1.4K
Downloads
78
Episodes
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.
Episodes
Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Can Kickstarter actually help you market your book, or is it just a time-consuming gimmick wrapped in fancy rewards? In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert wade into the wild world of book marketing to unpack what Kickstarter really offers authors.
They discuss:
The real definition of marketing (and why most authors hate it)
Whether Kickstarter is a marketing tool, a funding platform, or both
What kind of authors and books are a good fit for Kickstarter
Why ad campaigns and email lists still matter (even with a killer Kickstarter page)
The dangers of cookie-cutter strategies and comparison traps
From plushie rewards to print runs in Canada, this episode is packed with real talk, insider tips, and the occasional publishing rant.
Resources, tools, and recommended experts are in the description below!
🗓️ New episodes drop every Saturday
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay in the loop
💬 Got questions or Kickstarter horror stories? Drop them in the comments—we might feature them in a future episode!
Do you have any suggestions for future episodes? Let us know if you want us to chime in on a topic you want more information about.
#BookMarketingTips #KickstarterForAuthors #IndieAuthorLife
#AuthorMarketing #SelfPublishingJourney #CrowdfundingBooks
#WritersOfInstagram #AmWritingBooks #PublishingAdvice
#ProsTalkingProse
No comments yet. Be the first to say something!