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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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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Think getting your book "in bookstores" guarantees big sales? Think again.
In this brutally honest episode of Pros Talking Prose, publishing coach Stacey Smekofske and author strategist Troy Lambert break down the myths about bookstore distribution, author royalties, and what really moves books. From Amazon algorithms to the truth about IngramSpark and KDP, we're exposing the industry's best-kept secrets—and saving you from strategies that drain your wallet and your will to write.
Whether you're self-publishing or traditionally published, you'll learn:
Why bookstore placement doesn’t equal book sales
Reasons Amazon buries your KDP listing
What bookstores actually want before they'll stock your book
How to make more money by selling less conventionally
Why going “wide” might be the smartest move for your author business
If you’ve ever wondered where your royalties go, how much you should price your book, or why being “available everywhere” still means “nowhere,” this episode is your wake-up call.
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