I don't know much about economics, so here's my only thoughts:
- That sucks.
- A salute and raised glass and prayer for those laid off just before Christmas.
- I doubt there will be a bail out plan for publishing.
- The best article on how to interpret and react to these events is here.
- Despite it all, publishing won't die, books won't fade, readers won't quit reading, and writers (especially this one) won't quit writing.
Go buy a book!!
5 comments:
This is probably a good time for new and aspiring authors to follow this cliché advice: don't quit your day job.
I for one am keeping faith and hope!
I'm keeping the faith too and hoping that by the time my novel's ready things will be looking up.
I really feel for those who have lost their jobs especially right before Christmas.
Not a good time for new writers that's for sure. But I'm off to buy books for my family this year.
Justus: Absolutely. Although, as a teacher and writer, I've just picked two of the most low-paying jobs ever!
PJ: I try to keep positive, too! That's the best we can hope for.
Lois: Considering how long it takes to get published, by the time we--or at least I--get there, the market will probably be entirely different!!
Christina: Me, too :) Just bought 5 books...and then 2 more for me :)
Susan: Let me know how the rest of Twilight is! I need an opinion from somoene older than 15 before I venture into those waters again.
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