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Welcome to Print to Pro, where publishing strategist Stacey Smekofske (Edits by Stacey LLC & CEO of Print to Pro) pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in today’s publishing world. Each week, Stacey and author/publisher Troy Lambert (The Plot Dude) tackle the tough, funny, and downright unbelievable realities of the author business—from editing and marketing to contracts, AI, and the chaos of modern publishing. Pros Talking Prose Podcast: Real talk, real laughs, and real strategies for writers navigating today’s book industry. Red Ink with Stacey: Short, sharp tips to help you write smarter, publish stronger, and run your author business like a pro. Whether you’re self-publishing, indie, hybrid, or trad-curious, you’ll find the tools, insight, and tough love you need to build a sustainable author career. Subscribe for weekly episodes and insider advice to take you from first draft to first sale—and beyond.

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You're Not Independent, You're Isolated: And It's Hurting Your Author Career

You're Not Independent, You're Isolated: And It's Hurting Your Author Career Print to Pro

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The Three-Tool Rule that Saves Authors Time and Money

The Three-Tool Rule that Saves Authors Time and Money Print to Pro

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How to Capture Story Ideas Before They Vanish

How to Capture Story Ideas Before They Vanish Print to Pro

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Why Your "Great Idea" Isn't a Story (And How to Fix It)

Why Your "Great Idea" Isn't a Story (And How to Fix It) Print to Pro

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This Kindle Update Has Authors Furious, And You Should Be Paying Attention

This Kindle Update Has Authors Furious, And You Should Be Paying Attention Print to Pro

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Publish Hangover: The Emotional Whiplash Authors Don't Expect

Publish Hangover: The Emotional Whiplash Authors Don't Expect Print to Pro

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Troy Went Rogue (And Told Authors to Take a Nap): Rest, Rust, and the Long Game of Being an Author

Troy Went Rogue (And Told Authors to Take a Nap): Rest, Rust, and the Long Game of Being an Author Print to Pro

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We’re Doing This the Hard Way | Alibi Syndicate Press Announcement

We’re Doing This the Hard Way | Alibi Syndicate Press Announcement Print to Pro

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How Not to Gaslight Yourself With Author Goals: Metrics That Matter: Writing, Readers, Revenue

How Not to Gaslight Yourself With Author Goals: Metrics That Matter: Writing, Readers, Revenue Print to Pro

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The Industry is Rebooting and Authors Are Feeling It

The Industry is Rebooting and Authors Are Feeling It Print to Pro

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The Industry is a Mess - Your Story Isn't

The Industry is a Mess - Your Story Isn't Print to Pro

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Building a Reader Community: Because Amazon Alone is an Inbred Village

Building a Reader Community: Because Amazon Alone is an Inbred Village Print to Pro

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The Human Advantage: Why AI Can’t Kill Publishing

The Human Advantage: Why AI Can’t Kill Publishing Print to Pro

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When Readers Attack (And Other A-Hole Adventures): Stacey Said WHAT?

When Readers Attack (And Other A-Hole Adventures): Stacey Said WHAT? Print to Pro

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Our Author Nation Highlights: Update from the Largest Conference in the USA

Our Author Nation Highlights: Update from the Largest Conference in the USA Print to Pro

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Swifties, Secrets, and Shenanigans: Plotting Our Vegas Takeover

Swifties, Secrets, and Shenanigans: Plotting Our Vegas Takeover Print to Pro

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Your Publisher is Out of Business - Now What?: Part 2

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Your Publisher is Out of Business - Now What?: Part 2 Print to Pro and The Plot Abides

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Your Publisher’s Out of Business—Now What?

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Your Publisher’s Out of Business—Now What? Print to Pro and The Plot Abides

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Every Book is Marketable: If you Know How to Package it.

Every Book is Marketable: If you Know How to Package it. Print to Pro

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Tide Pods, Alien Probes, & Author Marketing: A Totally Normal Conversation

Tide Pods, Alien Probes, & Author Marketing: A Totally Normal Conversation Print to Pro

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Stop Googling Your Career: Strategy vs. Tactics That Actually Work

Stop Googling Your Career: Strategy vs. Tactics That Actually Work Print to Pro

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The Publishing Team That Could Make or Break You: How to Choose Wisely

The Publishing Team That Could Make or Break You: How to Choose Wisely Print to Pro

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The Author's Responsibility in a Divided World

The Author's Responsibility in a Divided World Print to Pro

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Anthropic Settlement Shocker: Why Most Authors Won’t See a Dime (Unless You Did THIS)

Anthropic Settlement Shocker: Why Most Authors Won’t See a Dime (Unless You Did THIS) Print to Pro

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From Spark to Wildfire: Crafting Irresistible First Chapters

From Spark to Wildfire: Crafting Irresistible First Chapters Print to Pro

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Books to Blockbusters in a Day?! Michael Evans on the AI Storytelling Revolution

Books to Blockbusters in a Day?! Michael Evans on the AI Storytelling Revolution Print to Pro

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Slow the $%^# Down: Quality Over Speed: Building an Author Life That Lasts

Slow the $%^# Down: Quality Over Speed: Building an Author Life That Lasts Print to Pro

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Stop Describing the Door and Just Leave Already!: How Show Don't Tell Really Works.

