Pros Talking Prose
Pros Talking Prose
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes pertinent to authors including mental health awareness in writing, navigating market shifts, understanding publishing dynamics, and effective marketing strategies. Episodes tackle specific topics, such as protecting mental health while writing, the unspoken rules of publishing, and the importance of email engagement for authors, offering concrete examples and actionable insights.
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.
Stacey is at Disney. Troy went rogue. And instead of hustle culture, he brought a message most authors desperately need to hear:
Take. A. Nap.
In this solo episode of Pros Talking Prose, Troy Lambert digs into the often-ignored reality of the author life: burnout isn’t a badge of honor, exhaustion isn’t productivity, and grinding yourself into rust won’t build a sustainable career.
He talks about
Why rest is not quitting—it’s a strategy
The difference between creative rest, business rest, and physical rest
How constant marketing noise (ads, algorithms, AI, trends) is frying author brains
Why writing the next book still matters more than chasing every shiny tactic
How to stop bouncing between “must-do” strategies and start playing the long game
If you’re overwhelmed, tired, stuck, or feeling like you’re falling behind while everyone else “keeps up,” this episode is your permission slip to breathe and refocus on what actually moves the needle.
No hype. No hustle shaming. Just honest talk about staying human while building a writing career that lasts.
Listen in, unsubscribe from some noise, and remember:
You’re not a machine. You’re an author.
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