The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

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

Ready to begin your year as a novelist with a renewed sense of motivation and possibility? This episode’s for you. Camille shares: 

• The surprising result of her “positive input” experiment
• The research-backed benefits of connecting your current novel to your ideal longterm career
• Why consistency is the ultimate energy hack—and how to make that an effortless part of your writing life

Join the Q1 Career Novelists Membership, whick kicks off January 7th: www.evenbetter.co/membership

Some periods of life are busier than others. That doesn’t have to mean giving up your fiction goals. In this episode, Camille shares:

• A simple way to reframe consistency 
• How to best use your time when you can’t focus on writing 
• Strategies for avoiding the “competency curse”

Join the Q1 Career Novelists Membership, which is all about planning to succeed. We kick off January 7th. www.evenbetter.co/membership 

Gratitude is wonderful—but too many writers mistakenly believe it’s at odds with ambition. In this episode, Camille shares:

• The single biggest myth about gratitude—and why it may be holding you back
• Why you’re probably not giving yourself enough appreciation (and how to correct that)
• How to be grateful without sacrificing your writing goals

If you’re a published novelist and would like to spend six months coaching with Camille and working closely with a small group of novelists, apply for the Prolific Mastermind, which kicks off on December 12.

Visit evenbetter.co/prolific to apply. 

Do you worry—or even believe—you can’t reach your writing goals? This episode may just change your mind. In it, Camille shares: 

• Why we have thoughts that actively work against our goals
• The surprising connection between shame and your beliefs about your career
• The power of a slightly better thought

If you’re on Substack, connect with Camille at https://substack.com/@thecareernovelist

Feel like you should’ve started earlier or should be farther along in your fiction career? In today’s episode, Camille shares: 

• Why success won’t cure the misbelief that you’re out of time.
• The real thought that’s often lurking behind “I missed the boat”—and how it holds you back.
• Simple strategies to change your mind about what’s still possible for you. 

For more inspiration and information you can use to uplevel your fiction career, sign up for the Career Novelist newsletter: https://thecareernovelist.substack.com/

Not sure if your story has what it takes? In this episode, Camille shares:

• How she moved past doubts about her next book
• The truth about what makes a novel “high-concept”
• A common misconception about writerly worries (hint: they’re not a sign your novel—or career—is doomed)

To learn to pitch, position, and sell your novel, sign up for Pitch Pro, which starts November 1st. Learn more at www.evenbetter.co/pitch.

Fiction requires flow—which is why it’s so important to shield yourself from unsolicited criticism and other creativity-crushers. In this episode, Camille discusses: 

• How and when to share your work 
• The move that’s even more detrimental than inviting too many cooks into your creative kitchen
• Where sustained creativity actually comes from (hint: it’s not your muse)

Ready to sell your next novel? Pitch Pro begins October 25th. Join before October 21st and you’ll receive two rounds of personalized edits on your query. Learn more and register at www.evenbetter.co/pitch

Yes, you can find more time for fiction this fall. In this episode, Camille shares three ways to prioritize your publishing career (even if your life's incredibly busy). 

Want to expand your network of novelists and get coached by Camille? Join the Q4 Career Novelists Membership. www.evenbetter.co/membership  

Don’t want to be a starving artist? You’re in luck. In today’s episode, Camille shares how novelists actually become profitable—and how you can, too. She shares: 

• Surprising sources of fiction income 
• Why a low advance isn’t inherently bad
• The truth about negative emotions (hint: they won’t block  money. In fact, they might be the secret to making more of it)

Registration for the Career Novelists Membership is now open! To learn more and join a small community of novelists dedicated to creating even better fiction careers, visit evenbetter.co/membership