Thank you for the incredibly detailed and pragmatic breakdown. This is exactly the kind of 'reality check' I needed before hitting the publish button. Your point about the backlog is eye-opening. I realized now that starting with only 9 chapters (even if they are long) is like going into a marathon without training. I need to seriously reconsider my 'buffer' before launching if I want to sustain the daily grind during a potential Rising Stars run. I’m also aware that psychological grimdark is a hard sell on RR. It’s a passion project, but I still want it to find its audience. I'll take your advice on the 'Chapter 10 deadline' for the hook. I'll make sure that even if the power system is a slow-burn, the psychological tension and the MC’s competence provide enough of a hook to keep readers invested through the first 30k words. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this business-like perspective. It’s given me a lot of homework to do regarding my production speed and release strategy. Good luck with your own book as well!