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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 Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Just reading more isn’t making you a better writer, is it? Well, there is a reason. It’s because that is crappy advice.
In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, we break down one of the most common pieces of writing advice out there… and why it’s incomplete at best and misleading at worst. Yes, reading matters. Yes, consuming story matters. But if you’re doing it passively? You’re not improving. So we took a deeper dive from last week’s discussion to really understand how to dig deeper into stories.
We dig into:
• Why most writers don’t really understand story
• The difference between consuming vs. analyzing
• How to dissect stories with intention
• Why AI can’t replace human story instincts
• What separates hobby writers from professionals
We also get into pacing, structure, character, and why some stories work (and others absolutely don’t).
If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in the time—but not getting better—this episode is for you.
If you want to level up your story skills, check out Troy’s Plot Dude’s Guide to Story
https://theplotabides.com/plot-dude-courses/
You can find more Free resources and training for authors at http://PrintToPro.com
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