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Are authors doomed? Is AI coming for your career? Is Skynet secretly drafting romance novels?
Spoiler: Nope. Not even close.

In this heart-forward episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey and Troy break down the REAL state of publishing in the age of AI—and why writers absolutely can keep calm and stay human. We talk about the industry shifts, the fear-driven doom loops, and the truth readers keep shouting: authentic, emotional, human-made stories still win every time.

We dig into:
Why AI can generate words—but not heart, soul, or “WTF just happened?” moments
Why readers don’t want computer-written books
How authors can build community, connection, and longevity in an AI-heavy world
The future of storytelling (hint: YOU still matter—immensely)
Why your weird, wacky, wonderfully human ideas are unbeatable
How to thrive instead of panic as the industry evolves

This episode is all about hope, humor, and your unstoppable human voice in the publishing world.

If you’re an author worried about the future—or you just need a pep talk from two publishing pros who refuse to fear the robot uprising—this one’s for you.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the Pros Talking Prose community for more brutally honest, weirdly helpful industry insights every week.

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