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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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01:04:02

When Launches Look Easy

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2024/09/04

Samantha and Matilda talk to guest Christa Bakker about launch plans - what's worked for them, and what hasn't!Next week Sam and Matilda will bring their newly created social media plans with them, and dive into everyone's favourite topic... social media marketing! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons &

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56:36

When Production Plans Pivot

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2024/08/28

Samantha and Matilda discuss their publishing production plans!Next week Sam and Matilda will continue looking at plans, with an episode on launching a book, with a mystery guest!! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG:

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45:28

When We Need Other Authors

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2024/08/21

Samantha and Matilda share the best places to find other authors: your anchors in the stormy seas of self publishing!Next week Sam and Matilda will be looking into creating publishing production plans. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG:

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01:01:34

When Cowriting is King

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2024/08/14

Samantha and Matilda invite their very first guest, Jen Booker, onto the pod to talk about her cozy cowriting journey. Next week Sam and Matilda will share where they find other authors to talk to! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG:

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47:33

When We Hire Professionals

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2024/08/07

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda realise they have very different ways of finding and hiring professionals to help in publishing. Next week Sam and Matilda will be chatting with their VERY FIRST podcast guest, cozy writer Jen Booker. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book

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01:06:08

When Secrets Are Shared

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2024/07/31

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda spill the tea on their Mastermind meetings - how they started, what they talk about, and more importantly, how to start your own!Next week Sam and Matilda will break down the other people in their publishing business - from editors to cover creators. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book:

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56:32

When We Try But Don’t Succeed

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2024/07/24

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about things that they've tried that didn't quite work, or at least not in the way they expected...Next week Sam and Matilda will open up about what goes on behind the scenes in their Mastermind meetings. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic

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52:19

When Day Jobs Teach Us Tricks

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2024/07/17

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are taking the positives from their day jobs - discussing what skills they've picked up from the 9-5, and how they utilise them.Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about some of the things they've tried and failed at on their self-publishing journey. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent

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40:58

When Q2 is Reviewed

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2024/07/10

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda review Q2!! Next week Sam and Matilda will reveal the day-job skills that help self publishing. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start

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44:45

When We Wish We Had...

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2024/07/03

In this week’s episode Matilda and Samantha play a little game of 'shoulda, woulda, coulda'. What would they change, or not change, about their publishing journeys so far?Next week Sam and Matilda will break down their Q2 progress. Did they cross everything off their lists? Tune in to find out! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book:

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53:32

When Setbacks Need Solutions

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2024/06/26

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda chat about the setbacks they have experienced, and still do... and the best ways to overcome them.Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about shoulda, woulda, coulda... if they could go back in time, what would they change about their publishing journeys? Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most

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55:05

When Finances are Frightening

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2024/06/19

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about their current financial states, and their relationship with money and business. Next week Sam and Matilda will break down how they bounce back from set backs. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA

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43:21

When Routines Become the Dream

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2024/06/12

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about the differences between their writing life dreams... versus REALITY!By next week Sam and Matilda will have started to review their finances so they can start to make moves towards instructed business decisions. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons &

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50:31

When Processes are Practised

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2024/06/05

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda FINALLY talk about their writing process... and see how different they really are!Next week Sam and Matilda will be back on track with the next theme Writing Dreams vs Reality. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book

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39:47

When the Marketing Machine is in Motion

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2024/05/29

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda try to figure out the best way to keep the wheels in motion with their marketing plans!Next week Sam and Matilda will take a quick break from the schedule to talk about writing processes! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book

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36:25

When Buyers Become Fans

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2024/05/22

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda dig into post sales marketing, and turning 'customers' into valued fans! Next week Sam and Matilda will cover continuous marketing strategies. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG:

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49:18

When Comps Collide

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2024/05/15

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss author comps and how looking at how other authors are succeeding can help with their own blueprint for success! Next week Sam and Matilda will deep dive into post-sales marketing. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book

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50:59

When Books Are Soda Cans

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2024/05/08

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda explain the meaning of the term 'soda can strategies', and how they implement them. Next week Sam and Matilda will delve into their comp authors again, this time looking at how they market their books. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book

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48:04

When Blurbs are Buttery

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2024/05/01

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss blurbs, the difficulties, mistakes, and tips to make them as buttery as possible!Next week Sam and Matilda will come together to talk about soda can strategies, a term they invented to talk about book selling! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons &

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44:51

When Quotes Come First

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2024/04/24

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are talking about writing quotes and marketable lines before writing the book... Next week Sam and Matilda are going to be talking about everyone's favourite part of writing a book... writing THE BLURB! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book

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