The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

To quote Annie Duke, author of the book Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, “Contrary to popular belief, winners quit a lot. That’s how they win.” In this episode, Camille shares: If you want to go deeper on positioning your book and creating a sustainable author brand, check out Bestseller Bootcamp. Visit evenbetter.co/besteller to learn more.

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: 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.

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: To learn more about Bestseller Bootcamp, visit: www.evenbetter.co/bestseller

On the 100th episode of the You Should Write a Book podcast, Camille shares: 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.

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: For more resources on creating an even better author career, visit https://www.evenbetter.co

Whether you need help with craft, marketing, or your mindset, support can be transformative for your author career. In this episode, Camille shares: you

Yes, envy can feel lousy—but it also contains crucial information that can help your author career. In this episode, Camille shares: you

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:

Feel like there’s too much to do and it’s making it hard to write? In this episode, Camille shares: 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.

You did it—you accomplished your goal. So…why aren’t you happy? In today’s episode, Camille shares:

Money stops many writers from pursuing their dreams—but it doesn’t have to. In today’s episode, Camille shares: 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.

Yes, taste is subjective—but there are ways to tell if you’re ready to share your book with others. In this episode, Camille discusses: Applications are open for the Career Novelist Mastermind, which combines proven publishing strategies with research-backed career and mindset coaching. To learn more and apply, visit evenbetter.co/mastermind.

Whether you’re working on your first novel or your fiftieth, showing up a professional will help you reach your goals faster—and help your success stick. On this episode, Camille shares: If you’re ready to go pro, apply for the Career Novelist Mastermind, which combines proven publishing strategies with research-backed career and mindset coaching. To learn more and apply, visit evenbetter.co/mastermind.

Deadlines can help you get the job done—but they sometimes backfire, too. In this episode, Camille discusses: Sign up for the You Should Write a Book newsletter to learn about a special bonus for novelists who join the Career Novelist Mastermind this month: https://www.evenbetter.co/how-to

Blurbs—that is, endorsement quotes from other authors—are still a standard publishing practice. In this episode, Camille covers: can The Career Novelist Mastermind is accepting applications early. This small group coaching program kicks off September 4th. The mastermind is capped at 12 novelists, so early applications are encouraged. To learn more, visit evenbetter.co/mastermind.

There are still six months to reach your big writing goals. In this episode, Camille shares: If you’re interested in coaching with Camille in Q3, email team@evenbetter.co. To learn more about the upcoming Career Novelist Mastermind, visit evenbetter.co/mastermind. And to sign up for the You Should Write a Book newsletter, visit www.evenbetter.co/how-to.

Do you procrastinate when you should be working on your book? In today’s episode, Camille shares: The Career Novelist Mastermind begins in August! To learn more and be the first to know when applications open, visit www.evenbetter.co/mastermind

Neil Gaiman said, “Everything good that happened in my writing career happened because someone, normally another writer, helped me.” In today’s episode, Camille shares: The Your First 50 Readers webinar is June 21st. If you want to learn how to get authentic reviews from readers who actually like what you write, visit www.evenbetter.co/reviews to register.

Camille follows up with author Darci St. John—who was featured in episode 18—about: Learn more about Darci’s novel, Crash Into Me, at www.darcistjohn.com To register for the Your First 50 Reviews webinar, visit www.evenbetter.co/reviews Note: we experienced some audio issues during recording. We did our best to minimize them but could not eliminate all of them.

Almost everything you want is on the other side of discomfort. In this episode, Camille talks about: P.S. The Career Novelist Mastermind reopens in August. Learn more and get on the waiting list at evenbetter.co/mastermind