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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 Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Are you writing for algorithms or for actual humans? In this refreshingly honest episode of Pros Talking Prose, we’re joined by indie author legend Johnny B. Truant to talk about his upcoming book, The Artisan Author, a rebellious, soul-restoring manifesto for authors who are done with burnout and ready to love writing again.
We dive into:
The myth of rapid release
Why chasing bestseller lists is killing your creativity
How to attract 1,000 true fans (and why that’s enough)
The “Bookstore of You” philosophy
Bringing back the FUN in your author business
Whether you're drowning in marketing hacks or wondering if AI is about to replace your voice, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, find joy, and build a sustainable, art-first author career.
Are you ready to quit the rat race and write on your own terms? You’re not alone. Besides keeping Austin weird, Johnny helps Troy and Stacey discover why being an artisan author is the revolution we all need.
Grab Johnny’s book and learn more:
Join his Kickstarter Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnnybtruant/the-artisan-author-your-way-out-of-the-self-pub-rat-race
or just buy his book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Author-Low-Stress-High-Quality-Fan-Focused-ebook/dp/B0DPCV96XZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GVE2LM1Q10SJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-oCp-rbTAtnOMexXoBlVHIwuyywzhdTfVTGnI-KfT_4.4c4-FRu4e4CUavUKXd3cgM-msuXZ9VBF6jki1H5i934&dib_tag=se&keywords=johnny+b+truant+artisan+author&qid=1753401625&sprefix=johnny+b+truant+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1
Follow:
Johnny B. Truant: https://johnnybtruantbooks.com/
Troy Lambert: https://theplotabides.com/
Stacey Smekofske: https://printtopro.com/
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