A podcast about indie authors working towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream!

Welcome to the Pen to Paycheck Authors Podcast

We’re Sam & Matilda, two indie authors with over a dozen books between us, but still working towards our ‘quit the day job’ dream. We’re documenting all the steps we’re taking to reach success, and pulling back the curtain on indie publishing.

Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey!

Latest Episodes

Episodes
S02E23: What Defeats Author Challenges
S02E23: What Defeats Author Challenges

Sam and Matilda set themselves challenges... and the outcome isn't what they expected! 

S02E22: What Mends Mindsets
S02E22: What Mends Mindsets

Sam and Matilda are skipping therapy, and trying to fix themselves instead! 

S02E21: What Makes Social Posts Easy
S02E21: What Makes Social Posts Easy

Sam and Matilda started a 60 day social media challenge... and here are the results!

S02E16: What We Use Social Media For
S02E16: What We Use Social Media For

Sam and Matilda are back, discussing the merits and pitfalls of social media, from paid to organic!

S02E15: What Hooks MY Readers
S02E15: What Hooks MY Readers

Sam and Matilda are figuring out the best bait to hook readers…

S02E14: What We Do That AI Can't
S02E14: What We Do That AI Can't

Sam and Matilda have a secret weapon against AI... and it's wrapped up in their own narrative!

S02E13: What Audacious Authors Do
S02E13: What Audacious Authors Do

Sam and Matilda getting TOTALLY audacious in their approach to publishing... and life!

S02E12: What We Achieved In Q1
S02E12: What We Achieved In Q1

Sam and Matilda are breaking down their Q1 wins, and making plans for Q2!

S02E11: What We Challenge Ourselves To Do
S02E11: What We Challenge Ourselves To Do

Sam and Matilda accepted a challenge to finally face what they'd been putting off.

S02E10: What Switching Genres Shows Us
S02E10: What Switching Genres Shows Us

Sam and Matilda are discussing what they'd do if they switched genres.

  • I love listening to Matilda and Sam each week as they share their journey. There are so few shows aimed at authors who are mid-career but have not made it big!

  • Love hearing all about the things you've been trying, so useful from a marketing POV as well as for a would-be writer...

  • The podcasters discuss important topics and each episode is well through out. Thanks for letting me peek into your creative brains...

  • This has become my absolute favourite writing podcast! Sam and Matilda share good writing practices without them feeling unattainable or intimidating. I'm always motivated and inspired after listening!

  • This is the first self publishing podcast I've listened to where the presenters are genuinely on the same journey as I am. They're highly intelligent, reflective women who generously share insights that make every episode a series of 'aha' moments. I love it!

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