Ep 11: An Authors Purpose

Troy & Stacey have an Epic Rant on AI, Authors, and Art!

Welcome to Pros Talking Prose, where Troy Lambert and Stacey Smekofske dive headfirst into the wild world of writing, editing, and publishing! In this episode, they tackle the hot topic of AI and its role in the literary universe, among other things.

Troy, the plot dude extraordinaire, is armed with his trusty manuscript-polishing skills, ready to take on any plot twist thrown his way. Meanwhile, Stacey, the publishing guru, is here to guide authors through the publishing maze faster than you can say "bestseller."

Join this dynamic duo as they debunk the myth that AI is the enemy of progress. With Troy's witty one-liners and Stacey's no-nonsense approach, they'll have you laughing and learning in no time. #AIInPublishing #WritersVsAI #WritingWithAI #CreativeProcess #AuthorJourney #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingDebate #IndieAuthorLife #ProsTalkingProse #WritingPodcast #BookCoach #PlotTwistLife #ArtVsCommerce #IWGConference #WritersConference2025 #PublishingIndustry #StorytellingTools #AIForWriters #AuthorSupport

But that's not all! They also tackle the age-old debate of "art for art's sake." Spoiler alert: they think it's dumb! According to them, every writer's journey is unique, so comparing yourself to others is like comparing apples to... well, plot twists!

Learn why you should go to writers' conferences, and especially come to see Troy and Stacey at the IWG writers conference this weekend (April 11 - 13). We will have amazing authors and pros from around the country, including James A. Owen, Becca Syme, Claire Taylor, and J. Thorne. Go to IdahoWritersGuild.org for more information.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and maybe even inspired to write your own epic masterpiece. Don't forget to hit subscribe and join the Pros Talking Prose family today!