The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

By Even Better Co.Arts Books

The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán episodes

November 08, 202222. How to trust yourself
Camille coaches Sarah, who’s writing a novel loosely based on part of her life. We cover:
When to steal from your own life—and the distinction that separates fact and fiction

Deepening a character’s wound to create a stronger story

How to stop mistaking your first draft for your final draft

Why keeping your story simple keeps writing fun—and makes your draft more readable
17 min
November 01, 202221. How to choose your next move
Camille coaches Claire, a novelist who’d like to shift from writing romance to women’s fiction. We cover:
The paradigm-shifting power of a single sentence

The importance of being open to multiple revenue streams (and making sure you’re not missing income that’s already available to you)

The sneaky way your brain mistakes thoughts for facts

How taking a “testing” approach can help you make better decisions
28 min
October 21, 202220. How to make space for writing
Camille coaches Jane Stinson, an author and certified coach who wants to make the most of new changes in her schedule as she writes her next novel.
We cover:
How to use your best-case scenario to follow through

The benefits of getting comfortable with discomfort

A simple framework for figuring out if your “yes” should actually be “no”

Why taking time for our big goals benefits everyone around us
You can learn more about Jane at musecoaching.net
17 min
October 19, 202219. How to find your readers
Camille coaches Kim, an author who writes haunted historical fiction and wants to learn to love book marketing.
We cover:
How to use a single sentence to attract your ideal readers

Why marketing starts with your cover and copy

The marketing endeavor every author should focus on

The power of consistency and calendaring
28 min
October 19, 202218. How to stop waiting for success and start creating it
Camille coaches Darci, who’s considering self-publishing a novel that’s on submission with traditional publishers.
We cover:
The most important question you can ask when you’re faced with disappointment

Why any one book doesn’t make or break your career

How to deal with emotions like embarrassment in order move past them faster so you can get back to writing

Taking back control after setbacks (hint: it starts with trusting your gut)
24 min
October 18, 202217. How to write one book while you’re promoting another
Camille coaches Liz, an author who’s trying to write one novel while promoting another.

We cover:
Why there’s no “wrong” choice when it comes to fiction

What’s actually happening when you’re procrastinating

How to succeed faster by conquering your calendar

Simple ways to get past the trap of “I don’t know”
17 min
October 18, 202216. How to get over writer’s block—fast
Camille coaches RaShonne, who’s struggling to finish her memoir.
We cover:
How to speak your truth when you’re afraid it may hurt others

The real reason you feel stuck

Why being creative in one area fuels creativity in other areas

Using boredom to write something you’re truly proud of
24 min
October 17, 202215. How to believe that you can write a book
Camille coaches Christina, a coach and entrepreneur who wants to be an author.
We cover:
How identifying as a writer right now can help you become an author

The power of getting clear on why you want to write a book

Ways to write your first book in well under a year

Why writing doesn’t have to be hard—even if you’ve never written more than 20 pages before
19 min
October 17, 202214. How to keep going for your dream
Camille coaches Judi, a journalist and non-fiction author who wants to sell her first novel.
We cover:
The only true prerequisite for becoming a novelist

How being good at your job makes it harder to go for what you really want—and how to keep that from stopping you

Supercharging your motivation by extending your timeline

Why starting writing in your 40s (or beyond) can lead to a better book
31 min
October 14, 202213. How to set boundaries so you can find more time to write
Camille coaches B., a novelist who wants her kids to do more housework so she can finish her next book.
We cover:
Why we people-please and “fill in the gaps” when others are perfectly capable of doing it themselves

How to turn conflict into opportunity

The real reason asking for what you want feels like an energy-drainer

Why spending more time writing is good for your whole family
20 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…