The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

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The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán episodes

November 21, 202362. How to choose yourself (rerun and update)
Note: Because it’s a holiday week in the United States, this week’s episode is a rerun, with an exciting update. Tune in next week for a new episode and a special announcement. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.

Camille coaches Debra, a novelist who’s considering self-publishing. We cover:
How to tell a better story (about your career)

When it makes sense to self-publish

A simple but ultra-effective way to brand yourself as an author

Why making long-term plans can lead to quick short-term wins
23 min
November 14, 202361. How to care less
Worrying about what other people think often paralyzes writers and prevents us from creating our best work. In this episode, Camille shares how to move past the fear of judgment. She discusses:
How to make your own opinion the loudest voice in the room

The simple question that often leads to major career breakthroughs

Whose feedback to consider—and whose to forget

Three questions that can help you get better feedback
16 min
November 07, 202360. How to find flow
Working in a flow state doesn’t just feel good—it can increase productivity by a whopping 500%. In today’s episode, Camille talks about:
The most common misconception about flow

Why self-consciousness sabotages flow—and how to stop judging yourself

The surprising way to supercharge creativity

How to use a writing habit to get in a flow state more often
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14 min
October 31, 202359. How to sell yourself—without selling out
Pitching your projects and building an author brand doesn’t have to feel slimy or unaligned. Whether you’re querying your first book or are looking for more efficient ways to market your backlist, there’s an easer—and yes, more authentic—way to sell yourself. In this episode, Camille shares:
The baffling conversation with a fellow author that made her rethink how she was describing her work

Why genre isn’t as important as you might think

A simple framework for making your writing sound enticing

The importance of choosing good comps (and how to do exactly that)
18 min
October 24, 202358. How to keep going when life feels hard
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

When to lower the bar—and even take a break from your book

How to make writing more of a respite (which is crucial when you’re grappling emotionally)
15 min
October 17, 202357. How to be visible
Being afraid to be visible can keep you from following through, sharing your work, and reaching your big goals as an author. In today’s episode, Camille shares:
How to tell if visibility issues are holding you back

The real reason we fear being canceled

The surprising link between procrastination and visibility

Simple ways to be less invested in all feedback (your career will thank you)
17 min
October 10, 202356. How to love writing
Yes, writing can be hard sometimes. But you can and should enjoy it more often. In this episode, Camille shares:
Why feeling good while you write—instead of just afterwards—can lead to a better book

The surprising benefit of viewing drafting as “me time”

How to use simple rituals to reinvigorate your daily writing practice

When to drop deadlines that may be keeping you stuck
You’ll find Lainey Cameron's podcast, The Best of Women’s Fiction, which Camille mentions in this episode, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-of-womens-fiction/id1552557042
17 min
October 03, 202355. How to finish strong
Want to end 2023 on a high note? In this episode, Camille discusses how to go all in on what’s most important to you in Q4. She shares:
What you can accomplish in just three months (hint: it’s a lot)

Why we use negative self-talk to motivate ourselves—and how to stop doing that

Simple ways to make time and energy for your big writing goals

The upside of embracing discomfort
20 min
September 26, 202354. How to get your hopes up
Camille shares the keynote speech she gave at the Women’s Fiction Writers Association’s 10th Anniversary Conference in Chicago. She discusses:
One key sign that you actually do believe you can reach your goals

How viewing your industry as your enemy impacts your career—and how to change your mind (without gaslighting yourself)

Why getting your hopes up actually ups your odds of success

A paradigm shift for any writer agonizing over the amount of marketing authors “have” to do
The Career Novelist Mastermind kicks off October 12th. If you’re interested in learning proven strategies for taking your author career to the next level and beyond, visit evenbetter.co/mastermind to learn more.
28 min
September 19, 202353. How to pitch your novel
Yes, there are a million ways to market your work (only a slight exaggeration). But arguably the most important step that any novelist should take is often the one they most struggle with, or simply overlook. In this episode, Camille shares:
Why marketing begins and ends with your query or book blurb

The importance of honing your pitch—even if you’ve already sold a novel the traditional route

The overlap between a query letter and a book blurb (and why, when done well, the two are virtually identical)
For a free training on how to effectively pitch your novel, visit evenbetter.co/pitchpro.
9 min

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Want to create an even better career as a novelist? #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author and master certified coach Camille Pagán offers proven publishing strategies and research-based mindset advice…