

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56:40

What Mindset Issues Hold Us Back

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2025/05/28

Sam and Matilda are opening up about mindset; specifically, what THEY think holds them back!Next week, they'll be revisiting social objects - are you ready to see how they've done with the promises they made? Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG:

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49:40

What To Do Between Launches

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2025/05/21

Sam and Matilda talk about tasks to do in between launches! Next week they're back with a conversation about what they need to go to therapy for! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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53:03

What Retains Our Readers

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2025/05/14

Sam and Matilda chat about ways they can retain reader interest!Next week they'll be talking about what they can do in between launches. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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59:07

What Resources Authors Need

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2025/05/07

Sam and Matilda are back with another look at the resources they're still using, and new ones they love!Next week they'll be back to talk about how they could retain reader interest in between publications. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG:

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51:40

What We Use Social Media For

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2025/04/30

Sam and Matilda are back, discussing the merits and pitfalls of social media; from paid, to organic!Tune in next week as they reassess their resources. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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57:28

What Hooks MY Readers

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2025/04/23

Sam and Matilda are figuring out the best bait to hook readers…Next week, they will be taking sides as a discuss the merits (and pitfalls) of paid and organic social media. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG:

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54:17

What We Do That AI Can't

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2025/04/16

Sam and Matilda have a secret weapon against AI... and it's wrapped up in their own narrative!Next week, tune in to get HOOKED! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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01:00:27

What Audacious Authors Do

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2025/04/09

Sam and Matilda getting TOTALLY audacious in their approach to publishing... and life!Next week, they will be opening up about their author narratives. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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53:51

What We Achieved In Q1

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2025/04/02

Sam and Matilda are breaking down their Q1 wins, and making plans for Q2!Next week is all about being totally AUDACIOUS... Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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