The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

Remember when you first imagined being an author? That “idealistic” experience can actually be your life. In this episode, Camille shares: 

• Why your day job doesn’t have to stand in the way of a writing schedule that works for you
• The power of your average Tuesday
• The surprising role of rituals and routines in reaching your goals

Applications are open for the Prolific Mastermind! If you’re a published novelist (or your debut is coming out in the next year), this small group experience is designed to help you become prolific and profitable.
Learn more and apply at evenbetter.co/prolific 

A month after the publication of Dog Person, Camille’s 11th book, she shares:

• The secret to not hating book promotion (really)
• How to get the support you want at publication—and beyond
• The crucial step that authors crave … yet so often forget when they’re in the middle of launching

Applications are open for the Prolific Mastermind. If you’re a published novelist (or your debut is coming out in 2026), this small group experience is designed to help you create a prolific and profitable fiction career. Learn more and apply at evenbetter.co/prolific.

Tune in to hear Camille’s interview with Nicole Meier on the Whole Writer podcast. She talks about:

• Why creating a body of work is *the* most important step in your fiction career
• How to build belief by borrowing from other authors’ experiences
• The sneaky way your Plan B is sabotaging your big writing goals
• Her path from author to career coach to novelists

Thanks to Nicole Meier for this fantastic interview! To learn more about how Nicole works with writers, visit www.nicolemeier.com.

Feel like you haven’t done enough, that your book isn’t good enough—or even that you aren’t enough? This episode’s for you. Camille covers: 

• Why she’s focusing on enoughness for the publication of Dog Person
• Sneaky ways “not enoughness” can show up and sabotage your fiction career
• Simple strategies for feeling better about who and where you are—right now

To learn more about Dog Person, visit www.camillepagan.com/dogperson. To request late registration for the Q2 Career Novelists Membership, email [email protected]. 

NOTE: Camille is taking off the rest of April. The next episode of the Career Novelist Podcast will air May 5th. 

Are you operating as though you won’t reach your goals? If so, here’s how to flip the script on that—and succeed. Camille shares:

• How to spot a failure plan
• Why your “time-bound” goals may be secretly sabotaging you
• The most important ingredient for creating the career you really want

Doors are now open for the Q2 Career Novelists Membership. To learn more and join, visit www.evenbetter.co/membership.

Whether you’re fast drafting, editing on a crunch, or rushing to meet a production schedule, there are perks to speed—but there are also crucial steps to take to avoid burnout. In this episode, Camille shares:

• How she’s handling one of the tightest turnarounds of her fiction career
• The editing strategy that may just save you from overworking
• When to delay certain tasks—or just stop doing them altogether

For more info about Camille’s next novel and where she’s speaking, visit

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 faster
• When to lower the bar—and even take a break from your book
• How to make writing more of a respite and less of a deadline-driven activity

Comparison is inevitable. But it can also make you feel lousy—and even hold you back from your goals. In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• How she rebounded when she realized she was comparing herself to other novelists
• What research reveals about the pitfalls—and perks—of two common types of comparison
• A simple coaching exercise to move past comparisonitis, so you can get back to writing 

Pitch Pro starts February 11, 2026. If you’re seeking expert feedback on your query and a proven process for querying and pitching traditionally, visit www.evenbetter.co/pitch

Pitching your novel and building an author brand doesn’t have to feel salesy or slimy. Whether you’re querying your first book or are looking for more efficient ways to market your backlist, there’s an easier and more authentic way to make your work appealing to readers. In this episode, Camille shares: 

• The unexpected conversation with a fellow author that prompted her to rethink how she described her fiction
• What agents really mean when they say “I don’t have a vision for your novel” 
• A simple framework for making your writing sound enticing

Join Pitch Pro and discover how to sell your novel and position yourself as a novelist industry pros can’t wait to work with. You’ll learn everything you need to know about querying and pitching traditionally—and get personalized query edits from Camille. Learn more and register at www.evenbetter.co/pitch

Is your fiction a true priority—or are you putting it on the back burner while you put out other people’s fires? The answer can make all the difference in your success. In this episode, Camille shares: 

• Common misconceptions about what it means to take yourself seriously (hint: it’s not about ego)
• The if/then thinking that keeps many novelists stuck 
• The simple decision-making process that can change the way you think of yourself—and how industry pros regard you, too

Join Camille and certified book coach Nicole Meier for 3 Secrets to Selling Your Novel on January 29th. Learn more and sign up for this free webinar at www.evenbetter.co/webinar