The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

There are still six months to reach your writing goals—and doing a simple mid-year assessment can help you accomplish more while lowering the odds of burnout. In this episode, Camille shares: The powerful question she’s added to her assessment framework   Two research-backed secrets to effective visualization   How to use quick wins to reach long-term goals Interested in one-on-one coaching with C...

Are you writing as much as you want to be? If life keeps getting in the way and you’re waiting for a better time to focus on fiction, this episode is for you. In it, Camille shares: Her mantra for taking action and writing more now. The one-sentence way to figure out what’s really preventing you from prioritizing your writing. The myth of talent—and what really leads to success in any area, includ...

Where do you want to be this time next year? The answer could make all the difference in your career. In this episode, Camille shares: Why your instinct to  not  change is so strong (and how to overcome that) The sneaky way success can hold you back from your the next level Simple steps for expanding your vision of what’s possible for you Ready to create the career you really want? Apply to the Pr...

Remember when you first imagined being an author? That “idealistic” experience can actually be your life. In this episode, Camille shares:  Why your day job doesn’t have to stand in the way of a writing schedule that works for you The power of your average Tuesday The surprising role of rituals and routines in reaching your goals Applications are open for the Prolific Mastermind! If you’re a publi...

A month after the publication of Dog Person, Camille’s 11th book, she shares: The secret to not hating book promotion (really) How to get the support you want at publication—and beyond The crucial step that authors crave … yet so often forget when they’re in the middle of launching Applications are open for the Prolific Mastermind. If you’re a published novelist (or your debut is coming out in 202...

Tune in to hear Camille’s interview with Nicole Meier on the Whole Writer podcast. She talks about: Why creating a body of work is *the* most important step in your fiction career How to build belief by borrowing from other authors’ experiences The sneaky way your Plan B is sabotaging your big writing goals Her path from author to career coach to novelists Thanks to Nicole Meier for this fantastic...

Feel like you haven’t done enough, that your book isn’t good enough—or even that  you  aren’t enough? This episode’s for you. Camille covers:  Why she’s focusing on enoughness for the publication of  Dog Person Sneaky ways “not enoughness” can show up and sabotage your fiction career Simple strategies for feeling better about who and where you are—right now To learn more about Dog Person, visit  w...

Are you operating as though you won’t reach your goals? If so, here’s how to flip the script on that—and succeed. Camille shares: How to spot a failure plan Why your “time-bound” goals may be secretly sabotaging you The most important ingredient for creating the career you really want Doors are now open for the Q2 Career Novelists Membership. To learn more and join, visit www.evenbetter.co/members...

Whether you’re fast drafting, editing on a crunch, or rushing to meet a production schedule, there are perks to speed—but there are also crucial steps to take to avoid burnout. In this episode, Camille shares: How she’s handling one of the tightest turnarounds of her fiction career The editing strategy that may just save you from overworking When to delay certain tasks—or just stop doing them alto...

If you’re struggling right now and it’s impacting your writing, you’re not alone. In this episode, Camille shares: The time she missed a major deadline—and why she was wrong about it hurting her career The simple question that can help you feel better faster When to lower the bar—and even take a break from your book How to make writing more of a respite and less of a deadline-driven activity

Comparison is inevitable. But it can also make you feel lousy—and even hold you back from your goals. In today’s episode, Camille shares: How she rebounded when she realized she was comparing herself to other novelists What research reveals about the pitfalls—and perks—of two common types of comparison A simple coaching exercise to move past comparisonitis, so you can get back to writing  Pitch Pr...

Pitching your novel and building an author brand doesn’t have to feel salesy or slimy. Whether you’re querying your first book or are looking for more efficient ways to market your backlist, there’s an easier and more authentic way to make your work appealing to readers. In this episode, Camille shares:  The unexpected conversation with a fellow author that prompted her to rethink how she describe...

Is your fiction a true priority—or are you putting it on the back burner while you put out other people’s fires? The answer can make all the difference in your success. In this episode, Camille shares:  Common misconceptions about what it means to take yourself seriously (hint: it’s not about ego) The if/then thinking that keeps many novelists stuck  The simple decision-making process that can cha...

Ready to begin your year as a novelist with a renewed sense of motivation and possibility? This episode’s for you. Camille shares:  The surprising result of her “positive input” experiment The research-backed benefits of connecting your current novel to your ideal longterm career Why consistency is the ultimate energy hack—and how to make that an effortless part of your writing life Join the Q1 Ca...

Some periods of life are busier than others. That doesn’t have to mean giving up your fiction goals. In this episode, Camille shares: A simple way to reframe consistency  How to best use your time when you can’t focus on writing  Strategies for avoiding the “competency curse” Join the Q1 Career Novelists Membership, which is all about planning to succeed. We kick off January 7th.  www.evenbetter.c...

Gratitude is wonderful—but too many writers mistakenly believe it’s at odds with ambition. In this episode, Camille shares: The single biggest myth about gratitude—and why it may be holding you back Why you’re probably not giving yourself enough appreciation (and how to correct that) How to be grateful without sacrificing your writing goals If you’re a published novelist and would like to spend si...

Do you worry—or even believe—you can’t reach your writing goals? This episode may just change your mind. In it, Camille shares:  Why we have thoughts that actively work against our goals The surprising connection between shame and your beliefs about your career The power of a slightly better thought If you’re on Substack, connect with Camille at  https://substack.com/@thecareernovelist

Feel like you should’ve started earlier or should be farther along in your fiction career? In today’s episode, Camille shares:  Why success won’t cure the misbelief that you’re out of time. The  real  thought that’s often lurking behind “I missed the boat”—and how it holds you back. Simple strategies to change your mind about what’s still possible for you.  For more inspiration and information you...

Not sure if your story has what it takes? In this episode, Camille shares: How she moved past doubts about her next book The truth about what makes a novel “high-concept” A common misconception about writerly worries (hint: they’re not a sign your novel—or career—is doomed) To learn to pitch, position, and sell your novel, sign up for Pitch Pro , which starts November 1st. Learn more at www.evenbe...

Fiction requires flow—which is why it’s so important to shield yourself from unsolicited criticism and other creativity-crushers. In this episode, Camille discusses:  How and when to share your work  The move that’s even more detrimental than inviting too many cooks into your creative kitchen Where sustained creativity actually comes from (hint: it’s not your muse) Ready to sell your next novel? P...

Yes, you can find more time for fiction this fall. In this episode, Camille shares three ways to prioritize your publishing career (even if your life's incredibly busy).  Want to expand your network of novelists and get coached by Camille? Join the Q4 Career Novelists Membership.  www.evenbetter.co/membership   

Don’t want to be a starving artist? You’re in luck. In today’s episode, Camille shares how novelists  actually  become profitable—and how you can, too. She shares:  Surprising sources of fiction income  Why a low advance isn’t inherently bad The truth about negative emotions (hint: they won’t block  money. In fact, they might be the secret to making more of it) Registration for the Career Novelist...

Worried you’re writing the “wrong” kind of novel—or that you’ll have to market in a way you don’t want to in order to succeed? In this episode, Camille shares:  Why we think being different is detrimental … and why the opposite is actually true What agents and editors  really  mean when they say “I don’t have a vision for this” A simple formula for making your work marketable—without selling out  ...

If your last book didn’t sell well—or at all!—and you’re worried your publishing career is over, this episode’s for you. In it, Camille shares:  The myth of being “unpublishable” The unexpected lesson Camille learned as a runner that made all the difference in her fiction career The most important thing you can do to create another chance In the next episode, Camille will share details on an upcom...

Putting distance between yourself and success is ridiculous—right? Think again. In this episode, Camille shares: The real reason you may push your goals away (hint: it’s not because you don’t really want them) The scathing review that Camille interpreted as a sign her fiction career was over Five sneaky but common signs of self-sabotage—and how to move past each one Want to work one-on-one with Ca...