Tailored for authors who want to excel in the business side of writing, this section will provide valuable insights into managing strategic decisions, as well as the the financial and contractual aspects of your writing career.
Sometimes it’s difficult to see the point when everything changes. It can be hard to know precisely when and why things click and come together. But other times, it’s as easy as breathing. Tipping points are those proverbial “last straw” moments, where all of your work, effort, time,...
Your X-Wing’s Dashboard To prevent crash landings, get familiar with your X-wing's dashboard—your money decision tools—before launch. Just like Luke Skywalker, you have a speedometer, a gas gauge, and an oil pressure gauge. “Your net income statement is like the speedometer … to let you know...
As authors, creative freedom and administrative responsibilities can sometimes feel like they’re at odds with each other, and understanding the publishing industry can pose a challenge to even the most strategy-savvy authors. But there’s no need to figure it out alone. In his new quarterly column, Managing Director...
Identify Your Target Podcasts Podcasts come in all shapes and sizes. More common formats include audio-only podcasts and video-based podcasts that could be set up on an in-person stage, via a video call, or as a prerecorded reading that is assembled by an editor afterward. Some are general literature podcasts...
Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Scams Targeting Your Author Business Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Scams Targeting Your Author Business Scams became much more prevalent with the widespread use of the internet, and as perpetrators grow more sophisticated and continue to update their tactics, it’s no longer just the technologically un-savvy...
Know your Entity One of the most important factors to understand as you prepare for tax season is your business structure—how your taxable income flows through to your personal tax return. If you haven’t legally filed to become an LLC, a partnership, an S corporation, or a C...
