When creating content, for me it wasnt writing it was creating videos it was 25% joy and the rest is work. Research: kinda fun, Scripting: not so much fun Audio: not so much, Shooting: a little bit fun. Marketing: No fun. Yes there are a lot of things around the core, especially when you want to make a living out of it. I guess writing is similar.
RE: The complexities of being a self-published author