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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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Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
Some authors became so focused on “being professional” that they forgot how to actually enjoy writing.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert tackle burnout, doomscrolling, industry panic, AI fearmongering, and the emotional exhaustion many authors are quietly carrying right now.
We talk honestly about:
• treating your author career like a hobby (in a healthy way)
• why disruption in publishing never lasts forever
• protecting your creativity during difficult seasons
• how to stop tying your self-worth to book sales
• why long-term authors survive by “keeping showing up”
• maintaining joy while still taking your business seriously
If you’re struggling with motivation, discouraged by slow growth, overwhelmed by social media, or simply trying to reconnect with WHY you started writing in the first place, this conversation is for you.
Professional doesn’t have to mean miserable.
RESOURCES
Print to Pro Classes & Webinars:
https://printtopro.com
Fjeldheim Writers Retreat:
FjeldheimWritersRetreat.com
Bonus Episode with Becca Syme & Roland Denzel:
https://youtu.be/CgmV7Dk9Gvc
Becca Syme / Better Faster Academy:
https://betterfasteracademy.com
Join the FREE P2P Author Business Harbor Community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/p2p-author-business-harbor/about
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