When I starting writing, I never thought of all of the paths I would have to travel. Oh no! Just write a book... Life will be great... HA! As Mark Twain or Benjamin Disraeli or whomever said -- "Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics!"
Right now, I am reading aloud the entire book, making any last changes. When I finish a chapter, I say "done" and move on to the next one. Right now, I am just over half way. Next, the formatting process... I have to make sure I follow Amazon's rules and Smashwords. Amazon's format is simple. Smashwords, which I love already, saves me from formatting for everyone else (B&N, Apple, iTunes).
Next comes getting to know the IRS... I read about establishing an LLC, getting an EIN, opening a business banking account for any money made with my writing, filling out forms during tax season, deductibles, and non-deductibles... Will I ever make that much money from these books?
Then, since I have decided to be an indie writer/publisher, come the marketing... This could be fun. I've already started this blog and one about The Time Savers Club. I have other ideas on promotion as well. Maybe free PDF copies of my book? Business cards? Parties? The list goes on...
Right now, I am reading aloud the entire book, making any last changes. When I finish a chapter, I say "done" and move on to the next one. Right now, I am just over half way. Next, the formatting process... I have to make sure I follow Amazon's rules and Smashwords. Amazon's format is simple. Smashwords, which I love already, saves me from formatting for everyone else (B&N, Apple, iTunes).
Next comes getting to know the IRS... I read about establishing an LLC, getting an EIN, opening a business banking account for any money made with my writing, filling out forms during tax season, deductibles, and non-deductibles... Will I ever make that much money from these books?
Then, since I have decided to be an indie writer/publisher, come the marketing... This could be fun. I've already started this blog and one about The Time Savers Club. I have other ideas on promotion as well. Maybe free PDF copies of my book? Business cards? Parties? The list goes on...
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