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
When We Read Our Reviews
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda get honest about reading reviews!
Next week, Sam and Matilda are getting social as they talk about other authors and making those important connections.
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When We Dig Into Ads Strategies
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about ads - the decisions they can make before and after running them.. and trusting them!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be starting a new series!…
When We Get Results
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda drop back into a discussion about ads as they review their latest attempts, the results, and future actions.
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be trusting t…
When We Suck at Selling Ourselves
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda figure out how they can be their most authentic self in their messaging.
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be doing the hard work and reading the results of…
When We Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about trusting the process, specifically when it comes to ads!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will try to figure out the best way to be authentic to them…
When We Uncover Our Obstacles
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda deep dive into how contingency plans accidentally uncovered some mindset blocks that need to be dealt with!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be starting a …
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 contingenc…
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 shar…
When Schedules Are Strengthened
Next week Sam and Matilda will talk all about accountability an…
When Q3 Is Reviewed
Next week Sam and Matilda will be starting a NEW series about professionali…
When Income Isn't Coming
Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up their Q3 goals - did …
When Social Media Means Fun
Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up the Plannin…
When Launches Look Easy
Next week Sam and Matilda will bring their newly created social media plans with the…
When Production Plans Pivot
Next week Sam and Matilda will continue looking at plans, with an episode on launching a book, with a mystery guest!!
Where to find…
When We Need Other Authors
Next week Sam and Matilda will be looking into creating publishing production …
When Cowriting is King
Next week Sam and Matilda will share where they find other authors to talk t…
When We Hire Professionals
Next week Sam and Matilda will be chatting with their…
When Secrets Are Shared
Next week Sam and Mat…
When We Try But Don’t Succeed
Next week Sam and Matilda will open up abou…
When Day Jobs Teach Us Tricks
Next week Sam and Mati…