Pen to Paycheck Authors

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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.

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Episodes

What To Do Between Launches 21.05.2025 49:40

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://a...

What Retains Our Readers 14.05.2025 53:03

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/4...

What Resources Authors Need 07.05.2025 59:07

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 b...

What We Use Social Media For 30.04.2025 51:40

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) htt...

What Hooks MY Readers 23.04.2025 57:28

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 &amp...

What We Do That AI Can't 16.04.2025 54:17

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 M...

What Audacious Authors Do 09.04.2025 1:00:27

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) http...

What We Achieved In Q1 02.04.2025 53:51

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...

What We Challenge Ourselves To Do 26.03.2025 54:14

Sam and Matilda accepted a challenge to finally face what they'd been putting off. Next week, it's the Q1 review! 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: @mati...

What Switching Genres Shows Us 19.03.2025 1:04:12

Sam and Matilda are discussing what they'd do if they switched genres. Next week, they will each be facing a challenge they've been putting off for a while. For Matilda, it will be drafting with dictation. For Sam, it's all about character art! 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) ht...

What Authenticity Does For Branding 12.03.2025 1:03:06

Sam and Matilda get specific with social media, and how branding can make all the difference. Next week on the podcast is all about switching genres... 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) http...

What Sources of Money We Tap 05.03.2025 49:41

Sam and Matilda are drilling down into income diversification once more! Next week they will be talking about branding and everyone's favourite topic... 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 & Magi...

What Keeps Production Schedules Rolling 26.02.2025 1:01:49

Sam and Matilda dig into their attempts at time management, and how rolling schedules work, or don't work, for them. Next week is all about income diversification - how do you expand your income opportunities, without adding a ton more work to your plate? Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic...

What Post Launch Marketing Is and Isn't 19.02.2025 1:01:01

Sam and Matilda chat about what post launch marketing is, and what it isn't! Next week is all about time management and how rolling schedules for projects work, or don't work, for them. 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 Wol...

What Opportunities Money Brings 12.02.2025 43:27

Sam and Matilda dream big and reveal what they'd spend their money on, if they had bigger budgets! Next week, tune as they chat about post book launch marketing. 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...

What Self Publishers Should Do on a Shoe String 05.02.2025 55:56

Sam and Matilda discuss the best ways to self publish on a shoestring budget! Next week they will flip the script, as they explore what they'd do if they had much bigger budgets!!! 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 (Mo...

What Money Mindset Means For Budgets 29.01.2025 53:23

Sam and Matilda are talking production and marketing budgets this week! Next week they will be discussing the best ways to spend little to no money, whilst still progressing with indie publishing. 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...

What Financial Plans Should Look Like 22.01.2025 1:04:02

Sam and Matilda chat with indie cozy mystery writer, Helen Golden, about financial plans! Next week we'll be delving into our budgets for production and marketing. 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 Boo...

What A Real Life Act Two Means 15.01.2025 56:14

Sam and Matilda welcome you to act two of the podcast with this in-person recording! Let's chat 2025! Tune in next week where we will be chatting to a guest about money, and financial plans! 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 t...

When We Review 2024 08.01.2025 53:34

Sam and Matilda are looking back over 2024 and talking about what they learned, how they've grown, and what they hope for 2025! Tune in next week when we start Act 2... 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 & M...

When Debt Doubts are Discussed 01.01.2025 44:39

Enjoy this banked episode from earlier in 2024, where Samantha and Matilda talked about their money mindset! Happy New Year to all - tune in next week for the Q4/2024 wrap up, where Sam and Matilda will recap their working years... what a wild ride! 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...

ENCORE: When Butter Makes Things Better 25.12.2024 1:03:52

Happy Christmas to all! To celebrate the day we're gifting you with a repost of one of our favourite episodes of the year: When Butter Makes Things Better (the universal truth we can all agree on). Enjoy the episode and enjoy whatever the day brings for you! ---- Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: The Deathless - https://w...

When We Find The Secret To Luck 18.12.2024 50:09

Samantha and Matilda lean into luck, preparation, and opportunity in their new series on How to Believe in Yourself. Next week Sam and Matilda take a well earned break over Christmas - not to leave you longing, you can listen to a banked episode all about money! Everyone's favourite subject!! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start w...

When We Hack Our Author Hang Ups 11.12.2024 48:39

Samantha and Matilda lean into hyping themselves up... using some incredibly creative methods! Next week, Sam and Matilda will start a new series on How to Believe in Yourself with an episode on luck, preparation and opportunity. 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/...

When We Spy Other Authors 04.12.2024 52:46

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about connecting with other authors. Next week, Sam and Matilda are going to learn how to hype themselves up!! 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...