The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

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The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán episodes

November 04, 2024Bonus episode: How to choose comps
If you’re not sure how to select stellar comps—or want to make sure you’ve nailed yours—Camille is sharing the audio replay of her recent webinar on this topic. She covers:
Why comps are critical to a book’s success (regardless of genre or whether you’re traditionally- or self-published).

Guidelines for picking the best comps for your novel.

What to do if you’re between genres … or dislike most of your comps (it's a thing!).

The biggest mistakes writers make when choosing comps—and simple fixes for each one.

How to use comps to uplevel your marketing before, during, and after publication.
If you want to go deeper on positioning your book and creating a sustainable author brand, check out Bestseller Bootcamp. If you register prior to November 11, you’ll have access to five office hour calls where you can ask Camille questions about your individual book and career. Visit evenbetter.co/besteller to learn more.
42 min
October 29, 2024101. How to be a Career Novelist (and change your mind about marketing your novel)
Welcome to the Career Novelist Podcast!
After 100 episodes of You Should Write a Book, Camille is (very slightly) shifting the focus of the podcast. In this episode, she shares:
The definition of a Career Novelist—and why this term alone can help you bounce back from publishing setbacks.

Her response to a well-known industry expert who asked her, “Aren’t you worried about giving writers false hope?”

The number one hurdle novelists face when it comes to publishing (spoiler alert: it’s marketing!)—and why focusing on writing is the best way to get over that and reach more readers.
To learn more about Bestseller Bootcamp, visit: www.evenbetter.co/bestseller
17 min
October 15, 2024100. How to write your future
On the 100th episode of the You Should Write a Book podcast, Camille shares:
How a quote from James Clear prompted her to rethink her business.

The single most important thing a writer can do to reach their publishing goals (hint: it’s not building a social media following).

What to do if a lack of time, focus, or follow-through is keeping you from writing.
To sign up for the free Nail Your Comps webinar on October 24, 2024, visit: www.evenbetter.co/webinar
To learn more about The Hot Sheet newsletter, which Camille mentions in today’s episode, visit: https://hotsheetpub.com
Note: This podcast will publish biweekly for the rest of 2024. The next episode will air October 29, 2024.
14 min
October 08, 202499. How to choose your next project
If you’re between books—or are simply thinking about what you’ll write after you’re done with your current draft—this episode is for you. Camille shares:
How the paradox of choice can impact your writing career.

Why writers are often especially vulnerable to “shiny object syndrome.”

Five simple questions to ask yourself before committing to a book or another big project.

For more resources on creating an even better author career, visit https://www.evenbetter.co
16 min
October 01, 202498. How to find the right help for your writing career
Whether you need help with craft, marketing, or your mindset, support can be transformative for your author career. In this episode, Camille shares:
How to find someone who’s the right fit for you.

Why it’s wise to “try before you buy” (plus easy ways to do just that).

The importance of trusting your gut—and the difference between intuition and anxiety.

What to do if you have buyer’s remorse.
20 min
September 24, 202497. How to use jealousy to your advantage
Yes, envy can feel lousy—but it also contains crucial information that can help your author career. In this episode, Camille shares:
The surprising upside of being jealous about another writer’s success.

Common misconceptions about envy—and how to harness that feeling to reach your next level as an author.

Simple solutions for navigating another writer’s jealousy toward you.
16 min
September 17, 202496. How to deal with not-enoughness
Overwhelm can be caused by feeling like there’s too much to do—but it can also be the direct result of feeling like you’re not enough or haven’t done enough to succeed. In this episode, Camille talks about:
The surprising reason you might be focused on what you believe you’re lacking.

Why it’s important to take credit for what you’ve already done—and a simple exercise to do just that.

How to trust yourself (without trusting negative internal voices saying you don’t have what it takes).
15 min
September 10, 202495. How to deal with overwhelm
Feel like there’s too much to do and it’s making it hard to write? In this episode, Camille shares:
The cognitive cost of overwhelm—and what neurologists and psychologists say is often the unexpected cause of that fuzzy, can’t-seem-to-focus mental state.

Why getting clear on what you want to say ‘yes’ to might just be your first step to feeling better.

Seven things to consider clearing from your to-do list and/or life so you can reach your writing goals.
This episode is the first of a two-part series. Tune in next week to learn how not-enoughness contributes to overwhelm—and how to move past it and get back to writing.
20 min
September 03, 202494. How to enjoy success (when you secretly feel lousy)
You did it—you accomplished your goal. So…why aren’t you happy? In today’s episode, Camille shares:
Why we often feel deflated instead of elated on publication day and after reaching other writing milestones.

The sneaky way guilt can hijack your happiness.

How to stop mistaking negative emotions for a lack of gratitude.

The importance of marking the occasion—even when you don’t feel like celebrating.
22 min
August 06, 202493. How to invest in your author career (when you're not making money yet)
Money stops many writers from pursuing their dreams—but it doesn’t have to. In today’s episode, Camille shares:
The real investment required to become a career author (hint: it’s not cash)

How even minor investments can lead to major self-image shifts

Ideas for upleveling your career on a shoestring budget

Register for Plan to Publish: Strategies for becoming a career novelist. This free webinar is on Saturday, August 17th, from 10-11 a.m. ET; a limited-time replay will be provided to all writers who register. Sign up and learn more at evenbetter.co/plan.
15 min

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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…