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 can use to uplevel your fiction career, sign up for the Career Novelist newsletter: https://thecareernovelist.substack.com/

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.evenbetter.co/pitch.

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? Pitch Pro begins October 25th. Join before October 21st and you’ll receive two rounds of personalized edits on your query. Learn more and register at www.evenbetter.co/pitch

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 Novelists Membership is now open! To learn more and join a small community of novelists dedicated to creating even better fiction careers, visit evenbetter.co/membership

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  

To sign up for Plan to Publish, a free webinar on September 22nd, visit:www.evenbetter.co/webinar

Want to uplevel your novel’s pitch and positioning? Pitch Pro kicks off October 18th. To learn more and sign up to be notified when doors open, visit: www.evenbetter.co/pitch

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 upcoming webinar you won’t want to miss. If you’re not already, make sure you’re subscribed to the Career Novelist newsletter to be the first to get details: www.evenbetter.co/how-to

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 Camille? Learn more and fill out an application for coaching at evenbetter.co/coaching.

Struggling to find time and mental space to write and market your work? You’re hardly alone. In this episode, Camille shares: 

• Why relying on willpower is the worst possible idea when you’re overwhelmed (and what works far better)
• The unexpected benefit of calendaring your writing time
• The 80% rule that can help you deal with life’s little (and not-so-little) plot twists

Want to uplevel your pitch and sell your novel? Sign up for Pitch Pro, a six-week course that will teach you to sell your story—and your potential as an author. Register before August 1st and you’ll receive two personalized rounds of query edits. Learn more and join at www.evenbetter.co/pitch