Writing Novels or Short Stories?
© Roxianne Moore
When I decided to review all our great writing topics on Suite 101, I didn't realize what I was in for. Every time I turn around, we've got two or three new contributing editors filling out applications. At the rate I'm going, I figure I might finish up all the sites in time for the April 15 US tax deadline.
Speaking of taxes, check out the current article Novel Writing, "Have You Been Overpaying the IRS?" Kim Kay reviews Tax Tips for Writers by Elizabeth Klungness, a writer, accountant and former IRS agent. While I haven't seen a copy of this book, it is supposed to be updated annually. I'm sure most of us are missing out on deductions, and not all accountants are as educated as they should be about tax laws pertaining to writers. With year-end rolling around all too quickly, now is the time to think about setting up a system so you don't miss out on all those deduction next year.
Kim Kay has been contributing regular articles about Novel Writing on Suite 101 since October. Since then, she's covered a lot of ground. Other subjects she's covered in her columns:
- Writer's Groups: Are They Worth Your Time? You'll find links to conferences and writers groups as well as tips on how to get the most out of your group experience.
- Researching Your Novel Where to look for those crucial details that will make your novel come alive.
- What In the World Will I Write About? When you're stuck, get ideas from your personal experiences, the world around you, and the media.
While you're visiting Novel Writing, take a minute to answer the poll on your own tax-filing habits.
Short Stories. Nicole Givens started writing for Suite 101 in July. Since then she's covered a nice range of topics, from dealing with rejection to proofreading.
Her current article, "To Give Thanks," is brief, reading like a tribute to a friend who died. She does mention how this tragedy spurred her to break her writer's block, but doesn't give much detail. Her more instructive articles include:
- Dealing With Rejection Constructively - Describes the main types of rejection letters and what they mean.
- How Do You Make Money as a Writer? Discusses finding paying markets for your work, and answering that perpetual question: "But how will you make money doing that?
- Proofreading Isn't Easy - But You Have to Do It! Proofreading may mean the difference between acceptance and rejection, and don't count on the spellchecker!
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