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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.
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, you can be the fly on the wall of a thought-provoking discussion. Listen as Troy and Stacey take a side road and discuss the eternal struggle of writers to finish what they start. In this video, we delve into the mindset shift required to transition from a writer to a successful author. Are you ready to take the leap and commit to making writing a part of your everyday life? By the end of this video, you'll have a clearer understanding of what it takes to embrace the determination and discipline needed to become a true author. Are you destined to be a prolific writer or are you content with being a hobbyist? Let's find out together in this eye-opening and witty conversation!
Who are these strange humans who call themselves the pros?
Meet Stacey Smekofske, your very own literary sherpa. She's not only a freelance full-service editor, but also a publishing coach—think of her as the Mr. Miyagi to your Karate Kid, but with better grammar. You can find her waxing on and off at EditsByStacey.com.
And who's that dressed as a Star Trek fan in the corner? It's Troy Lambert! Author, editor, ghostwriter, publisher, plot doctor, and book coach. This man plays more parts than Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor, “Hercules, Hercules, Hercules.” Need someone to revive your manuscript? Troy's your fixer. He is like the bookish version of Montgomery Scott capable of repairing the warp drive on your plot by giving it all he’s got, Captain. Beam up to his world at TroyLambertWrites.com, and learn how to be a better writer.
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