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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 Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
True crime fans and thriller writers, beware: your story might be committing a felony. In this hilariously unfiltered episode, Stacey and Troy dive into the crime-writing crimes that make editors weep and readers rage-quit.
From interrogations without Miranda rights to chairs jammed under hospital doorknobs (yes, that happened), we dissect the rookie mistakes authors make when writing police procedurals, murder mysteries, and true crime-inspired fiction. Whether you're spinning a serial killer saga or just tossing in a body for tension, we’ll help you avoid turning your plot into a cautionary tale.
Topics we interrogate:
Why your crime novel needs structure, not just shock value
The difference between a coroner and a medical examiner (and why readers will notice)
Respecting the victim—even when they're fictional
How not to glorify your villain (unless you're really trying to be problematic)
The ripple effect of crime and why empathy still matters
If you write thrillers, mysteries, or crime fiction—or just binge Dateline and call it research—this episode is your alibi for better writing.
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