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Hobby Loss interpretation for writers
A lot of writers wonder if their writing business will be considered a hobby by the IRS. The IRS has specific guidelines for determining whether or not a business is for profit, but some of the rules can appear confusing, especially as they relate to writers. While the following list can’t replace sitting down with…
Should You Be Writing?
“All initiative to write is not inspired.”This is my thought reading February 16th in My Utmost for His Highest. “Arise from the dead,” Chambers quotes (Ephesians 5:14) and then uses it to draw a distinction between divine and human initiative. I sense a key here, another connection to the journey of authorship. And I want this wisdom…
Being Great for God
When we think about being “great” for God, most think about participating in great programs and projects while greatly utilizing our talents, abilities and natural strengths. We think of doing. But I don’t think that’s right. It seems to me WHO we are as individuals is of greater importance than WHAT we try to do.…
Fighting Through Insecurities to Reach Your Dreams
Every since I can remember I’ve dreamed of being a dancer. I remember watching Flashdance, Footloose, Fame, and all the other fun dancing movies and thinking how much fun it would be to do that. But to achieve that goal would take hard work, discipline and talent. We didn’t have a lot of money growing…
To Sleep or Write?
by Tanya Dennis The kids are finally asleep. I just kicked off a second load of laundry, straightened the living room (for the fourteenth time today) and cleaned the bathroom. Exhausted, I ignored the dirty dishes in the sink. It’s 9:27 PM, but it feels like 11. I should write. I should work on that…
So You Think You Have Nothing to Say?
Last month I drove an hour and a half to my first speaking engagement. I knew this day would come. The day when I couldn’t just hide behind my computer screen. The day when I would have to take my writing on the road and share everything I’ve learned as a writer so far. And…
Do I need to file taxes as a writer?
Tuesday are Tax Tips Tuesday here for the next month. Need more relavent information on writing and taxes? Click on the tag Tax Tips Tuesday or click HERE! Do I need to file taxes as a writer? The simple answer is it depends. Here are a few considerations in deciding whether or not…
Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Guest Post “Where do you get your ideas?” Why is this seemingly innocent question so often cited as the most annoying to creative people? As the first question to come to mind, it is over-asked and comes out sounding thoughtless, both of which are enough to make it bothersome. Beyond that, questions about ideas are…
Finding Your Writing Voice
by Mick Silva It may not seem so, but in their early days, all authors were builders. Much as we might like to believe someone could slap down a suitcase of money to buy that beautiful mansion, it doesn’t work that way. No one moves into a house they didn’t build. Of course, everyone tries…
Vlog on Interruptions: Cause I Didn’t Have Time to Write
So I’ve been wanting to do more vlogs and since I missed my post this morning, here is a two-take impromptu encouragement from a VERY EXHAUSTED me. And honestly, I think I was talking TO MYSELF more than anyone else out there! So what do you think? To Vlog or not to Vlog more often?…