Category: Publishing

Beyond Frontiers: US Taxes for International Self-Published Authors by Marcela Martinez Millan

Nov 22, 2019

  The issue of United States of America (USA) tax withholding has been previously discussed, the latest under USA Taxes & Authors. In that and a previous article this book was mentioned as being a helpful resource.   The author is a qualified tax advisor and a US Enrolled Agent. This allows her to represent … More Beyond Frontiers: US Taxes for International Self-Published Authors by Marcela Martinez Millan

USA Taxes & Authors

Nov 19, 2019

Though United States of America (USA) citizens may find the topic interesting this article is primarily for NON-USA based authors. A large proportion of independent (indie) authors publish books through the utilisation of free software provided by USA based companies such as Amazon, Google Play, Smashwords, etc. Under USA tax legislation these companies are obliged … More USA Taxes & Authors

Preferred E-Book Publishing Site – Survey Results

Nov 5, 2019

Aspiring authors frequently, and occasionally even those who have already published, seek advice about which self-publishing site(s) they should consider using. Consequently, a survey Which E-Book Publishing Site? was recently conducted by this website, in which more established authors were asked to share their experience and preferences. The results follow: Question 1: Authors! If you have … More Preferred E-Book Publishing Site – Survey Results

Update to Survey – Preferred Reading Method(s)

Oct 25, 2019

  It has only just come to light that a question has been omitted from the original survey requesting feedback on which formats readers prefer. The original survey was published 6 September 2019. The omitted question relates to whether, when utilising a digital device, readers prefer text, audio, or both.   The updated survey may … More Update to Survey – Preferred Reading Method(s)

Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Non-Fiction Contest

Oct 4, 2019

The large number of independent (indie) author books being published each day are making it more and more difficult for authors, especially unknown indie authors, to gain public exposure. Consequently, it is worth their while to consider other opportunities for getting their works published and/or reviewed. One primary aim for this website and blog is … More Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Non-Fiction Contest

Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – Deadline Approaching

Aug 23, 2019

This is a reminder that the deadline for entry to the BookLife Fiction Contest is:   Saturday 31 August 2019   Complete submission details and conditions and how to enter may be found in the previous notification: Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – 31 August 2019 All those who choose to enter are wished … More Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – Deadline Approaching

Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – 31 August 2019

Jul 26, 2019

The large number of independent (indie) author books being published each day are making it more and more difficult for authors, especially unknown indie authors, to gain public exposure. Consequently, it is worth their while to consider other opportunities for getting their works published and/or reviewed. One primary aim for this website and blog is … More Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – 31 August 2019