The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

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  • 12. How to tackle tricky story problems

    Camille coaches Tracey, an author who’s grappling with multiple points of view and timeline issues in her draft.

    We cover:

    • Diagnosing plot problems by thinking like a reader
    • What to worry about when you’re drafting (and what to leave to editors)
    • The one fiction technique that can’t be taught
    • Why focusing on what you’re already good at can elevate your story
    • 14 min
    • 11. How to make a living as a writer

      Camille coaches Holly, a writer and aspiring novelist who’d like to make enough money writing to care for her family and quit her day job.

      We cover:

      • Ways to bet on yourself—without going broke
      • Revving your cash flow by ditching a “guru” mindset
      • How to figure out when you can actually leave your full-time job
      • Why casting a wide net can lead to more income
      • Heads up: we experienced some persistent audio issues in this episode. We apologize, and hope you’ll still tune in—the information is really helpful for writers who want to make more money from their writing—but also understand if you’d prefer to skip ahead to the next episode.

        30 min
      • 10. How to say yes to a big idea (even when it scares you)

        Camille coaches Katherine, an author who’s getting ready to write her third novel.

        We cover:

        • The importance of feeling good about your last book’s performance, no matter what the sales numbers
        • Why having “thick skin” is overrated—and how sensitivity can be a novelist’s superpower
        • Harnessing the power of intention in order to write a better book
        • How to stop listening to writing advice that doesn’t resonate
        • 25 min
        • 9. How to get out of your own way and market your books

          Camille coaches Maggie, a self-published author who’s struggling to learn how to advertise her novels.

          We cover:

          • When to get help (hint: as soon as possible)
          • Deciding how to spend your time and money
          • Learning to get comfortable with discomfort
          • How your emotions can help you learn to love marketing
          • 21 min
          • 8. How to market your backlist in new ways

            Camille coaches Rebecca, an author who wants to start a podcast.

            We cover:

            • Turning a novel into a serialized podcast
            • Why it’s wise to consider the best-case scenario instead of the worst
            • How ditching the idea of a “wrong” choice can help you find your true path
            • The power of making decisions in advance
            • 17 min
            • 7. How to choose yourself

              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
              • 6. How to write and sell a book

                Camille coaches Taylor, a coach and entrepreneur who wants to write her first book.

                We cover:

                • How to get a book deal with a traditional publisher
                • The #1 question that will help you ID your bestselling idea
                • The staying (and selling) power of useful books
                • The pros and cons of self-publishing a non-fiction book
                • 29 min
                • 5. How to be efficient

                  Camille coaches Camille G., who works full time and feels like she doesn’t have enough time for her side hustle.

                  We cover:

                  • Why rushing actually slows you down
                  • The game-changing power of focusing on what you’re already doing well
                  • How to embrace showing up at 80 percent
                  • The importance of defining your best right now
                  • 22 min
                  • 4. How to say no (and mean it)

                    In this episode, Camille coaches Tamara, a woman who’s worried about letting down her father by not visiting him during the holidays.

                    We cover:

                    • Why it’s crucial to stop trying to control how other people feel
                    • Figuring out where your guilt is coming from
                    • The paradigm-shifting power of telling the truth
                    • How to set boundaries that actually feel good
                    • 26 min
                    • 3. How to find time to market your business

                      In this episode, Camille coaches Maureen, a coach who

                      We cover:

                      • Showing up on social media when you’d rather not
                      • Ways to combat marketing fatigue and overwhelm
                      • How to stop thinking you don’t know how to connect with potential clients
                      • The simple reframe that allows you to embrace imperfection
                      • 22 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…

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