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Did you write three or more books already?
Congratulations to every author who accomplishes this with lots of perseverance. You really have earned your royalties. For sure, the “Taxman” is as happy as you are. But you also had expenses and should be able to deduct them from taxes that you pay for royalties. For sure you will write more books, so it is almost natural to register as publisher and deduct even more expenses:
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• Computer, printer, fax, scanner, copier and other office equipment
• Furniture, carpet, blinds, cleaning material, cost for a maid etc.
• Telephone, cell, wireless, cable
• Insurances, banking fees
• Software and computer training
• Travel cost such as hotel, car, taxi, plane
• Car payments, car insurance, gas, repairs
• Webhosting, Domain name, web designer
• Writers and publisher conferences
• e-Book conversions, cover design, editing, copy editing, layout and desktop publishing
• Rent / Mortgage and Heating / Electricity etc. for the space you work in – and storage for your books if you go the “paper route”.
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You can find lots of practical tips how to set up your own publishing company and how to distribute your book worldwide in a series of articles here at this blog. Self-publishing “Guru” Dan Poynter’s book “Self-publishing Manual” describes in detail all the tax breaks.
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Another professional adviser in all things print, publishing and book distribution is Aaron Shepard, who wrote: “Aiming at Amazon” and “POD for Profit“. His great knowledge of book distribution is extremely helpful for newcomers to publishing. A good idea is to sign up for Aaron Shepard’s blog. Learn more about the process to become a small publisher from these blogs & web sites:
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https://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/how-to-plan-your-publishing-business/
https://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/how-to-start-your-own-book-publishing-business/
https://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/becoming-your-own-publisher-book-production/
https://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/how-to-organize-printing-or-print-on-demand/
https://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/distribution-of-your-print-book/
http://www.aliciadunams.com/starting-your-own-publishing-company/
http://parapub.com/sites/para/information/produce.cfm
http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/
http://booknotselling.blogspot.com/
The advantage of business ownership for independent authors far outweights the work involved. And deciding to write a book means, that you already have decided to be in business. Go for it! What holds you back?
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Discover How You Can Profitably Self-Publish a Book
Get all your publishing questions answered – self-publishing that is – at the 4th annual Self-Publisher’s Online Conference (SPOC) May 8-10, 2012
Expert speakers include: Dan Poynter, Chris Garrett, Peter Bowerman, Joel Friedlander, Dan Janal, Sandra Beckwith, Susan Daffron, James Byrd, Dana Lynn Smith, Penny Sansevieri, Joshua Tallent, Carolyn McCray, Roger C. Parker, Andrea Vahl, Gary Barnes and Kathy Goughenhour.
Read about these speakers (they are the “who is who” in publishing advice) at http://www.selfpublishersonlineconference.com/Agenda.aspx
Each day has a “theme” that is designed to help you reach your publishing goals. Note: ALL Times are PACIFIC time. SPOC is a virtual conference, so you can attend in your pyjamas if you like.
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Day 1 – WRITING / PUBLISHING May 8
9-10 am (PDT)
James Byrd & Susan Daffron
The Big Picture: How to Bring Your Book into the World
11am -12 noon (PDT)
Chris Garrett
Be More Productive and Build Your Authority
1-2 pm (PDT)
Writing & Publishing
Q&A Roundtable
3-4 pm (PDT)
Peter Bowerman
The “Write Way” to Publish and Promote
5-6 pm (PDT)
Joel Friedlander
Publishing Strategies for Self-Publishers
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Day 2 – PROMOTING YOUR BOOK May 9
9-10 am (PDT)
Dan Janal
Build Your Brand and Get More Prospects with Publicity
11am -12 noon (PDT)
Sandra Beckwith
What’s Your Hook?
1-2 pm (PDT)
Book Promotion
Q&A Roundtable
3-4 pm (PDT)
Dana Lynn Smith
Top 10 Book Promotion Strategies for Authors
5-6 pm (PDT)
Penny Sansevieri
Fans, Followers and Friends: Maximize Social Media to Sell More Books
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Day 3 – E-BOOKS, INFOPRODUCTS & BEYOND May 10
9-10 am (PDT)
Joshua Tallent
Ebook Design, Formats and Workflow
11am -12 noon (PDT)
Carolyn McCray
Maximize Your Book Sales on Amazon.com
1-2 pm (PDT)
Ebooks & Beyond
Q&A Roundtable
3-4 pm (PDT)
Roger C. Parker
Leveraging Your Book into Prospects, Products, & Profits
5-6 pm (PDT)
Andrea Vahl
Build Your Expert Status with a Powerful Social Media and Publishing Combination.
All passes give you access to the virtual SPOC Exhibit Hall and seminar recordings. They will give you access to the SPOC Exhibit Hall and seminar recordings.
$147.00 – SPOC 2012 Standard Pass.
Enter the coupon code FFW12 at checkout and you will save 10%!
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