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Writing a book is hard. Publishing it is even harder. Succeeding as an author? That’s practically wizardry. Good thing you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Pros Talking Prose is your backstage pass to the writing and publishing world, hosted by seasoned pros Stacey Smekofske and Troy Lambert. We’ll help you skip the mistakes, laugh through the chaos, and build the writing career you actually want without the smoke and mirrors. New episodes every week. Therapy not included — but highly encouraged.
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đź’¸ Taxes for Authors? Don’t Panic — We’ve Got You Covered!Â
Cue the dramatic music—it's tax season, and authors everywhere are asking the big questions:
🧾 What can I deduct?
📦 Do I need to save these Amazon royalty statements?
đź’° Why does the IRS feel like the ultimate plot twist?
In this laugh-so-you-don’t-cry episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey and Troy tackle the not-so-glamorous but totally necessary world of taxes for authors. Whether you're self-published, indie, hybrid, or traditionally published, if you're earning income from your writing, this episode is for YOU.
We dive into:
What counts as author income (spoiler: yes, even that $3.75 from your poetry zine)
Deductions you didn’t know you could take (like Canva Pro and conference coffee!)
Why quarterly taxes are a thing (and how not to cry about them)
Home office hacks
And how to not get on the IRS’s bad side (we’re writers, not rebels… right?)
BONUS: Download our free Author Tax Prep Checklist — because nothing says “responsible authorpreneur” like a checklist.
👉https://staceysmekofskesteafc97d.myclickfunnels.com/author-tax-prep-checklist--3d7e5
CHECK THESE OUT:Â
TroyLambertWrites.com - The Plot Dude has his SEO for Authors ready for you.Â
Want to take your writing biz to the next level?
Sign up for our upcoming webinar: Author to Authorpreneur at EditsByStacey.com
And check out InPrint Academy where authors can publish with clarity and confidence and maintain their rights and royalties.
You can also grab your free publishing path map: Paper Trail
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