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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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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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01:03:52

When Butter Makes Books Better

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2024/04/17

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss the gloriously delicious writing tool that is lovingly called BUTTER, but also known as Universal Fantasy. Next week Sam and Matilda will chat about their writing process and how they feel about writing IN the marketable moments that make books better! 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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45:59

When X Meets Y

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2024/04/10

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about everyone's favourite marketing tactic - X meets Y!Next week Sam and Matilda will discuss what Butter is and how, when, and how much should be added to the story mix. 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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47:37

When Q1 is Reviewed

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2024/04/03

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda review the first quarter of the year - what they planned to do, what they managed to do, and what is getting kicked into the next few months.Next week Sam and Matilda will start a new topic: Writing as marketing. The first discussion point will be X meets Y marketing! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless

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45:35

When Rebranding Isn't Relaunching

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2024/03/27

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss rebranding and relaunching. Are they the same thing, or are they different beasts entirely? By next week, Sam and Matilda will have reviewed the first quarter of the year and come together to talk about their wins, their failures, and what they have planned for the next quarter. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless

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50:57

When Pen Names Are No More

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2024/03/20

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda get personal about pen names and personas. Who is using a pen name? Who wishes they weren't? And what does it mean to use an online persona?!By next week, Sam and Matilda will have given some thought to their plans on any rebranding and relaunching they have on the calendar for this year. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless

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01:00:36

When Consistency Conquers All

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2024/03/13

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda look at how consistency can make or break your branding!By next week, Sam and Matilda will be discussing pen names vs personas. 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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56:35

When Authors Loom Large

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2024/03/06

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda take a look at the way other authors use branding across their platforms and books. By next week, Sam and Matilda will have looked at the importance of branding consistency. 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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43:48

When Branding Bites

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2024/02/28

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda had set out to complete their branding manifestos/bibles, but things didn't go quite to plan...By next week, Sam and Matilda are going to look at how other authors use branding, and see if that helps them figure out their own branding 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

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39:17

When Stand Outs Strike

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2024/02/21

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda try to strike the right balance of standing out, and fitting in when it comes to writing in their specific genres. By next week, Sam and Matilda will be diving into their author brand identities. 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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31:59

When Niches Get Riches

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2024/02/14

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss the ever complicated topic of niches. What is a niche, and how does defining it help further your writing career? By next week, Sam and Matilda will have taken a look at their positioning within the author stratosphere so they can discuss standing out & fitting in. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless

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