Q4: Say Yes to Success
Of course you want to succeed as a novelist. But are you pushing away opportunities to uplevel your career … without even realizing it? Researchers say the fear of success is as prevalent as the fear of failure—yet unlike fear, we’re often unaware of that phenomenon and how it sabotages us.
In the Q4 Membership, we’re going deep on fully embracing success in your fiction career.
You’ll learn to shed money misbeliefs and open up to earning more. You’ll discover the secret to steadfast confidence (even in the face of publishing setbacks). And you’ll start promoting your writing with pride now, instead of waiting for a certain level of achievement to be visible.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
October: Say Yes to Money: Are you confusing your current cash flow with your long-term earning potential? In October, you’ll identify your hidden beliefs about making money as a novelist—and in other areas of your life. Then you’ll discover the simple but proven steps for banishing those misbeliefs and increasing your income.
November: Say Yes to Yourself: While fiction is personal, it’s all too easy to conflate your self-worth with your work—which means publishing ups and downs can have you riding an emotional rollercoaster. Trouble is, it’s hard to create the career you want without steady confidence. In November, you’ll get crystal clear on why actually, you do deserve success.
December: Say Yes to Visibility Too many novelists tell themselves they’ll promote their books and brands after they reach a certain level in their career. The reality: Waiting will slow your progress … and make it more difficult to deal with visibility once you do reach your goals. This month, you’ll get a crash course on sharing your work—at every level—in ways that attract readers and feel aligned for you.
COPY CLINIC: This quarter, you’ll learn to write a bio that makes you the obvious choice to your ideal readers. You’ll also have the opportunity to submit your bio for possible edits; I’ ll choose a handful to edit and share as part of the clinic.
Read on to learn more about the power of being a part of a career-focused fiction community. Ready to join? Click here.
—Camille Pagán
How (and Why) the Membership Works
When it comes to reaching your writing goals, support can be the game-changer.
Yes, writing can be a solitary endeavor. That doesn’t mean you should go it alone. Research reveals that productive habits and a positive mindset (which are essential for achievement as well as happiness) spread from person to person. And studies show that when others believe you can reach your goals, you’re actually more likely to do so.
Ready to be a part of a community of novelists making big things happen—and become even more prolific over the next three months?
Join the Q4 Career Novelists Membership, which is dedicated to helping you say yes to success as a novelist.
Each month from October through December, you’ll receive:
A core career lesson. We’ll focus on one essential skill for upleveling your fiction career. (Read more about the curriculum above.)
Group coaching sessions. Want personalized help? You’ll have the opportunity to be coached by Camille during group coaching. You can get coached on any subject impacting your fiction career (think: setting boundaries, marketing, procrastination, money, time management, running another business, etc.).
The membership also includes:
A quarterly copy clinic. In Q4, I’ll share how to write a bio that makes readers (and industry insiders, if you’re pitching) want to read your work.
A private online Facebook group where you can connect and share resources with your fellow Career Novelists.
Discounted private coaching, exclusively for members. Want personalized input on your fiction career? I've opened up a limited number of single sessions at a discounted rate (limit one per writer per quarter). You’ll receive details with your welcome email.
All lessons and coaching sessions will be recorded and uploaded into a private membership portal so you can watch or listen at your convenience. Sessions are always optional—so no worries if you can’t attend live. Join below.
Join the Career Novelists Membership
The membership is $395 USD for three months.
Click the button below to register.
Our first session is Thursday, October 8 (see below for full schedule).
Q4 CAREER NOVELISTS MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES
All sessions are on Thursdays at 3 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. MT | 12 p.m. PT:
OCTOBER
Thursday, 10/8: Lesson
Thursday, 10/15: Coaching
Thursday, 10/22: Coaching
NOVEMBER
Thursday, 11/5: Lesson
Thursday, 11/12: Coaching
Thursday, 11/19: Copy Clinic
DECEMBER
Thursday, 12/3: Lesson
Thursday, 12/10: Coaching
Thursday, 12/17: Coaching
You will receive an email with calendar invites with a Zoom link for all sessions on October 5.
All lessons and coaching sessions will be recorded and uploaded into a private membership portal, which you will have access to until March 30, 2027. The Zoom link and calendar dates are also in that portal.
Membership FAQs
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Between 40 and 60 dedicated novelists participate each quarter. Many are returning members—but we have writers who are new to the membership each quarter. Please know that “community” is not code for “clique.” Inclusivity is paramount to my coaching and this experience is designed to foster connections.
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That’s great! The Career Novelists Membership is designed to be flexible—participation is encouraged but never required.
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You will have access to recordings for six months from the beginning of the quarter. For example, if you participate in the Q4 2026 Membership, you will have access to those recordings until the end of Q1 (March 30, 2027).
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The Career Novelists Membership is only available as a quarterly program. It’s designed that way to create continuity in lessons and foster a true sense of community among members.
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Yes—that’s more than okay! The Facebook group is completely optional. Facebook isn’t our favorite, either, but we’re using it because it’s more accessible than Slack or Discord.
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Only you can decide that for sure—but the three core lessons are for anyone building a writing career. Many of our members are multi-passionate and don’t focus exclusively on fiction. That’s why the membership is open to all writers.
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Not at all—all writers, regardless of where they’re at in their career, are welcome! The membership is made up of both published and unpublished novelists, as well as a mix of authors who publish traditionally, independently, and via hybrid models.
If you’re already published and are looking for an intimate group experience, click here to learn more about the Prolific Mastermind.