@cherrystark ~ Yeah, that was one of the reasons I didnāt like kdp/Amazon (taking off other writerās books because their third party aggregator had yet to adjust prices was another). But you have to weigh whatās best for you. Iām new to serials, but I used to write fanfic on a regular schedule, so online writing doesnāt bother me. Not sure Iāll try Vella, but you never know. For now Iām content to grow my audience here and otherwise.
Good for you for slowing down and doing your best work! Back when I was self-publishing, I did the same thing. New book every few months (believe it or not, it was recommended back then), and a lot of pressure to promote like crazy while trying to write new stuff. I burned out something terrible, and took a few years off of publishing anything. Iām just now starting to get back to publishing. So donāt overload yourself. Itās not worth hating your writing or making yourself miserable. Your readers will wait for the good stuff, and your story (and you) deserve the good stuff. Haste makes waste, as they say. Best of luck!