Stop Describing the Door and Just Leave Already!: How Show Don't Tell Really Works. Print to Pro

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Authors Beware: Audible’s New Plan Could Cost You Big

Authors Beware: Audible’s New Plan Could Cost You Big Print to Pro

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CSI: Crap Scene Investigation - Write Crime Right

CSI: Crap Scene Investigation - Write Crime Right Print to Pro

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Stop Chasing Algorithms: Write Like an Artisan

Stop Chasing Algorithms: Write Like an Artisan Print to Pro

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AI Didn’t Kill the Author. You Did.

AI Didn’t Kill the Author. You Did. Print to Pro

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Scambaiting for Authors: Avoiding Those Inbox Traps

Scambaiting for Authors: Avoiding Those Inbox Traps Print to Pro

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Stop Shouting "I Have a Gay Friend!" and Other Cringey Author Mistakes

Stop Shouting "I Have a Gay Friend!" and Other Cringey Author Mistakes Print to Pro

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Bad Reviews and Brutal Trolls - Surviving Negative Reviews Like a Pro

Bad Reviews and Brutal Trolls - Surviving Negative Reviews Like a Pro Print to Pro

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Your Story Came to You in a Dream? SAME!: The Mystical Side of Writing You Can’t Explain

Your Story Came to You in a Dream? SAME!: The Mystical Side of Writing You Can’t Explain Print to Pro

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Your Characters Aren't Traumatized, They're Going Through Some Stuff

Your Characters Aren't Traumatized, They're Going Through Some Stuff Print to Pro

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Don’t Let a Bad Cover Tank Your Book (Even If You Wrote a Masterpiece)

Don’t Let a Bad Cover Tank Your Book (Even If You Wrote a Masterpiece) Print to Pro

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Chasing Bookstore Sales - The Truth About Book Sales and How Authors Make Money

Chasing Bookstore Sales - The Truth About Book Sales and How Authors Make Money Print to Pro

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Hiring an Editor Might Be a Waste (Sometimes): When editing helps & when it just drains your wallet

Hiring an Editor Might Be a Waste (Sometimes): When editing helps & when it just drains your wallet Print to Pro

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Publishing Math: The True Cost of Becoming an Author

Publishing Math: The True Cost of Becoming an Author Print to Pro

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Confessions of an Editor with Imposter Syndrome: What I Tell Writers (and Have to Tell Myself, Too)

Confessions of an Editor with Imposter Syndrome: What I Tell Writers (and Have to Tell Myself, Too) Print to Pro

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Book Marketing Shenanigans: Can Kickstarter Actually Work?

Book Marketing Shenanigans: Can Kickstarter Actually Work? Print to Pro

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Nobody Knows What They’re Doing (And That’s Okay); The Chaos of Building an Author Business

Nobody Knows What They’re Doing (And That’s Okay); The Chaos of Building an Author Business Print to Pro

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How to Keep Time From Wrecking Your Novel: The Magic and Mayhem of Timelines Revealed

How to Keep Time From Wrecking Your Novel: The Magic and Mayhem of Timelines Revealed Print to Pro

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Lost That Lovin’ Feeling? Fall Back in Love with Your Story in 15 Minutes

Lost That Lovin’ Feeling? Fall Back in Love with Your Story in 15 Minutes Print to Pro

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Your Brain Called - It Wants a Day Off: How Authors Can Protect their Mental Health

Your Brain Called - It Wants a Day Off: How Authors Can Protect their Mental Health Print to Pro

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Your Middle is Sagging! Identify Where Your Story is Stalled & Fix It

Your Middle is Sagging! Identify Where Your Story is Stalled & Fix It Print to Pro

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Pivot or Perish: Survival Skills for Every Author: Navigate Market Shifts, Trends, & Personal Pivots

Pivot or Perish: Survival Skills for Every Author: Navigate Market Shifts, Trends, & Personal Pivots Print to Pro

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Your Readers Aren't Dumb - Top 5 Ways to Use Less Words & Have More Feels

Your Readers Aren't Dumb - Top 5 Ways to Use Less Words & Have More Feels Print to Pro

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What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late: The Unspoken Rules of Publishing

What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late: The Unspoken Rules of Publishing Print to Pro

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Why Your Email List Is Ghosting You—And How to Get Them Back

Why Your Email List Is Ghosting You—And How to Get Them Back Print to Pro

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The Red Flags Are Real: A Rant About Predatory Publishers From Someone Who Has Seen Too Many

The Red Flags Are Real: A Rant About Predatory Publishers From Someone Who Has Seen Too Many Print to Pro

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From Lost to Found: Using Genre & Metadata to Skyrocket Book Sales

From Lost to Found: Using Genre & Metadata to Skyrocket Book Sales Print to Pro

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Taxes for Authors: Don't Let the IRS be Your Plot Twist

Taxes for Authors: Don't Let the IRS be Your Plot Twist Print to Pro

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Bad Advice For Authors - What Not To Do!

Bad Advice For Authors - What Not To Do! Print to Pro

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ISBN Debate: Buy or Not to Buy That is the Question

ISBN Debate: Buy or Not to Buy That is the Question Print to Pro

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Lit-Fallout - Pros Talking Prose

Lit-Fallout - Pros Talking Prose Print to Pro

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From Introvert to Outgoing Author: Top Tips to Boost Your Confidence

From Introvert to Outgoing Author: Top Tips to Boost Your Confidence Print to Pro

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5 Essential Tips to Creating Relatable Characters

5 Essential Tips to Creating Relatable Characters Print to Pro

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