Pen to Paycheck Authors

What Makes Social Posts Easy

Sam and Matilda started a 60 day social media challenge... and here are the results! 
Next week, they'll be setting themselves up for something a bit different and challenging their own mindset issues HEAD ON!
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:
Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon 
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Paperfury: https://www.instagram.com/paperfury/?hl=en 

What Mindset Issues Hold Us Back

Sam and Matilda are opening up about mindset; specifically, what THEY think holds them back!
Next week, they'll be revisiting social objects - are you ready to see how they've done with the promises they made?
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: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Pen & Prosper Podcast: https://penandprosper.substack.com/podcast

What To Do Between Launches

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://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

What Retains Our Readers

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/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

What Resources Authors Need

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 book:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Mentioned on the show: Otter dictation app: https://otter.ai/
Kate Hall’s business Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katehallbiz
Dinosaur PJs: https://chelseapeers.com/products/dinosaur-print-long-pyjama-set-1 

What We Use Social Media For

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) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Mentioned on the show: Otter dictation app: https://otter.ai/
Kate Hall’s business Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katehallbiz
Dinosaur PJs: https://chelseapeers.com/products/dinosaur-print-long-pyjama-set-1 

What Hooks MY Readers

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 & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Adley Kinsman episode of the Social Media Examiner podcast: https://youtu.be/tcxfKwZwhsA?si=iKGz07L7KAjIaXoW

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.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: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Sam’s new website business: https://www.instagram.com/bookhousecreative/
Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18Y

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: @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: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 
Sam’s new website business: https://www.instagram.com/bookhousecreative/
Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18Y

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-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: www.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:
JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast