As a first-generation college student, Camille Pagan thought she'd study medicine. She ended up writing about health and then penned her first novel after the birth of her daughter, selling it at auction in a six-figure deal. But all was not easy after that. While Camille has enjoyed a hearty career as the bestselling author of eight novels, she endured ups, downs and redirects along the way and now guides other writers in staying the course to build success as an author.

In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Camille Pagan about being an author coach, query letters and mindset shifts, career strategy and setting goals for your writing.

In this episode, Lynne and Camille discuss:

• How thoughts influence feelings, which lead to actions
• Why query letters are her superpower
• Why coaching is as rewarding as writing
• Being the brand for your author career
• Overcoming self-doubt
• Getting specific on your goals to make them happen

Links and Resources:

• QueryTracker
• Publishers Marketplace
• Julie Buxbaum
• Jenny Bent
• Allison Winn Scotch
• Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
• Lake Union
• Jane Friedman's newsletter
• Radcliffe Publishing Course
• Colleen Hoover

Find Camille Pagan:

Website

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Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll like these other Make Meaning Podcast episodes:

• Episode 128 – Becky Robinson – Building Reach for Books
• Episode 121 – Stephanie Steinberg – On Personal Passions & Creating Communities
• Episode 117 – Steven Wingate – How to Find Your Voice Again & Again
• Episode 110 – Margaret Trimer – How to Define & Live by Your Core Values
• Episode 23 – Crazy Whole Life with Rev. Josephine Robertson