It’s my turn in the wheelhouse at Story Empire today. With tax time in full swing and April’s deadline looming around the corner, I thought I’d share some thoughts on writing as a business versus a hobby. At some point or another we all have to cross that line. When I signed off on the dotted line of a publishing contract in 2012, the writing venue transitioned from hobby to business and I found myself faced with a whole new set of information to track.
I’m sharing a few things I’ve found helpful in establishing the business side of my writing. I’d love to get your input and any tips you may have too and invite you to join me for Writing: Business or Hobby?
From the Pen of Mae Clair 
This is a great post, Mae. One of the things I’m thinking about is how to handle the business side of writing. As much as I hate doing taxes, this is great advice on how to keep things organized.
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I’m glad it was helpful, Julie. I think the more organized you can be, the better things go when tax time rolls around!
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Though all of the things there are valid only for authors living in USA and /or UK I left my opinion, too. Interesting to know. Perhaps one day change will change in this respect here, too.
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Thanks for commenting, Carmen. I saw your comment over at the SE site and was really surprised that deductions aren’t allowed in your country. That is just so wrong! 😦
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Very helpful post, Mae. When we start writing we have no clue how much other stuff is involved besides the writing.
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Missed this. Hopping over now…
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Thanks, Sue!
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