The face of publishing might be changing every few seconds, but that doesn’t change what a writer has to do. A writer writes. I’m currently editing the first hundred pages of my Young Adult novel, then I’m going to finish the manuscript. While I’m writing that book, I’m going to re-edit Gothic Passions, my Regency Vampire novel so that I can put it up on Kindle (and various other places). I’m getting a cover designed for it. One that will hopefully capture the story’s essence. I’m using the book as an experiment. I want to see what the sales are like if I self publish. My intention is to diversify (ie self-publish, e-publish, and sell to N.Y.). Not necessarily in that order.
I have three finished manuscripts sitting in my drawers that need to be edited. I also have a partial that’s ready to go out. I’m just trying to decide what direction to head in. It’s a tough decision. I need to write a bit more straight-forward so my audience can find me. *g* I’m just not sure how many genres that will encompass. Of course none of the above includes what I already have on submission. But I can’t worry about those. Now more than ever is the time to write what I want and as much as possible. Need to be ready when that ship comes by the island again. 
You said it. Diversification, and being ready to jump on opportunity. Happy writing/editing!
by Charli November 11th, 2009 at 10:10 amYup, I’m all about diversifying. I too have some stuff I plan to epub and maybe do as you are with the kindle.
I’m also back nose deep in screenwriting. Just finishing my latest one and will polish and query and see what happens.
by Vivi Anna November 11th, 2009 at 10:56 amCharli, Yep, also not looking for opportunities through the normal channels. Venturing outside our little romance worlds. Thanks!
by Jordan Summers November 11th, 2009 at 11:27 amVivi, Good for you! That’s a nice direction to go in. Good luck!!!
by Jordan Summers November 11th, 2009 at 11:27 amI like your idea about diversifying. The rough part is always the sales venue.
by BernardL November 12th, 2009 at 11:02 amBernard, That’s why I think it really needs to be spread out. A little of this, a little of that, etc.
by Jordan Summers November 12th, 2009 at 11:06 amI’ve been doing that too, although Amazon’s instructions to get my ms ready for their Kindle stumped me. That’s why my self-pub isn’t on Kindle. Also doing e-books and thinking of self-pub again because the numbers were pretty good for me (but nothing to cheer about either). The most important thing is to still enjoy creating and writing.
by Gennita Low November 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pmGennita, I’m going to have to take a look at the instructions. I’m hoping since I live with a computer specialist/programmer, I’ll have help if I need it. I’ll let you know what I find out. Diversity is definitely the key. And you have to enjoy it or it’s time to take a break.
by Jordan Summers November 15th, 2009 at 8:43 pmThanks, Jordan, I’d love to know what you and your live-in puter specialist
think. I’m stupid, so it probably is very VERY easy. And yeah, I’d love to learn to do it because hey, with the new Harlequin announcement, I think self-publishing romances is going to be the next Big Thing 
. //tongue-in-cheek
by Gennita Low November 19th, 2009 at 8:05 amGennita, He jokes that I only married him for tech support. LOL! I took a quick look at it. More than anything it looks time consuming. I do think you’re right about a few folks trying it with backlist items. It’ll be interesting to see what happens.
by Jordan Summers November 19th, 2009 at 11:17 am