Alice Walker wrote, “Being proud of yourself is not arrogant; it is a sign of self-respect.” In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• How to take pride in what you’ve done (hint: It’s less about what you share with others and more about what you say to yourself). 
• Why you should stop being self-deprecating—especially when it comes to your natural talents.
• Two simple words that can transform your ability to take credit.

Want to learn more about how to create a sustainable author brand and career? Check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit https://www.evenbetter.co/bestseller to learn more. 

Yes, publishing is a long game—but staying in it and succeeding requires short-term wins. In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• A common misconception about quick wins that keeps writers from taking full advantage of them.
• What research reveals about the importance of sweating—and tracking—the “small stuff.”
• Key questions that will help you choose your short-term goals wisely.

Want to learn more about how to create a sustainable author brand and career? Check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit https://www.evenbetter.co/bestseller to learn more.

Does spending time (and maybe even money) on your fiction fill you with guilt? In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• The surprising upside of guilt—and how to tell when it’s not serving you.
• Simple questions that can keep guilt from lingering too long (so you can go back to writing).
• Why you don’t need to have “something to show” for your writing in order to feel good about it.

Are you a debut author? Check out Camille’s free training to help you make the most of publishing your first novel: www.evenbetter.co/debut

When it comes to your fiction career, the willingness to pivot as needed is a competitive advantage. In today’s episode, Camille shares: 

• Why we’re attracted to “proven” formulas (and why they usually fail). 
• The importance of a long-term vision—and short-term flexibility. 
• The reason 1-star reviews are a sign you’re doing something right in your writing. 
• How to tell if it’s time to consider a new approach or publishing model. 

Want to learn more about how to create a sustainable author brand and career? Check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit https://www.evenbetter.co/bestseller to learn more.

You can’t spell breakthrough without “break”—yet so many writers push through when they should be doing the opposite. In this episode, Camille shares:

• Why taking longer on your novel may actually up the odds it’s perceived as valuable.
• A different (and arguably healthier) way to think about momentum.
• The questions that will help you determine whether you’re procrastinating or taking a productive pause.

Note: The Career Novelist Podcast is off for the next month; tune in April 8th for episode 112, which kicks off Season 5. For more resources on creating an even better fiction career, visit EvenBetter.co.

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.

Want free author coaching? Sign up for the Career Novelist Newsletter at www.evenbetter.co/how-to to sign up for Camille’s open coaching call on February 28th.

Learn more about the Career Novelist Mastermind, which begins March 7: www.evenbetter.co/mastermind

If you’re worried about whether your next novel will flop, this episode is for you. In it, Camille shares:

• The real reason writers tend to fixate on the dreaded sophomore slump.
• Why expecting the best doesn’t set you up for failure (and why the opposite is actually true).
• How to cultivate“walkaway power.”

To sign up for the free Your Next Novel webinar on February 15th, visit: www.evenbetter.co/webinar 

To apply for the 2025 Career Novelist Mastermind, which kicks off on March 7th, visit: www.evenbetter.co/mastermind

In today’s episode, Camille shares what she learned in the process of selling her eleventh novel at the end of 2024. She shares: 

Please note: In this episode, Camille briefly mentions grief related to losing a loved one to suicide. For resources on this topic, visit: https://sprc.org/tools/resources-survivors-suicide-loss/

To sign up for YOUR NEXT NOVEL, a free webinar on February 15th at 11 a.m. ET, visit: www.evenbetter.co/webinar

To get on the waitlist for the Career Novelist Mastermind, which begins in March, visit: www.evenbetter.co/mastermind

Connect with Camille on instagram at www.instagram.com/camillepagan

We are aware of and apologize for the sound quality issues in this episode.

You know what you need to do to succeed as a novelist—so why aren’t you doing it? In this episode, Camille shares:

Tune in in two weeks to get the scoop on how Camille sold her new novel—and to find out about an upcoming free webinar on how to sell your next book, too.

Tired of wishing for the best, yet feeling like you don’t actually have control over your writing career? In today’s episode, Camille shares three strategies successful novelists use to reach their goals. She covers: 

Want to learn more about how to create a sustainable author brand and career? Check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit https://www.evenbetter.co/bestseller to learn more.