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S01E18: When books are soda cans

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda explain the meaning of the term 'soda can strategies', and how they implement them. 

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S01E17: When blurbs are buttery

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss blurbs, the difficulties, mistakes, and tips to make them as buttery as possible!

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S01E16: When quotes come first

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are talking about writing quotes and marketable lines before writing the book... 

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S01E15: When butter makes books better

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss the gloriously delicious writing tool that is lovingly called BUTTER, but also known as Universal Fantasy. 

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S01E14: When x meets y

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about everyone's favourite marketing tactic - X meets Y!

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S01E13: When Q1 is reviewed

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda review the first quarter of the year - what they planned to do, what they managed to do, and what is getting kicked into the next few months.

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S01E11: When pen names are no more

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda get personal about pen names and personas. Who is using a pen name? Who wishes they weren't? And what does it mean to use an online persona?!

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S01E09: When authors loom large

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda take a look at the way other authors use branding across their platforms and books. 

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S01E08: When branding bites

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda had set out to complete their branding manifestos/bibles, but things didn't go quite to plan...

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S01E07: When stand outs strike

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda try to strike the right balance of standing out, and fitting in when it comes to writing in their specific genres. 

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S01E06: When niches get riches

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss the ever complicated topic of niches. What is a niche, and how does defining it help further your writing career?

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S01E05: When platforms are power

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about the platforms that support their writing careers, from creating graphics and book covers, to how they format their books. 

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S01E03: When facebook ads fight back

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about their experience with Facebook ads, what they have already learned from past experience, and what plans they have to gain success in the future.

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S01E02: When marketing is unmasked

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda break down their own marketing attempts in 2023, and discuss what worked and what didn't, covering what marketing ideas they have for the next 12 months. 

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S01E01: When year plans attack

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda make their 2024 plans…then remake them to factor in all the different hats self-publishers need to wear.

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