tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post920661342273073612..comments2023-09-05T10:21:43.450-04:00Comments on Bookland Heights: "Bookkeeping Basics for Freelance Writers" by Brigitte A. ThompsonDiana Blackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06177915857090560626noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-6957020015133673562009-12-11T13:26:20.444-05:002009-12-11T13:26:20.444-05:00getting your financial documents organized is one ...getting your financial documents organized is one of the most important things you can do to increase the success of your writing business.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.workfromhomeindia.biz" rel="nofollow"> Work from home India </a>sanjeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043304632873778108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-10137136215121050302009-11-24T16:07:41.389-05:002009-11-24T16:07:41.389-05:00Great idea, Brigitte! I'm making a note to do ...Great idea, Brigitte! I'm making a note to do this so taxes won't be such a nightmare this year. Thanks!<br /><br />MaryMary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-55860686584281466192009-11-24T15:53:54.187-05:002009-11-24T15:53:54.187-05:00Helen & Mary,
Putting your receipts in the e...Helen & Mary, <br /><br />Putting your receipts in the envelope labeled 2009 is a great first step in organizing your financial documents. Great job! Next step would be to sit down with three pieces of lined paper; one for income, one direct expenses and the other indirect expenses.<br /><br />Go through your envelope and decide which category each receipt fits into. Group them into these three categories and record the important details on the matching sheet of paper. <br /><br />You are well on your way to organizing your recordkeeping. :)Brigitte Thompsonhttp://www.bookkeepingforwriters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-28471122050531367672009-11-24T10:41:01.554-05:002009-11-24T10:41:01.554-05:00You have the same filing system I do, Helen!
Mar...You have the same filing system I do, Helen! <br /><br />Mary<br /><br />http://marycunninghambooks.comMary Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377529303481858837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-2685817151611529462009-11-24T10:16:05.565-05:002009-11-24T10:16:05.565-05:00This sounds like a really helpful book. I've b...This sounds like a really helpful book. I've been sticking receipts in an envelope labeled 2009. Clearly, I need this book.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171630819400384478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-89222078118002034602009-11-23T17:48:05.003-05:002009-11-23T17:48:05.003-05:00Oh, you make it sound so simple! And that's so...Oh, you make it sound so simple! And that's so true, it's the mountain of paper that accumultes we all dread. But breaking it down into a managable once-a-week task makes it less stressful.<br /><br />I hope readers and authors alike will take advantage of your great advice.<br /><br />DianaDiana Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177915857090560626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-62222014087851583772009-11-23T12:59:01.036-05:002009-11-23T12:59:01.036-05:00Thank you for the warm welcome Diana. Yes, gettin...Thank you for the warm welcome Diana. Yes, getting your financial documents organized is one of the most important things you can do to increase the success of your writing business. There are so many ways to become organized and I'm happy to share some with your readers. <br /><br />I recommend setting aside some time one day a week to complete your bookkeeping. Just pick a day that works best for you and try to stick with it consistently. You could reward yourself by enjoying a cup of tea while you tackle the piles of receipts and business mail. <br /><br />Go through your week of paper and find a home for each document. Utility bills connected with your home office deduction would go in one folder, a finished invoice to a magazine you write for would be folded into an envelope then addressed to be mailed, and the receipt from picking up a ream of papers at an office supply store would go into a clasp envelope marked for the current month of expenses.<br /><br />Be sure to write down appropriate information on the outside of all folders/storage envelopes including the date, name, dollar amount and purpose of the document in your hand. <br /><br />Once everything has been recorded and found a home, your bookkeeping is completed for the week. <br /><br />If you set aside the time once a week, you won't ever have to face a mountain of papers. :)Brigitte Thompsonhttp://www.bookkeepingforwriters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-31402341085469204082009-11-23T09:01:38.537-05:002009-11-23T09:01:38.537-05:00Sounds like a great stocking stuffer.Sounds like a great stocking stuffer.Lisa Lickelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798980644446426574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290279359632060588.post-55447680478827110752009-11-23T07:46:32.547-05:002009-11-23T07:46:32.547-05:00Brigitte, a warm welcome to Bookland Heights!
You...Brigitte, a warm welcome to Bookland Heights!<br /><br />Your book looks to be an amazing resource for writers. Even the short interview you provided lends a lot of useful information. <br /><br />You mention the most important thing a writer needs to do regarding finances is to get organized. Would you say writers need to find a way to make it as rewarding to get finances organized as we do to complete several hours of creative writing? How do you address this?<br /><br />Diana<br />http://www.dianablack.net<br />http://www.woofersclub.blogspot.comDiana Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177915857090560626noreply@blogger.com