You finally sent out that email. You were clever. You added a GIF. You even used your best subject line. And then… crickets. 🦗 Is your email list giving you the silent treatment? Ghosting you like a bad Tinder date? We’ve been there—and in this episode, we’re bringing the list back to life. Join publishing pros Stacey Smekofske (of Edits by Stacey) and Troy Lambert (The Plot Dude) as we unpack all the non-boring, effective ways authors can re-engage their email subscribers and turn inbox tumbleweeds into raving fans. We’re talking: What’s trending in 2025 for email engagement Creative strategies that go way beyond the monthly newsletter And how to stop sounding like a robot and start sounding like YOU (but cooler)

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PLUS: Stacey drops the details on her upcoming "Author to Authorpreneur" webinar—perfect for any writer ready to trade chaos for confidence in their author business. Limited spots, big glow-up energy. https://ebs.printtopro.com/authorpreneur-signup

📚 And if you're looking to level up for real, check out InPrint Academy—Stacey’s flagship course that helps indie authors publish like pros, protect their rights, and create books that can compete in today’s market. https://ebs.printtopro.com/get-inprint-academy

🎙️ Your Hosts: Stacey Smekofske – Editor, publishing coach, creative cheerleader, and founder of Edits by Stacey and Print to Pro. Troy Lambert – Author, editor, plot wizard, and the guy who can outline your whole trilogy while you make coffee

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