Samantha and Matilda are sharing their insights into coworking - how to set it up and how it supercharges your writing time!

Next week, Matilda and Sam are pushing themselves to level up by critiquing each others’ book 1s. They’ll be looking at everything from the cover to the contents, and comparing these to comps. Fingers crossed this doesn’t end in tears.

Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/

Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with:

Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1)

MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor

Website: MatildaSwift.com

Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)

Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

London Writers’ Salon Writers’ Hour (options in lots of timezones): https://writershour.com/

Our appearance on Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mastery-through-missteps-demystifying-the-quit-the/id1512791697?i=1000766583690

Other podcasts you can hear us on:

Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital)

Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron)

Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright)

This week, Matilda and Sam are talking about CRAFT, and how they plan on improving theirs. 

Next week, tune in to chat about co-working, both on and offline. 

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT514XBT/

Writing Excuses Podcast: https://writingexcuses.com/

Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GUSDIG/

CeCe Lyra’s courses: https://learn-with-cece.thinkific.com/

Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/

Lindsay Buroker: https://lindsayburoker.com/

What If? For Authors podcast: https://www.whatifforauthors.com/

Writing Iconic Chatacters by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRV351Y8/

Creating Unforgettable Characters by Linda Seger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00723803W/

The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0553378201/

The Science of Writing Characters by Kiri Anne Pelican: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09KS9D93T/

Into the Woods by John Yorke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADNP2P2/

Opening Lines with John Yorke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hny4

Trip to the Moon by John Yorke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQ4T6DD/

This week, Sam and Matilda are talking about community and The Epiphany Engine!! 

Next week, they're back to discuss craft.

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/

20BooksTo50k Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/

This week, it's all about launch plans for upcoming releases!

Next week, Matilda and Sam are revealing the big news!! The Epiphany Engine! Don't miss out - tune in next week for more...

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/

David Gaughran’s Promo Site Info: https://davidgaughran.com/best-promo-sites-books/

Booksirens: https://booksirens.com/

Booksprout: https://booksprout.co/

This week, Matilda is in Seville, and she won't let us forget it! 

Next week, Sam and Matilda will be rehashing their launch plans. 

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Meta’s AI: https://meta.ai/

Manus: https://manus.im/

Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ J

ungian character archetypes: https://www.novel-software.com/jungian-character-archetypes/

Suzy K Quinn: https://www.suzykquinn.com/

Deany Ray: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deany-Ray/author/B018S6XPAE

Janet Evanovich: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APXTY4

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT514XBT/

This week, Matilda and Sam have major epiphanies about BIGGER and BETTER...

Next week, Matilda is recapping the Seville author conference. Let's hope she brings the sunshine with her! 

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

CeCe Lyra’s courses: https://learn-with-cece.thinkific.com/

OLD version of CeCe Lyra’s Hacking Writing on a Line Level course (not currently available): https://cecilialyra.com/courses/

Draft2Digital’s Self Publishing Insiders Podcast: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/category/self-publishing-insiders-podcast/

Revenge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge_(TV_series)

Settle in, it's the Q1 review - how have Sam and Matilda done so far in 2026? 

Next week, they'll be planning how to get bigger and better!!

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Ines Johnson’s substack: https://ineswrites.substack.com/

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZZCSYXJ/

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TWSRMCB/

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/

Florence Given - The Good Girl Wound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=32uLLwtiiVueXQao&v=x6yc9imZcaQ&feature=youtu.be

This week, Matilda takes the reins as she TELLS ALL on her time at the Ireland Indie Conference. 

Next week, it's the Q1 review! 

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Indie Network Ireland conference: https://www.indienetworkevents.com/events/indie-network-in-ireland-2027

Matilda and Sam tackle CHALLENGE WEEK!

Next week, they'll be chatting about the Ireland Publishing Show.

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

The Fairy Plotmother: https://www.fairyplotmother.me/

Ink in Your Veins (WE’RE IN THIS ONE!): http://www.howdoyouwrite.net/episodes/552

Dear Writer, You Still Need to Quit by Becca Syme: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccasyme/dear-writer-you-still-need-to-quit

Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/

Mailerlite: https://www.mailerlite.com/

Mailchimp: mailchimp.com/

Squarespace: www.squarespace.com

Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/

Matilda and Sam are discussing BIG future plans today!

Next week is everyone's fave - CHALLENGE WEEK! Don't forget to pick your own challenge to tackle, and join us in our misery... 

Mentioned on the show:

JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 

Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Pascify reader event: https://pascify.com/

David Gaughran’s Facebook Ads for Authors [2026] Ad Creation Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYacxyQJPxM