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:

• The surprising reason you might be focused on what you believe you’re lacking.
• Why it’s important to take credit for what you’ve already done—and a simple exercise to do just that.
• How to trust yourself (without trusting negative internal voices saying you don’t have what it takes).

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

• The cognitive cost of overwhelm—and what neurologists and psychologists say is often the unexpected cause of that fuzzy, can’t-seem-to-focus mental state.
• Why getting clear on what you want to say ‘yes’ to might just be your first step to feeling better.
• Seven things to consider clearing from your to-do list and/or life so you can reach your writing goals.

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:

• Why we often feel deflated instead of elated on publication day and after reaching other writing milestones.
• The sneaky way guilt can hijack your happiness.
• How to stop mistaking negative emotions for a lack of gratitude.
• The importance of marking the occasion—even when you don’t feel like celebrating.

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

• The real investment required to become a career author (hint: it’s not cash)
• How even minor investments can lead to major self-image shifts
• Ideas for upleveling your career on a shoestring budget

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:

• Why you may mistake self-doubt for a sign your draft stinks
• How to feel better about your work—at every stage of your career
• The importance of adopting a “testing” mindset when querying and publishing

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:

• The one question every writer should ask herself
• How to plan to succeed (hint: it doesn’t involve a traditional business plan)
• Using setbacks to supercharge your motivation
• Why belief is more important than talent (really)

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:

• The research-backed benefits of self-imposed deadlines
• Signs you might be using a deadline or tight timeline against yourself
• Simple ways to up the odds of meeting your deadline (and what to do if you don’t)
• How to add an external deadline when you don’t have an agent or editor waiting for your draft

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Blurbs—that is, endorsement quotes from other authors—are still a standard publishing practice. In this episode, Camille covers:

• Why blurbs probably don’t sell books—but what they can do to help your career.
• How to up the odds an author will say yes to your blurb request.
• The unexpected benefit of asking another author for a favor.
• What to do if you don’t end up liking a book you’ve been asked to blurb.

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.