Recently because of business commitments my writing has slowed down. It bothers me from the point of view that I enjoy writing, and that I know some people who are shut in for whatever reason use the stories as escape.
I just got some prospective on the whole subject. There is a thread in the authors section where they discuss how long a short story should be or is. The consensus appears to be around 10,000 words.
Looking back at all my stories that would mean I have written over 60 short stories in the last three years.
I don't know if that is a brag or complaint, take your pick. What it does mean is that I have written a respectable amount and should quit agonizing over it.
BTW the latest chapter is at 9,900 words so I had better get back at it.