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Samantha and Matilda are wrapping up their Q3, and delving into what they have planned for the last quarter of the year! Next week Sam and Matilda will be starting a NEW series about professionalising, with an episode on scheduling. 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 don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!

Samantha and Matilda discuss income in this week's episode. Where it comes from NOW, and where it could come from in the future. Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up their Q3 goals - did they tick everything off the list, or have they fallen behind in any of their plans? Tune in next week to see, and don't forget to subscribe! 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: Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FPGG9W5/ Money Archetype Quiz: https://www.denisedt.com/chill Indie Authors Ascending Discord: https://discord.gg/dye7mPtC The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061735361/ The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7L6FV2/ Write to Riches by Renee Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/

Samantha and Matilda are talking SOCIAL MEDIA plans in today's episode; a topic we can all agree is forever at the forefront of our minds! Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up the Planning for Success series by talking about Income Plans... 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: Becca Syme’s Quitcast Episode 5.1 QTP You Should Do All The Things: https://betterfasteracademy.com/quitcast5-10/ Reality Writes Podcast: https://elliealexander.co/blog/catch-up-on-episodes-of-our-reality-writes-podcast I’m Just a Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNZrIgppe6o

Samantha and Matilda talk to guest Christa Bakker about launch plans - what's worked for them, and what hasn't! Next week Sam and Matilda will bring their newly created social media plans with them, and dive into everyone's favourite topic... social media 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: Christa Bakker: https://christabakker.com/ Christa’s Cluesletter interview: https://www.manonwogahn.com/author-interview-christa-bakker/ Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira

Samantha and Matilda discuss their publishing production plans! Next week Sam and Matilda will continue looking at plans, with an episode on launching a book, with a mystery guest!! 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: Jane Friedman’s Self-Publishing Checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HNfIPRP7wKfGcvbAvfssuCMFo4pysdWlyI7RNB9JFQM/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira

Samantha and Matilda share the best places to find other authors: your anchors in the stormy seas of self publishing! Next week Sam and Matilda will be looking into creating publishing production plans. 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: SPA Girls Podcast - Episode 460 How to Get Reviews and Find ARC Readers: https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep460-how-to-get-reviews-and-find-arc-readers/

Samantha and Matilda invite their very first guest, Jen Booker, onto the pod to talk about her cozy cowriting journey. Next week Sam and Matilda will share where they find other authors to talk to! 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: The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/ Jen Booker and Gwen Taylor’s Mia Watson Cruise Ship Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLT25F5

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda realise they have very different ways of finding and hiring professionals to help in publishing. Next week Sam and Matilda will be chatting with their VERY FIRST podcast guest, cozy writer Jen Booker. 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: GoOnWrite book cover designer extraordinaire: http://goonwrite.com/ Become a Fearless Writer by Nina Harrington: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071R9X1JG/

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda spill the tea on their Mastermind meetings - how they started, what they talk about, and more importantly, how to start your own! Next week Sam and Matilda will break down the other people in their publishing business - from editors to cover creators. 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 don't forget to check out the previous episodes!

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about things that they've tried that didn't quite work, or at least not in the way they expected... Next week Sam and Matilda will open up about what goes on behind the scenes in their Mastermind meetings. 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 don't forget to check out the previous episodes!

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are taking the positives from their day jobs - discussing what skills they've picked up from the 9-5, and how they utilise them. Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about some of the things they've tried and failed at on their self-publishing journey. 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: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/ The Creative Penn podcast episode featuring Rachel Herron: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2024/04/08/facing-fears-in-writing-and-life-with-rachael-herron/ Reality Writes podcast episode from Ellie Alexander, episode on marketing tactics: https://elliealexander.co/blog/reality-writes-podcast-ep-01-02-will-it-stick

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda review Q2!! Next week Sam and Matilda will reveal the day-job skills that help self publishing. 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: Train journey sprint video: https://youtu.be/NF4qYm3U6Q4?si=Ydsit_OEPiwfqmk5

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!

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/

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/

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!

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/

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/

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/