November 1st, 2012 → 6:11 pm @ Carol Topp
Considering co-writing a novel with a friend?. What to know before you proceed.
October 23rd, 2012 → 6:05 pm @ Carol Topp
An author who is planning a trip to England asks what he can deduct as business expenses.
October 4th, 2012 → 6:04 pm @ Carol Topp
Carol Topp, CPA explains what an author can deduct on their taxes when they purchase their own books to resell.
September 6th, 2012 → 4:00 pm @ Carol Topp
A writer asks, “Can I deduct unpiad royalties?” in this video blog from Carol Topp, CPA
July 9th, 2012 → 2:09 pm @ Carol Topp
“I have problems with the accounting it is taught everywhere.”
May 31st, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol Topp
Today marks the end of our short series on common questions from authors, brought to us by ZLS Publishing. We have gleaned some valuable information as to how authors can better market and publish their work. Let’s see what ZLS has to say about editors: “I’m new to this writing and publishing thing. I keep […]
May 28th, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol Topp
It is time for ZLS Publishing to provide us with another answer to a common question authors have about their writing business. Let’s see what they have to say about the necessity of a business plan for authors. Is it useful? “As a writer, soon to be a published author, do you think it’s necessary […]
May 22nd, 2012 → 12:42 pm @ Carol Topp
CreateSpace will not make royalty payment to minors (teenagers under age 18). Here’s how to deal with it.
May 21st, 2012 → 12:43 pm @ Carol Topp
CreateSpace allowed a teenager to write a book, but required that royalty payments to go to his father.
May 7th, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol Topp
We welcome back ZLS Publishing today, bringing us more great advice for authors regarding the marketing of their books: “I’m in the process of finishing up my book but I’ve recently lost my job. From what I’ve heard, you need money to have a marketing budget and it costs money to market a book. My […]