The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán

In today’s episode, Camille shares what she learned in the process of selling her eleventh novel at the end of 2024. She shares: Why timing really is everything. The importance of listening to your intuition (and how that’s not the same thing as predicting the future). The best belief to cultivate at every stage of the publishing process. Please note: In this episode, Cam

You know what you need to do to succeed as a novelist—so why aren’t you doing it? In this episode, Camille shares: A self-assessment to get to the bottom of why you’re not taking action. Why we engage in self-sabotaging behaviors—and how to do so less often. The surprising reason “cheat days” backfire. Tune in in two weeks to get the scoop on how Camille sold he

Tired of wishing for the best, yet feeling like you don’t actually have control over your writing career? In today’s episode, Camille shares three strategies successful novelists use to reach their goals. She covers: How to figure out what you really want—and why that matters. Simple ways to use your storytelling skills to fuel motivation and take more action. What you

Trying to finish a draft, edit, or another project before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve? In this episode, Camille shares: Why getting specific can lead to speed. Three common—yet often overlooked—saboteurs that may be slowing you down. Simple solutions for overcoming those saboteurs so you can finish the year strong.

Decided to keep writing? Fully committing can skyrocket your odds of reaching your publishing goals. In this episode, Camille shares: Common misconceptions about going all in. How to tell if a “failure plan”is standing between you and success. Why self-efficacy—that is, your belief in your ability to do the work—is far more important than talent or confidence. Debut au

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: The biggest reason why we don’t give up when we secretly want to. How to decide if you’re done for now—or done for good. Three key questions to ask yourself before you throw in

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 b

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 abou

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 fo

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