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The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

Even Better Co.
Publishing
Writing
Writing Goals
Self-Publishing
Coaching
Mental Health
Procrastination
Career Development
Author Career
Self-Doubt
Quitting
Writing Career
Publishing Industry
Mindset
Writing Process
Jealousy
Overwhelm
Bestseller Bootcamp
Career Transition
Goal Setting

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 for fiction writers. For more resources and to sign up for the Career Novelist newsletter, visit EvenBetter.co.

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Latest Episodes

Yes, you can have more than one career or interest and still succeed as a novelist. In today’s episode, Camille covers:

* The crucial connection between financial security and creativity

* A funny but effective way to stop worrying about what ot... more

There are still six months to reach your writing goals—and doing a simple mid-year assessment can help you accomplish more while lowering the odds of burnout. In this episode, Camille shares:

* The powerful question she’s added to her assessment fr... more

Are you writing as much as you want to be? If life keeps getting in the way and you’re waiting for a better time to focus on fiction, this episode is for you. In it, Camille shares:

* Her mantra for taking action and writing more now.

* The one-s... more

Where do you want to be this time next year? The answer could make all the difference in your career. In this episode, Camille shares:

* Why your instinct to not change is so strong (and how to overcome that)

* The sneaky way success can hold you... more

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Recent Guests

Camille Pagán
Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author; founder of Even Better Co.
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Episode: 140. Bonus: How to build your novelist career
Darci St. John
Author of 'Crash Into Me'
Episode: 85. How to make your own luck

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Camille Pagán
Host of The Career Novelist Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Favorite Writing Podcast

    Camille has the best advice and mindset wisdom of anyone in the writing business. I’ve listened to some of her episodes multiple times. She’s my go-to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Srmadams
    United States3 months ago
  • A New Gem Every Episode

    It’s like Camille is speaking to me directly because she always says exactly what I need to hear. She is positive, open, and realistic — a hard combo to find when it comes to writing and building an author career. Camille also adds the research to back up her advice. Anyone looking for inspiration on how to find joy in the process and build a career you love should start here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC_Christy
    United States4 months ago
  • Helpful and concrete

    I love how concise, inspiring, and focused each episode is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElBarbs
    United States7 months ago
  • Look forward to each new episode

    I love Camille’s no-nonsense advice. She’s someone who truly understands the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a working writer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parsnip357a
    United States8 months ago
  • A go-to podcast!

    I'm always excited to see a new episode of this podcast drop. These bite sized nuggets of wisdom are somehow always exactly what I need to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    judging_the_cover
    Canada8 months ago

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The podcast is described as a reliable, supportive resource for keeping writers motivated and productive.
Coaching and mindset-focused episodes are repeatedly highlighted as transformative for writers.
Listeners praise the show as encouraging, practical, and grounded in real experience.
The host provides concise, actionable advice that's easy to implement.

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140. Bonus: How to build your novelist career
Q: What advice do you give emerging authors about describing their books and positioning themselves in the market?
Camille emphasizes crafting a concise, compelling description that communicates mood and value beyond genre, plus using evidence from peers and mentors to build confidence.
140. Bonus: How to build your novelist career
Q: What role does a coach or cognitive-behavioral approach play in developing an author's career?
She discusses using mindset, asking the right questions, and applying research-based habits to help writers shift from chasing a single hit to cultivating an ecosystem of practice, feedback, and consistent output.
140. Bonus: How to build your novelist career
Q: Can you describe the pivotal moment when you realized a long-term writing career was possible?
Camille explains how the first major breakthrough with The Art of Forgetting set expectations, but a poor sales performance afterward forced her to rethink strategy and focus on building a body of work for long-term sustainability.

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