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Writing a book is hard. Publishing it is even harder. Succeeding as an author? That’s practically wizardry. Good thing you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Pros Talking Prose is your backstage pass to the writing and publishing world, hosted by seasoned pros Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert. We’ll help you skip the mistakes, laugh through the chaos, and build the writing career you actually want without the smoke and mirrors. New episodes every week. Therapy not included — but highly encouraged.
Writing a book is hard. Publishing it is even harder. Succeeding as an author? That’s practically wizardry. Good thing you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Pros Talking Prose is your backstage pass to the writing and publishing world, hosted by seasoned pros Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert. We’ll help you skip the mistakes, laugh through the chaos, and build the writing career you actually want without the smoke and mirrors. New episodes every week. Therapy not included — but highly encouraged.
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Saturday Apr 04, 2026
AI Isn't the Problem. How You Use It Is.
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Everyone’s arguing about AI in publishing, but they’re missing the point.
AI isn’t going anywhere. Authors are using it for everything from brainstorming to drafting entire manuscripts, but here’s the reality no one wants to say out loud: You STILL have to do the work.
I created a tool to help! It's FREE and you can download it HERE:
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In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, we break down what’s actually happening when authors rely on AI and why so many books are starting to feel flat, predictable, and disconnected. More importantly, we walk you through how to use AI without losing your voice, your originality, or your readers.
We’re not here to tell you to ditch AI, instead, we are showing you how to use it correctly... and what happens when you don’t.
Inside this episode:
Why readers can feel AI writing (even if they can’t explain it)
The biggest mistakes authors make when using AI tools
What editors are seeing behind the scenes right now
Why “fixing it with prompts” doesn’t actually work
How to scrub AI out of your manuscript (the right way)
What you need to do before you hire an editor (and save yourself money)
If you’re using AI in your writing (or even thinking about it) this is the conversation you need to hear before you hit publish.
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