A follow-up on last week's post, this article explains how to cross-promote your print titles to audio readers. (Plus, learn why the audiobook "Empathy Factor" means you need strong, compelling characters.)
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Money Monday: What are Estimated Quarterly Taxes? Why Should I Pay Them?
Estimated taxes are an important part of life for self-employed writers.
Paid quarterly in the United States, they allow anyone who makes his or her own income to pay the IRS what they anticipate owing in advance of their annual tax return.
Paying the IRS in advance may sound unattractive to you, but not doing so can be worse. At the least, by paying an anticipated income tax, your tax burden will be lessened come April.
Read MoreFriday Finds: Gray is the New Productivity
With today's finds, we're back to the fun and educational side of things, from book marketing on a budget to differentiating between types of editors. There's even a tech-based productivity hack that explains the cryptic title. Let’s dive in!
Read MorePreparing Your Novel for the Audiobook Revolution, Part 1.
Ladies and gentlemen, we need to talk about audiobooks.
In 2015, audiobook downloads increased by 38.1%. The global audiobook industry is currently valued at $3.5 billion. Publishers Weekly has started listing audiobook bestsellers, and the Wall Street Journal called audio "the fastest growing format in publishing."
If you're an author looking to capitalize on this trend, this blog post offers you three takeaways to improve your reader's audiobook experience.
Read MoreFriday Finds, with an Emphasis on Relaxation and Entertainment
The last few #FridayFinds have comprised of helpful and informative links. This time around, I thought I’d share some finds related to relaxation and entertainment, so you can enjoy an optimal weekend.
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