• 141. Lessons from book launch
    May 5 2026

    A month after the publication of Dog Person, Camille’s 11th book, she shares:

    • The secret to not hating book promotion (really)
    • How to get the support you want at publication—and beyond
    • The crucial step that authors crave … yet so often forget when they’re in the middle of launching

    Applications are open for the Prolific Mastermind. If you’re a published novelist (or your debut is coming out in 2026), this small group experience is designed to help you create a prolific and profitable fiction career. Learn more and apply at evenbetter.co/prolific.

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    20 mins
  • 140. Bonus: How to build your novelist career
    Apr 28 2026

    Tune in to hear Camille’s interview with Nicole Meier on the Whole Writer podcast. She talks about:

    • Why creating a body of work is *the* most important step in your fiction career
    • How to build belief by borrowing from other authors’ experiences
    • The sneaky way your Plan B is sabotaging your big writing goals
    • Her path from author to career coach to novelists


    Thanks to Nicole Meier for this fantastic interview! To learn more about how Nicole works with writers, visit www.nicolemeier.com.

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    33 mins
  • 139. How to be enough
    Apr 7 2026

    Feel like you haven’t done enough, that your book isn’t good enough—or even that you aren’t enough? This episode’s for you. Camille covers:

    • Why she’s focusing on enoughness for the publication of Dog Person
    • Sneaky ways “not enoughness” can show up and sabotage your fiction career
    • Simple strategies for feeling better about who and where you are—right now

    To learn more about Dog Person, visit www.camillepagan.com/dogperson. To request late registration for the Q2 Career Novelists Membership, email team@evenbetter.co.

    NOTE: Camille is taking off the rest of April. The next episode of the Career Novelist Podcast will air May 5th.

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    19 mins
  • 138. Your success plan
    Mar 24 2026

    Are you operating as though you won’t reach your goals? If so, here’s how to flip the script on that—and succeed. Camille shares:

    • How to spot a failure plan
    • Why your “time-bound” goals may be secretly sabotaging you
    • The most important ingredient for creating the career you really want

    Doors are now open for the Q2 Career Novelists Membership. To learn more and join, visit www.evenbetter.co/membership.

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    16 mins
  • 137. Three ways to meet a tight deadline
    Mar 10 2026

    Whether you’re fast drafting, editing on a crunch, or rushing to meet a production schedule, there are perks to speed—but there are also crucial steps to take to avoid burnout. In this episode, Camille shares:

    • How she’s handling one of the tightest turnarounds of her fiction career
    • The editing strategy that may just save you from overworking
    • When to delay certain tasks—or just stop doing them altogether

    For more info about Camille’s next novel and where she’s speaking, visit


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    18 mins
  • 136. How to keep writing when life feels hard (rerun)
    Feb 24 2026

    If you’re struggling right now and it’s impacting your writing, you’re not alone. In this episode, Camille shares:

    • The time she missed a major deadline—and why she was wrong about it hurting her career
    • The simple question that can help you feel better faster
    • When to lower the bar—and even take a break from your book
    • How to make writing more of a respite and less of a deadline-driven activity
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    14 mins
  • 135. How to compare yourself
    Feb 10 2026

    Comparison is inevitable. But it can also make you feel lousy—and even hold you back from your goals. In today’s episode, Camille shares:

    • How she rebounded when she realized she was comparing herself to other novelists
    • What research reveals about the pitfalls—and perks—of two common types of comparison
    • A simple coaching exercise to move past comparisonitis, so you can get back to writing

    Pitch Pro starts February 11, 2026. If you’re seeking expert feedback on your query and a proven process for querying and pitching traditionally, visit www.evenbetter.co/pitch

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    17 mins
  • 134. How to pitch your work without feeling like a sell-out (rerun)
    Jan 27 2026

    Pitching your novel and building an author brand doesn’t have to feel salesy or slimy. Whether you’re querying your first book or are looking for more efficient ways to market your backlist, there’s an easier and more authentic way to make your work appealing to readers. In this episode, Camille shares:

    • The unexpected conversation with a fellow author that prompted her to rethink how she described her fiction
    • What agents really mean when they say “I don’t have a vision for your novel”
    • A simple framework for making your writing sound enticing

    Join Pitch Pro and discover how to sell your novel and position yourself as a novelist industry pros can’t wait to work with. You’ll learn everything you need to know about querying and pitching traditionally—and get personalized query edits from Camille. Learn more and register at www.evenbetter.co/pitch

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    19 mins