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,... more

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How many episodes does Pen to Paycheck Authors have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Pen to Paycheck Authors episodes:

October 16, 2024 When We Research Resistance
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about R&D as indie authors: the opportunities, the set backs, and the future of their careers.
Next week, Sam and Matilda will talk about contingencies within the self publishing world they're living in!

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: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Wish I’d Known Then for Writers: Capitalizing on Trends While Staying True to Genre Expectations with Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe: https://youtu.be/RBOkZWyO8D0?si=k12uS70eT21KJwO7
Alan Garner (who looks nothing life Sam): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Garner
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44min
October 09, 2024 When Actions Can't Be Excused
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about how they keep themselves accountable; what tactics do they use? What do they want to use in the future?
By next week, Sam and Matilda will share their R&D list... intrigued? You should be! Tune in to hear all about it!

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: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/
OhWrite: https://ohwrite.co/
Write or Die: https://writeordie.com/
Gretchen Ruben’s Four Tendencies Quiz: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/
Indie Authors Ascending Discord: https://discord.gg/dye7mPtC
Wordtracker app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/word-tracker/id1541495523
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55min
October 02, 2024 When Schedules Are Strengthened
Samantha and Matilda have incredibly different schedules, and they're discussing what works and what doesn't in this week's episode!

Next week Sam and Matilda will talk all about accountability and the tactics they implement to help keep themselves on track.
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 with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Nothing this week but don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!
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59min
September 25, 2024 When Q3 Is Reviewed
Samantha and Matilda are wrapping up their Q3, and delving into what they have planned for the last quarter of the year!

Next week Sam and Matilda will be starting a NEW series about professionalising, with an episode on scheduling.
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 with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Nothing this week but don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!
...more
49min
September 18, 2024 When Income Isn't Coming
Samantha and Matilda discuss income in this week's episode. Where it comes from NOW, and where it could come from in the future.

Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up their Q3 goals - did they tick everything off the list, or have they fallen behind in any of their plans? Tune in next week to see, and don't forget to subscribe!
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 with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FPGG9W5/
Money Archetype Quiz: https://www.denisedt.com/chill
Indie Authors Ascending Discord: https://discord.gg/dye7mPtC
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061735361/
The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7L6FV2/
Write to Riches by Renee Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/
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57min
September 11, 2024 When Social Media Means Fun
Samantha and Matilda are talking SOCIAL MEDIA plans in today's episode; a topic we can all agree is forever at the forefront of our minds!

Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up the Planning for Success series by talking about Income 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: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Becca Syme’s Quitcast Episode 5.1 QTP You Should Do All The Things: https://betterfasteracademy.com/quitcast5-10/
Reality Writes Podcast: https://elliealexander.co/blog/catch-up-on-episodes-of-our-reality-writes-podcast
I’m Just a Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNZrIgppe6o

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46min
September 04, 2024 When Launches Look Easy
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 & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Christa Bakker: https://christabakker.com/
Christa’s Cluesletter interview: https://www.manonwogahn.com/author-interview-christa-bakker/
Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira

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1h 5min
August 28, 2024 When Production Plans Pivot
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: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
Jane Friedman’s Self-Publishing Checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HNfIPRP7wKfGcvbAvfssuCMFo4pysdWlyI7RNB9JFQM/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira

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57min
August 21, 2024 When We Need Other Authors
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: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
SPA Girls Podcast - Episode 460 How to Get Reviews and Find ARC Readers: https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep460-how-to-get-reviews-and-find-arc-readers/

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46min
August 14, 2024 When Cowriting is King
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: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)
Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:
The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/
Jen Booker and Gwen Taylor’s Mia Watson Cruise Ship Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLT25F5

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1h 2min

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How many episodes does Pen to Paycheck Authors have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

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