Recent Episodes
SSP087 Idea Generation with Neeve
Ideas are spooky. Where do they even come from? And what happens if they disappear forever? These questions have plagued creatives for years and has created a culture of self-limitation […]
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SSP086 Who’s The Main Character?
A few weeks ago, we had an interesting discussion in the company when we tried to identify a movie with a true dual-protagonist setup. We came up with one (maybe […]
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SSP085 The Matrix Story Breakdown
There’s one film that we (and most of you will too) agree is one of the most important to SciFi storytelling and the film industry: The Matrix. On today’s podcast, […]
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SSP084 The Author Hustle with Shaunta Grimes
We’ve been around the indie publishing block a time or two and we’re not going to sugarcoat it. It’s hard. You’ll probably want to quit, and you might not see […]
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SSP083 Continuous Evolution
Indie publishing changes fast. Even after a decade, there are weekly changes in the market, forcing you to pivot or crash into the next algorithmic wall. But there’s a line […]
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SSP082 Writing While Old(er) with Ninie
We’ve heard dozens of different stories (lies, usually) that authors tell themselves as reasons they can’t start their writing journey. One of the most common is “I’m too old now.” […]
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SSP081 Writing Routines
Our creative routines cover the gamut in our studio, proving there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to how to be a productive storyteller. But there are general guidelines to becoming a productive […]
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SSP080 Joel F*cks the Details
Joel was one of the first authors that Sterling and Stone brought into the fold after we decided to open up the studio to other authors outside of our trio, […]
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SSP079 Celebrating Your Accomplishments
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 […]
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SSP078 Planning and Thinking Ahead
Scheduling can be a logistical nightmare, especially when planning for a creative endeavor. And it’s no different in our story studio. For years, we’ve struggled with creating a schedule that […]
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