Pen to Paycheck Authors
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
What We Do That AI Can't
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.saman…
What Audacious Authors Do
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: @sammow…
What We Achieved In Q1
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-cu…
What We Challenge Ourselves To Do
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
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What Switching Genres Shows Us
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 dict…
What Authenticity Does For Branding
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: @sammow…
What Sources of Money We Tap
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:
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What Keeps Production Schedules Rolling
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 oppo…
What Post Launch Marketing Is and Isn't
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 fin…
What Opportunities Money Brings
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…
What Self Publishers Should Do on a Shoe String
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…
What Money Mindset Means For Budgets
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.
W…
What Financial Plans Should Look Like
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 …
What A Real Life Act Two Means
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…
When We Review 2024
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 Matil…
When Debt Doubts are Discussed
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 w…
ENCORE: When Butter Makes Things Better
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).
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When We Find The Secret To Luck
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 …
When We Hack Our Author Hang Ups
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…
When We Spy Other Authors
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 I…