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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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In this episode, Troy and Stacey dive into building a real reader community—because relying solely on Amazon is basically letting your author career grow up in an algorithmic inbred village. Sure, Amazon can boost sales… but it’s not a community. And if you’re serious about longevity, superfans, and NOT letting one tech giant decide your future, you’ve got to build something bigger, smarter, and more human.
We break down:
Why Amazon’s ecosystem can’t be your only lifeline
Where real communities are actually forming (TikTok, Discord, Substack & more)
How to create superfans who support your whole author career
What platforms are worth your time—and which ones are slowly draining your soul
The power of human connection in an AI-heavy world
How unique offers (Kickstarters, signed editions, behind-the-scenes content) create true loyalty
Why being authentic beats being “algorithm-friendly” every day of the week
Plus the usual chaos: puppy interruptions, rants, Myspace nostalgia, and questionable metaphors
Whether you're indie, hybrid, trad-curious, or just here for the snark, this episode helps you ditch the dependence, diversify your reach, and build a thriving community of real humans who actually care about your work.
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Tell us where YOU are building your community—and what’s working.
Your stories matter. Your readers matter. And your community is the backbone of your author business… not just Amazon’s algorithm.
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