Q & A 172

Is this year as tough as it feels like it is with respect to publishing? Getting published? Becoming represented? I haven't really gone out on the trying-for-representation/publication limb too much yet, so before I do more, I'd like your opinion. Is this year a washout anyway? Are applicable publishing credits something that would actually help? Are some genres not selling, so don't shoot your own ass trying? That kinda thing would be nice to hear about.

My opinion isn't worth the electrons it's