Squeezing Water Out of a Tulip ~ The Writing World

I can think of at least a ton of old sayings that have to do with impossibilities. One stands out - "You can't squeeze water from a tulip." Well, these tough times are doing just that. Things most once thought were impossible are now very possible because necessity, being the mother that she is, has been squeezing us out of our comfort zones, forcing us to think differently.

I've read at least a dozen posts about books sales falling, magazines and newspapers closing, phone book companies filing bankruptcy, and more. Seems to some, the writing industry, particularly anything on paper, is doomed by the advent of the internet. While many are bemoaning this idea, I see a few who have not locked themselves into a box actually preparing to thrive.

Let's get this clear- some things we will never change, can't roll the hands of time back. Complaining doesn't help. Rather, it hinders our ability to utilize our energy to do something different. It's time for authors/writers to begin rethinking what we hope to create and then utilize all our resources to create something viable. Books still sell and they always will. However, we are having a survival of the fittest moment. So, I plan to use my energy on adapting rather than complaining. How about you? What will you do now that things are getting a bit tougher for authors?