Pen to Paycheck Authors

When We Wish We Had...

In this week’s episode Matilda and Samantha play a little game of 'shoulda, woulda, coulda'. What would they change, or not change, about their publishing journeys so far?
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will break down their Q2 progress. Did they cross everything off their lists? Tune in to find out!
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 - check back next week (or check out previous episodes) for some handy links to helpful resources!

When Setbacks Need Solutions

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda chat about the setbacks they have experienced, and still do... and the best ways to overcome them.
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about shoulda, woulda, coulda... if they could go back in time, what would they change about their publishing journeys? 
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:
Writing and Marketing Systems by Elana Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B4MN9BJ/

When Finances are Frightening

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about their current financial states, and their relationship with money and business. 
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will break down how they bounce back from set backs. 
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:
Write to Riches by Renee Rose (also check out her Author Abundance Central group on Facebook): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/
Becca Syme: https://betterfasteracademy.com/

When Routines Become the Dream

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about the differences between their writing life dreams... versus REALITY!
 
By next week Sam and Matilda will have started to review their finances so they can start to make moves towards instructed business decisions.
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 make sure you check out previous episodes where we list so many free and helpful tools, websites, and other podcasts!

When Processes are Practised

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda FINALLY talk about their writing process... and see how different they really are!
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will be back on track with the next theme Writing Dreams vs Reality.
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:
Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00340ESIS/ Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078VWDNKT Jami Gold beat sheets: https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/ Shonda Rhimes Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/shonda-rhimes-teaches-writing-for-television Train journey sprint video: https://youtu.be/NF4qYm3U6Q4?si=Ydsit_OEPiwfqmk5Maggie Stiefvater seminar: https://maggiestiefvater.com/seminar/

When the Marketing Machine is in Motion

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda try to figure out the best way to keep the wheels in motion with their marketing plans!
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will take a quick break from the schedule to talk about writing processes! 
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:
Ricardo Fayet - Amazon Ads for Authors: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ3BR152/

When Buyers Become Fans

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda dig into post sales marketing, and turning 'customers' into valued fans! 
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will cover continuous marketing strategies. 
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:
David Gaughran - How to Find Your Comp Authors: https://davidgaughran.com/comp-authors-advertising-marketing-titles/

When Comps Collide

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss author comps and how looking at how other authors are succeeding can help with their own blueprint for success!
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will deep dive into post-sales 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:
David Gaughran - How to Find Your Comp Authors: https://davidgaughran.com/comp-authors-advertising-marketing-titles/

When Books Are Soda Cans

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda explain the meaning of the term 'soda can strategies', and how they implement them. 
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will delve into their comp authors again, this time looking at how they market their books. 
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:
S C Hunter: https://www.tiktok.com/@schunterrr?lang=en
LilyLouTay: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyloutay?lang=en

When Blurbs are Buttery

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss blurbs, the difficulties, mistakes, and tips to make them as buttery as possible!
 
Next week Sam and Matilda will come together to talk about soda can strategies, a term they invented to talk about book selling!
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:
Leigh Bardugo - Ninth House: https://www.amazon.com/Ninth-House-Leigh-Bardugo/dp/1250751365/