The Career Novelist™ Podcast With Camille Pagán
Episodes
38. How to pick the best publishing path for you
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Lesa, a novelist who’s considering publishing with a hybrid publisher (that is, a company that combines aspects of traditional publi...
37. How to become a career author
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the publication of her tenth book, Good for You, Camille shares ten things she's learned about making a living as an author. She shares:...
36. How to create better writing habits
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Jessica, a writer who’s trying to stop editing as she drafts so she can finish her novel faster. We cover: The importance of ident...
35. How to turn a good idea into a great book
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Maggie, a journalist who’s considering writing a book about a topic she recently explored in a set of essays that went viral. They c...
34. How to publish your first novel
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille chats with her friend and former coaching client Annie Cathryn (anniecathryn.com), whose debut novel, The Friendship Breakup, is out today. Th...
33. How to make the most of a single win
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille talks to Wendy, a novelist who wants to capitalize on her recent viral success. We cover: The simple way to take the stress out of social me...
32. How to work with a book coach
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille chats with certified book coach Nicole Meier about how working with a book coach can help you write a better book. (Quick note: On Februa...
31. How to find your next idea
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Leslie, a novelist who isn’t sure what to write next. We cover: A simple trick for easing the pressure of feeling like you have to...
30. How to expect (and create) success
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches C., a novelist who’s debating whether to self-publish her third book. We cover: Why our expectation often becomes our experience ...
29. How to invest in your author career (without going broke)
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Marta, a writer who wants to sell her novel and ultimately become a career author, but worries about how much she’ll have to spend o...
28. How to make a big decision
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Erica, an author who’s deciding whether to accept an offer from her current publisher or keep querying agents and find a different p...
27. How to meet reader expectations
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Lauren, an author who’s just launched a new series under a new name. We cover: When to use a pen name (and whether to be open abou...
26. How to get out of a writing slump
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Barbara, an author who’s working on her second novel and feeling stuck. We cover: How to stop relying on “flow” and show up co...
25. How to deal with imposter syndrome
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Elizabeth, a writer who feels self-doubt creeping up as she queries her novel with agents. We cover: Why being weird is a writer’s...
24. How to get unstuck
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Katie, a writer who’s struggling to revise her first novel. We cover: The real reason affirmations don’t work Why “I don’t ...
23. How to keep fear from holding you back
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Kelli, a writer who worries that publishing her story will disappoint her friends and family. We cover: The surprising benefits of g...
22. How to trust yourself
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Sarah, who’s writing a novel loosely based on part of her life. We cover: When to steal from your own life—and the distinction t...
21. How to choose your next move
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Claire, a novelist who’d like to shift from writing romance to women’s fiction. We cover: The paradigm-shifting power of a singl...
20. How to make space for writing
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Jane Stinson, an author and certified coach who wants to make the most of new changes in her schedule as she writes her next novel. We...
19. How to find your readers
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Kim, an author who writes haunted historical fiction and wants to learn to love book marketing. We cover: How to use a single ...
18. How to stop waiting for success and start creating it
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Darci, who’s considering self-publishing a novel that’s on submission with traditional publishers. We cover: The most important ...
17. How to write one book while you’re promoting another
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Liz, an author who’s trying to write one novel while promoting another. We cover: Why there’s no “wrong” choice when it com...
16. How to get over writer’s block—fast
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches RaShonne, who’s struggling to finish her memoir. We cover: How to speak your truth when you’re afraid it may hurt others The re...
15. How to believe that you can write a book
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Christina, a coach and entrepreneur who wants to be an author. We cover: How identifying as a writer right now can help you become a...
14. How to keep going for your dream
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Judi, a journalist and non-fiction author who wants to sell her first novel. We cover: The only true prerequisite for becoming a nov...
13. How to set boundaries so you can find more time to write
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches B., a novelist who wants her kids to do more housework so she can finish her next book. We cover: Why we people-please and “fill i...
12. How to tackle tricky story problems
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Tracey, an author who’s grappling with multiple points of view and timeline issues in her draft. We cover: Diagnosing plot problem...
11. How to make a living as a writer
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Holly, a writer and aspiring novelist who’d like to make enough money writing to care for her family and quit her day job. We cover:...
10. How to say yes to a big idea (even when it scares you)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Katherine, an author who’s getting ready to write her third novel. We cover: The importance of feeling good about your last book’...
9. How to get out of your own way and market your books
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Maggie, a self-published author who’s struggling to learn how to advertise her novels. We cover: When to get help (hint: as soon a...
8. How to market your backlist in new ways
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Rebecca, an author who wants to start a podcast. We cover: Turning a novel into a serialized podcast Why it’s wise to consider th...
7. How to choose yourself
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Debra, a novelist who’s considering self-publishing. We cover: How to tell a better story (about your career) When it makes sense...
6. How to write and sell a book
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Taylor, a coach and entrepreneur who wants to write her first book. We cover: How to get a book deal with a traditional publisher T...
5. How to be efficient
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Camille coaches Camille G., who works full time and feels like she doesn’t have enough time for her side hustle. We cover: Why rushing actually sl...
4. How to say no (and mean it)
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Camille coaches Tamara, a woman who’s worried about letting down her father by not visiting him during the holidays. We cover: Wh...
3. How to find time to market your business
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Camille coaches Maureen, a coach who We cover: Showing up on social media when you’d rather not Ways to combat marketing fatigue...
2. How to make more money
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Camille coaches Lisa, a coach who’s eager to double her business. We cover: The importance of figuring out what you really think ...
1. How to manage a tight deadline
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Camille coaches Lea Ann, an artist who wants to make the most of a last-minute opportunity. We cover: What to do when your schedule...