The issue is that there's no guarantee that a new story would perform better than what you're currently working on. Sometimes whether a book performs well is just a matter of timing, not necessarily the quality of the work.
The 1st Edition of my story performed exceptionally well, even doing...
What helped me think of my story was the idea of "Doctor Who" and how it's a story that can continue infinitely, the main change being the person that becomes the new doctor. It gave me the idea of creating my MC that helps move the story, going from one new world to another in each book. It's...
Agreed. There are so many variables as to why an author gives up on their story, often due to other life commitments and not having enough time to dedicate to a hobby. Then there's the feeling of not making significant progress, such as not being able to grow a community and getting discouraged...