In indie publishing, there’s a tendency to rapid churn. Once one book is out to the races, the next one immediately begins. This is a pace that Sterling and Stone isn’t immune to. And though a prolific output of fiction is a primary goal of our studio, it’s important for us to slow down and celebrate our victories. Today we talk about why acknowledging your accomplishments is healthy for your creative spirit. We Talk About: Johnny is recording the non-fiction audiobooks he’s writing. Dave’s AC died and he’s been miserable. On top of that, Dave has a hurricane to endure. Sean is enjoying Euphoria (https://www.hbo.com/euphoria). Johnny is watching the Spike Lee MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com/classes/spike-lee-teaches-filmmaking). Dave’s reluctance to celebrate. The importance of taking the time to celebrate. The #dailyfuckyeah channel in our company Slack. Johnny’s celebration habits. Acknowledgment as a celebration. — In 15-Minute Dictation, Platt and Silver show you how to adjust your approach to dictation to leave behind frustrating starts and stops and finally be able to produce more books in less time: https://sterlingandstone.net/book/15-minute-dictation/ This is a book about how Dave understands darkness, its place in story, and how I make dark fiction that people enjoy reading. And, at its heart, this book isn’t just about the dark, but also the light. And in our darkest times, it’s more important than ever that we hold onto the light. But first, we must be willing to explore the darkness: https://sterlingandstone.net/book/into-the-darkness/ If you’ve ever wondered what sets the outstanding career authors apart from the wannabes, if you’ve ever been faced with doubts and fears, this is the book for you. Pick up your copy of The 10X Author today!: https://sterlingandstone.net/book/the-10x-author/ In How to Write Fast, Platt and Silver show you how to shift your approach to writing to dramatically increase your natural speed, while tapping into your inner storyteller and unleashing more of the stories you were born to tell: https://sterlingandstone.net/book/how-to-write-fast/ You are the main character of your own story, so why not construct your story the way a writer does? The Story Solution will show you how! If you’re ready to take charge of your life the way a writer takes charge of their story, then pick up your copy today: https://sterlingandstone.net/storysolution   To get live show reminders: https://sterlingandstone.net/liveshow.