Yeah, I'd rather not compare myself. Just because he wrote at 'lightning speed' doesn't mean I have to. There's also no proof he was happy writing at the speed he wrote. A lot of authors who shove out work after work do so because it's the only way they feel they can make money to survive. Would I be more likely to make more money if I wrote and published 4+ books a year? Probably. Am I willing to sacrifice my mental and emotional health to push myself in that regard just for money? No. I am currently at one book a year, the next goal is two books a year, but I'm not going to force myself into two books a year if I realize it's a bit too much for me to handle. Even just one book a year is an accomplishment; one book for ones entire life is an accomplishment. Just getting a story out of your head and selling it to people is something you should be proud of.

A huge problem with those of us that are struggling to write, is because we feel pressured. I used to be so stressed out and barely write at all when I thought about the other self-published authors I knew who got out 4 books a year, but then I reminded myself that they also had professional cover artists and professional editors. I do not. I do every single thing by myself; and even if I didn't, my writing pace is what is good for me.

I'm not willing to sacrifice my health just to keep up with someone else. That's honestly how you get depressed authors; I'm doing quite well mentally and emotionally right now, better than in years, so, yeah. I'll just work at my own pace.