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Pen to Paycheck Authors

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  • Welcome to pen to Paycheck Authors podcast. 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. Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey
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Episodes
  • When Buyers Become Fans

    When Buyers Become Fans
    May 22 2024
    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/
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    36 mins
  • When Comps Collide

    When Comps Collide
    May 15 2024
    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/
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    49 mins
  • When Books Are Soda Cans

    When Books Are Soda Cans
    May 8 2024
    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
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    51 mins
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