The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

If your last book didn’t sell well—or at all!—and you’re worried your publishing career is over, this episode’s for you. In it, Camille shares: 

• The myth of being “unpublishable”
• The unexpected lesson Camille learned as a runner that made all the difference in her fiction career
• The most important thing you can do to create another chance

In the next episode, Camille will share details on an upcoming webinar you won’t want to miss. If you’re not already, make sure you’re subscribed to the Career Novelist newsletter to be the first to get details: www.evenbetter.co/how-to

Putting distance between yourself and success is ridiculous—right? Think again. In this episode, Camille shares:

• The real reason you may push your goals away (hint: it’s not because you don’t really want them)
• The scathing review that Camille interpreted as a sign her fiction career was over
• Five sneaky but common signs of self-sabotage—and how to move past each one

Want to work one-on-one with Camille? Learn more and fill out an application for coaching at evenbetter.co/coaching.

Struggling to find time and mental space to write and market your work? You’re hardly alone. In this episode, Camille shares: 

• Why relying on willpower is the worst possible idea when you’re overwhelmed (and what works far better)
• The unexpected benefit of calendaring your writing time
• The 80% rule that can help you deal with life’s little (and not-so-little) plot twists

Want to uplevel your pitch and sell your novel? Sign up for Pitch Pro, a six-week course that will teach you to sell your story—and your potential as an author. Register before August 1st and you’ll receive two personalized rounds of query edits. Learn more and join at www.evenbetter.co/pitch

Not getting the support you seek from your nearest and dearest—or your agent or professional network? This episode’s for you. Camille shares:

• Why talking yourself out of feeling bad backfires
• How to show up like a pro while making your needs clear
• The surprising (research-backed!) upside of expecting support from others

If you’re a debut author, or are preparing to sell your first novel, check out this free resource on getting better support: www.evenbetter.co/debut

For more info on writing a breakout book, check out Bestseller Bootcamp, a self-paced course: www.evenbetter.co/bestseller

You still have time to make 2025 your best writing and publishing year yet. In this episode, Camille shares: 

• Her hits and misses from the first half of 2025
• The critical thing to keep in mind before committing to a new course of action
• Six simple but essential questions to set yourself up for success in the second half of the year

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Connect with Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/camillepagan

Research shows that focusing on the long-term ups your odds of success now and later. In this episode, Camille shares:

• Why writers often resist thinking too far into the future (and why that’s a mistake).
• The simple question that clarifies what you really want for your fiction career.
• How to write a bio that helps you turn your vision into your reality.

Want to get coached by Camille? Join Bestseller Bootcamp before June 18th and you’ll have access to two live coaching calls where you can get personalized input on your fiction career. For more information and to join, visit www.evenbetter.co/bestseller.

Reaching your writing goals doesn’t require rushing. In fact, slowing down is often the best way to achieve success. In today’s episode, Camille shares: 

• The surprising reasons writers rush (even with work that’s really important to us).
• Signs you might be hurrying … without realizing it.
• How to use smarter deadlines to slow your roll without losing momentum.

Sign up for Bestseller Bootcamp now through the end of June to attend up to four live group coaching sessions with Camille. The first live session is this Friday, June 6th; additional sessions take place throughout the month. For details and to sign up, visit www.evenbetter.co/bestseller.

Alice Walker wrote, “Being proud of yourself is not arrogant; it is a sign of self-respect.” In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• How to take pride in what you’ve done (hint: It’s less about what you share with others and more about what you say to yourself). 
• Why you should stop being self-deprecating—especially when it comes to your natural talents.
• Two simple words that can transform your ability to take credit.

Want to learn more about how to create a sustainable author brand and career? Check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit https://www.evenbetter.co/bestseller to learn more. 

Yes, publishing is a long game—but staying in it and succeeding requires short-term wins. In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• A common misconception about quick wins that keeps writers from taking full advantage of them.
• What research reveals about the importance of sweating—and tracking—the “small stuff.”
• Key questions that will help you choose your short-term goals wisely.

Want to learn more about how to create a sustainable author brand and career? Check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit https://www.evenbetter.co/bestseller to learn more.

Does spending time (and maybe even money) on your fiction fill you with guilt? In today’s episode, Camille shares:

• The surprising upside of guilt—and how to tell when it’s not serving you.
• Simple questions that can keep guilt from lingering too long (so you can go back to writing).
• Why you don’t need to have “something to show” for your writing in order to feel good about it.

Are you a debut author? Check out Camille’s free training to help you make the most of publishing your first novel: www.evenbetter.co/debut