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April 30, 2025 89 mins

Buckle up, writers! In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske (Edits by Stacey) and Troy Lambert the Plot Dude spill the literary tea on the worst advice authors keep hearing—and believing. From publishing myths to marketing mayhem and writing rules gone rogue, we’re calling out the cringe, so you don’t have to learn the hard way. 🙈 Do you think: – “Your book will sell itself!” – “You don’t need an editor!” – “Write every day or else!” Yeah… no. Whether you're indie, trad, or somewhere in between, this episode is your official permission slip to laugh, learn, and let go of the nonsense. 👉 Don’t forget to hit subscribe, share with your writing crew, and leave a comment with the worst advice you’ve ever received! Connect with Stacey at EditsbyStacey.com Connect with Troy Lambert at TroyLambertWrites.com #ProsTalkingProse #BadAdviceForAuthors #AuthorLife #WritingTips #IndieAuthors #BookMarketing #Plottr #loveyoureditor #printtopro

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