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.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
46%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe’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.
Recent episodes include "How To Learn From Your Comps" (28 October 2026, 63 minutes), "How to Level Up Your POD Paperbacks" (21 October 2026, 57 minutes), and "How We Learn from Mistakes" (14 October 2026, 51 minutes).
Pen to Paycheck Authors publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 146 episodes.
Booking probability for Pen to Paycheck Authors is 46%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pen to Paycheck Authors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pen to Paycheck Authors's contact route on record: public web form.
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Pen to Paycheck Authors is an arts podcast with 146 episodes published.
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Episode #42
Samantha and Matilda are closely looking at the comps for their new books, and they’re analysing what works in their craft and why. Next week, Sam and Matilda are returning to a favourite topic - audacity! How can they...
Episode #41
Samantha and Matilda are exploring all the options they can add to Amazon POD books to make them look as fancy as a special edition. Next week, Sam and Matilda are examining the comps for their new books and picking out...
Episode #40
Samantha and Matilda are looking back on their most recent series and learning from the mistakes they made (and making sure to keep the good parts too). Next week, Sam and Matilda are talking about Amazon POD paperbacks...
Episode #39
Samantha and Matilda plan life and their writing in VERY different ways, but each way works. Listen in on their different tactics. Next week, Sam and Matilda are reflecting on their most recent series, making sure they...
Episode #38
Samantha and Matilda are looking back on Q3 and all that they’ve achieved. Next week, Sam and Matilda are talking about the many different types of planning they do and the tools they use for this. Support the podcast...
Episode #37
Samantha and Matilda are fending off the mindset blocks that might hold back their new series’ success. Next week, Sam and Matilda are doing their Q3 review! Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of...
Episode #35
Samantha and Matilda are challenging each other to stretch their creative muscles with craft exercises. Next week, it’s challenge week. Join Matilda and Sam to strike down the least inviting items on their to-do lists...
Episode #34
Samantha and Matilda are still focusing on their craft, talking through their process for planning whole series and books, from the biggest arc to the smallest word. Next week, Matilda and Sam are sharing the results of...
Episode #33
Samantha and Matilda are still focusing on their craft, turning a critical eye to our own writing and that of others. Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about how they plan all elements of a new series and its...
Episode #32
Samantha and Matilda are working on their craft, sharing their tactics for improvement and the resources they use. Next week, Matilda and Sam are doing a craft critique of their own and other writing. Support the...
Episode #31
Samantha and Matilda are reaching out to authors and readers in new genres…yes, it feels uncomfortable, but they’re doing it anyway! Next week, Matilda and Sam start a mini-series on craft, sharing what they’ve been...
Episode #30
Samantha and Matilda are getting better at asking for help, and they’re making plans to improve even more. Next week, Matilda and Sam are finding ways to build contacts in new genres. Support the podcast by buying us a...
Episode #29
Samantha and Matilda are ending series and discussing how to do it well. Next week, Matilda and Sam are working on asking for help. They’re not good at it, but they’re making plans to get better. Support the podcast by...
Episode #28
Samantha and Matilda are preparing to launch their next series, and they’re thinking big! Next week, Matilda and Sam are planning the ends of their current series and how to do this successfully. Support the podcast by...
Episode #27
Samantha and Matilda have just finished challenge week, and they’re figuring out how not to quit the things they ought to be doing. Next week, Matilda and Sam are planning new series launches and considering all the...
Episode #26
Samantha and Matilda are looking back over the months in which everything has changed! Next week, join Matilda and Sam for challenge week. What are you challenging yourself to? Support the podcast by buying us a coffee...
Episode #25
Samantha and Matilda are talking through allll the options for reaching readers, searching for the ones that suit their skills. Next week, Matilda and Sam are reviewing Q2! Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and...
Episode #24
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...
Episode #23
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...
Episode #22
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...
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