Warning to S corporations!
May 11th, 2012 → 8:53 am @ Carol
I read an interesting story in the Journal of Accountancy (well interesting to me, a CPA!) about an owner of an S corporation that serves as a warning to all of you considering S corporation status for your business. (Here’s a link to the article “Eighth Circuit agrees that CPA was underpaid” if you care […]
Taxes Filed? Now Improve Your Records
May 8th, 2012 → 9:40 am @ Carol
I preach the importance of record keeping all the time to tax clients, writers, and business owners! Record keeping is the life-blood of a successful business Forbes has a get article on Tax Return Filed? Now Consider Your Records Here’s an excerpt: No one likes organizing records. If you just finished your tax return […]
Author to Business Owner: Dorothy Cadet
May 7th, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol
Author to Business Owner is designed to provide first-hand business tips for any writer. Each special guest has graciously imparted knowledge of their writing business in hopes of encouraging fellow authors to grow and manage their own businesses. This month, I am excited to have Dorothy Cadet to share her experiences with us, and how […]
Q&A: Is there a way to market my book for free?
May 7th, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol
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 […]
Q&A: What does a Publisher do for the Author?
May 3rd, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol
Previously, ZLS Publishing has been answering common questions authors have about their books. Take a look at what they have to say about the benefits of publishers: “What exactly does a publisher do for the author? I’ve heard different things and I am confused. Please clarify. Traditional publishers operate very differently from self-publishing companies. A traditional […]
How You (or Your Child) Can Be a Published Author LIVE (& free) 5/2/2012
May 2nd, 2012 → 12:51 pm @ Carol
Join me LIVE Wednesday May 2 at 11 am ET as I present How You (or Your Child) Can Be a Published Author at the 2012 Ultimate Homeschool Expo This Expo allows you to listen to over 20 sessions live for free. Or buy a ticket and listen to over 80 workshops from speakers, […]
Q&A: Can I Typeset My Book Using Word?
April 30th, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol
Welcome back to our short series featuring common questions on book publishing and marketing. Today, we learn the best ways for authors to typeset their books: “I see you a lot on the web talking about typesetting but I also see a lot of other folks who claim to typeset their books using MS Word and […]
Ebook or print for nonfiction? Share your opinion and win a copy of my book
April 26th, 2012 → 2:52 pm @ Carol
My publisher (Media Angels) tells me that the paperback version of Business Tips and Taxes for Writers is selling better than the ebook version, much to her surprise. So she is asking: Which do you prefer for a nonfiction title that you plan to use a a reference, paperback or ebook? Enter […]
Q&A: Should I Pay for a Review?
April 26th, 2012 → 8:00 am @ Carol
Our next short series features common questions authors have on publishing and marketing their books. Take a look at this recommendation for book reviews: “I know that reviews are necessary for an author’s success. I also know that some places and reviewers charge for reviews. Should I be paying for a book review? Does it really […]
Pricing your book for retail sales and discounts
April 13th, 2012 → 1:29 pm @ Carol
A writer on the Self Publishing Yahoo group recently asked, I’m writing a nonfiction book about flowers and plants.So my questions are about pricing books locally to the florists and garden centers. If they want to sell them on consignment, what percent (discount) should I discount to them? And if I sell them out right […]
