The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

By Even Better Co.Arts Books

The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán episodes

September 12, 202352. How to deal with naysayers and negative people
What do you do when a friend, partner, or even fellow writer doesn’t believe you can reach your big goals? In this episode, Camille discusses:
How other people’s expectations can shape your experience

When to be direct about the support you need—and when to change the subject (or even your relationships)

Why well-meaning experts may tell you not to get your hopes up

The importance of protecting your dreams … and even being “selfish”
17 min
September 05, 202351. How to believe you can reach your writing goals
Yes, belief is important—but what you do every day may be even more important. In today’s episode, Camille shares:
The fascinating relationship between belief and behavior

How to get past imposter syndrome (without writing affirmations all day)

What research reveals about optimism and not “jinxing yourself” by getting your hopes up

Two simple questions that can motivate you to write more
For more resources, including free webinars, on reaching your writing goals, visit EvenBetter.co.
19 min
May 30, 202350. How to focus
Camille talks about deciding to make more space for her writing this summer. She discusses:
Why we overcommit (it’s not just about guilt)—and how to stop doing that

The fundamental ingredients of focus and flow

The real benefit of setting an “impossible” goal

The question that will help you make goal-oriented decisions that feel good

Note: The You Should Write a Book podcast will be on hiatus this summer. Get free advice on business, branding, and mindset for authors by signing up for the You Should Write a Book newsletter at: www.evenbetter.co/newsletter
10 min
May 23, 202349. How to find your throughline
Camille speaks with Katie Rose Guest Pryal, an award-winning author and speaker on mental health and neurodiversity. Among other things, they discuss:
The truth about making money as a writer

Writing about mental health and neurodiversity in a way that isn’t reductive or centered around “overcoming” a disability—and how to get help writing about perspectives you haven’t lived through

The joy of giving up your backup plans and going all in on writing (or anything else you really want to do)

How to find your lane as an author … by pursuing what actually interests you (and why you don’t need to rush to define your brand)
For more on Katie’s work, https://katieroseguestpryal.com
48 min
May 16, 202348. How to avoid a disastrous debut
According to a new report from The Bookseller, more than half of authors say publishing their debut negatively impacted their mental health—and just 22% reported an overall positive experience with their first publication. But your debut doesn’t have to derail your career or mental health. In this episode, Camille shares:
Why her own debut experience was the opposite of what she expected

The three most powerful steps you can take to make your debut a better experience (and the launchpad for a long, successful career if you’ve already published)

Details on a free event for debut authors taking place on May 25, 2023

Register for Success Strategies for Debut Authors, a free hour-long webinar, by visiting evenbetter.co/debut
13 min
May 09, 202347. How to write a first draft
Camille coaches Saleema, a writer who's confident drafting flash fiction and short stories, but feels less certain about writing her first novel. They cover:
How long a first draft of a novel really needs to be

Why we want to be perfect when we know it’s not possible (and how to get over that)

The best way to show up on social media before you’re published

Easing your way into telling a better story … about yourself
20 min
May 02, 202346. How to collaborate for a better book
Camille chats with Jodi Warshaw, who was until 2021 a founding editor of Lake Union Publishing (and Camille’s longtime editor), and is now an independent developmental editor and publishing consultant. They cover:
Why publishing takes so long—and how to embrace that

The foundation of a successful editor-author relationship

What “relatable” really means when it comes to characters

How to work with an editor to ensure your intention for your story comes through on the page
Learn more about Jodi’s services and career at https://jwedits.net
34 min
April 25, 202345. How to trust your gut
Camille coaches Kelly Farmer, a traditionally published novelist who’s trying to tell the difference between her intuition and old stories she has about indie publishing.
They cover:
Why gathering more information often sets the stage for intuition

The secret to successful visualization

How to mine your past in order to recognize a true aha moment

The Leslie Jones quote that changed everything for Kelly (hint: it’s about not making decisions from desperation)
To learn more about Kelly’s books, including her forthcoming novel It’s a Fabulous Life, visit https://www.kellyfarmerauthor.com.
23 min
April 18, 202344. How to find what works (and cut what doesn’t)
Camille coaches R.J. Fox, an author and screenwriter who needs to cut his current draft in half.
They cover:
How to prove whether an idea is working (hint: it’s not about getting feedback from other people)

The power of making advanced decisions about how you’ll work

Using a simple 3-act structure to streamline your story

Why watching TV and movies can make you a better writer

For more on R.J.’s books and work, visit https://rjfoxwriter.wordpress.com/ or follow him on Twitter @foxwriter7.
39 min
April 11, 202343. How to stop overthinking and start writing
Camille coaches Julie Chavez, a memoirist who’s making the leap to writing fiction. They cover:
Why our love of books can get in the way of actually writing them

A simple exercise to tell if your story’s compelling

How to spread success from one area of your life to your fiction career

Why fiction is a mood—and how to create it

For more about Julie’s writing and forthcoming memoir, Everyone But Myself, visit: JulieWritesWords.com.
30 min

About The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

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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…