In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, we’re tackling a growing problem in the writing world: authors who want to write books, but don’t want to study the craft, read, or do the research.
Yes… we said it.
From viral debates about writers who don’t read to the overreliance on AI as a “research tool,” we break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes, and why it’s showing up in your manuscript.
Writing isn’t just creativity; instead, you need to understand that it is talent and informed storytelling.
We hit on some truths, including:
Why skipping research leads to flat, amateur writing
The difference between consuming stories vs. studying them
How AI is being misused (and where it actually does help)
What “good research” really looks like for fiction and nonfiction
Why readers can feel when something is off—even if they can’t explain it
The “I don’t read” author trend (and why it’s a red flag)
AI hallucinations and why it’s not a reliable source
The gap between thinking you understand a story… and actually understanding it
If you want to write books that sell, connect, and hold up under scrutiny, then this is a conversation you can’t skip. Cutting corners in research will not only show up in your manuscript, but it will also show up later… in your reviews.
Pros Talking Prose — Brutally Honest. Weirdly Helpful. Always Entertaining.
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