Think publishing is all about getting that book deal and watching the royalties roll in? Think again. In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert are pulling back the curtain on the unspoken (and often uncomfortable) truths about traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing.

We’re talking: The real reason your book might never get picked up 📉 Why publishers aren’t your fairy godmothers 🧚‍♀️ The “advance” trap (spoiler: it’s not free money) 💸 What actually happens after you hit "publish" 🚨 And why nobody will ever care about your book as much as you do ❤️‍🔥

This episode is equal parts truth serum and tough love, perfect for anyone who’s ever thought, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this before?”

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