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

  1. vor 6 Tagen

    How SPS Live 2026 Helped Us

    Samantha and Matilda are back from SPS Live 2026, and they’re sharing all the details of how it helped. Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about alternatives to ads - how else can they get their books out there? Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: 5 Steps to Author Success by Rachel McLean (turns out it doesn’t have ‘Bestseller’ in the title, but Matilda was close): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MG97Q15/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    59 Min.

  2. 17. Juni

    How Our Mastermind Really Works

    Samantha and Matilda are walking you through their most recent Mastermind Day, sharing all the inside details on what they discuss, so you can set up your own sessions with writing peers. Next week, Matilda and Sam are sharing what they learned at SPS Live 2026. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Obsidian: https://obsidian.md/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    1 Std. 2 Min.

  3. 10. Juni

    How Best to Learn from Business Books

    Samantha and Matilda aren’t just reading resources and hoping they sink in. They’re figuring out how to get the best out of tools and sharing the results with you. This week, they’ve read Claire Taylor’s Reclaim Your Author Career, and they’re talking through what they can take away. Next week, Matilda and Sam are pulling back the curtain on their mastermind partnership and sharing all the details of what they discuss. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Sell More Books Show: https://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/ What If? For Authors podcast: https://www.whatifforauthors.com/ Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB5QKP4/ Becca Syme’s London workshop: https://betterfasteracademy.com/events/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    1 Std. 4 Min.

  4. 3. Juni

    How Collaboration Creates Success

    Samantha and Matilda are looking back on their first month of building up our community, sharing what works and why. Next week, Matilda and Sam are reading Claire Taylor’s Reclaim Your Author Career and practising action points from the business books they read. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Cursed Cocktails by SL Rowland: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT8S49LX/ Mythcreants: https://mythcreants.com/ Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB5QKP4/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    52 Min.

  5. 27. Mai

    How Rewriting Books Changes Careers

    Samantha and Matilda are rewriting books…or are they? They talk through the reasons to publish new versions of old books and share their experiences with the process. Then they make some big decisions about what to do next. Next week, Matilda and Sam are reflecting on their community building experience so far. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Marlowe: https://authors.ai/marlowe/ Pro Writing Aid Manuscript Analysis: https://prowritingaid.com/features/manuscript-analysis Becca Syme’s London workshop: https://betterfasteracademy.com/events/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    53 Min.

  6. 20. Mai

    How Good Books Go Bad

    Samantha and Matilda have written good books…so why don’t they sell? Are they somehow also bad? Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about when and how to rewrite published books. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Fuzzy-Felt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzzy-Felt All Creatures Great and Small: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(2020_TV_series) The 3 Keys to Writing Lovable Side Characters episode of the Kate and Abbie Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5m54VX6ruFne4my5sjH9kd Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    1 Std.

  7. 13. Mai

    How Working Together Means Working Better

    Samantha and Matilda are sharing their insights into coworking - how to set it up and how it supercharges your writing time! Next week, Matilda and Sam are pushing themselves to level up by critiquing each others’ book 1s. They’ll be looking at everything from the cover to the contents, and comparing these to comps. Fingers crossed this doesn’t end in tears. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF 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: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: London Writers’ Salon Writers’ Hour (options in lots of timezones): https://writershour.com/ Our appearance on Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mastery-through-missteps-demystifying-the-quit-the/id1512791697?i=1000766583690 Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

    44 Min.

  8. 6. Mai

    How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level

    This week, Matilda and Sam are talking about CRAFT, and how they plan on improving theirs.  Next week, tune in to chat about co-working, both on and offline.  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/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT514XBT/ Writing Excuses Podcast: https://writingexcuses.com/ Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GUSDIG/ CeCe Lyra’s courses: https://learn-with-cece.thinkific.com/ Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/ Lindsay Buroker: https://lindsayburoker.com/ What If? For Authors podcast: https://www.whatifforauthors.com/ Writing Iconic Chatacters by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRV351Y8/ Creating Unforgettable Characters by Linda Seger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00723803W/ The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0553378201/ The Science of Writing Characters by Kiri Anne Pelican: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09KS9D93T/ Into the Woods by John Yorke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADNP2P2/ Opening Lines with John Yorke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hny4 Trip to the Moon by John Yorke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQ4T6DD/

    1 Std. 2 Min.
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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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