Pen to Paycheck Authors

Matilda and Sam tackle the topic of GEO - but what is it, and how should authors tackle it? 
Tune in next week as we once again talk about tactics to make MONEY!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
Lenny’s podcast - The ultimate guide to AEO: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-aeo-ethan-smith
Lenny’s podcast - Inside Google's AI turnaround: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-google-built-ai-mode-in-under-a-year
BBC Witness History - The Birth of the Excel Spreadsheet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct74n7
Indie Writers Club - Get Your Books GEO Ready!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUU6hybdJFE
Indie Writers Club - The New Era of AI Searching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nuCT5JiWw
Ricardo Fayet / Reedsy marketing newsletter sign up: https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1a696c4c84

Matilda and Sam are discussing how they got on with their Q3 goals!
Next week is all about GEO - which is a hot topic you don't want to miss out on.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
 

Matilda and Sam take on a brand new challenge week!
Next week is the Q3 review... tune in to find out how the last quarter has gone for them. 
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
Joanna Penn: Successful Self-Publishing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F66QLTL9/
Trello: trello.com
Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/
 

Matilda and Sam went on a writing retreat! Tune in to hear all about it!
Next week is a brand new challenge week - what are they tackling? You'll have to come back to find out. 
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
Prowriting Aid’s new NaNo: https://prowritingaid.com/novel-november

Matilda and Sam might need to finally stop...
Tune in next week to hear all about the writing retreat they're going on!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
Goodreads Giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show_create_options?ref=giv_creategiv 

Matilda and Sam discuss Sam's recent book launch.
Next week, they'll be opening up about what's not paying off for them, literally!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
The Black Herron podcast episode: https://rebelauthorpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-black-herron-episode-36/
Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/
LilyLouTay: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyloutay?lang=en
Savannah Bananas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_Bananas

Matilda and Sam welcome a VERY special guest in this week's episode!
Next week, your favourite podcast hosts are discussing Sam's recent book launch! 
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with:
Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1)
Most recent book:
The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1)
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 
The Childfree Guide to Life and Money by Jay Zigmont: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1728297346/
The Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/childfree-wealth/id1637482639

Matilda and Sam take a break from their usual routines to try out something different.
Next week brings a surprise guest... Tune in to find out who we'll be chatting to.
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:
The Moon Is a Door - https://amzn.to/4lyQErX 
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 
4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/

Matilda and Sam can't do it all... so what are they avoiding?
Tune in next week when they'll reassess their writing routines.
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:
The Moon Is a Door - https://amzn.to/4lyQErX 
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 
Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/

Matilda and Sam both have launches in September, so what are they doing to prepare?
Tune in next week when they'll be talking about all the things they AREN'T doing...
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 
Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/
Breanne Randall: https://www.breannerandall.com/
PrompterPal: https://www.prompterpal.app/