Focus on income. With KU, Cockygate, GetLoud, and just the drama, publishing feels more like a Zero-Sum hunger game than a financial opportunity. I've had to switch my priorities to put a full time job and my private brand strategy clients in front of publishing.
The moment I go from launching several books that make $2500 on their launch... down to $1200-$1500 per launch, down to only $360 for the launch... and all things are equal save for the toxic environment, the less willing I am to have arse in chair getting the work done.
FWIW... I am writing more NOW that I have financial stability, but I needed to pay my bills FIRST before making the decision to continue writing and publishing.
The moment I go from launching several books that make $2500 on their launch... down to $1200-$1500 per launch, down to only $360 for the launch... and all things are equal save for the toxic environment, the less willing I am to have arse in chair getting the work done.
FWIW... I am writing more NOW that I have financial stability, but I needed to pay my bills FIRST before making the decision to continue writing and publishing.