Cost of being a Writer: Officially the total I invested for 2009 in this writing business was $2569. But I'm guessing it was really considerably more than that. Our accountant will only use the amount I can prove with receipts (which was $2569). I messed up by failing to keep receipts for some things and so wasn't allowed to deduct them, so my writing business costs for 2009 were really more than $2569.
Note: My accountant wanted proof I'm not just a writing hobbyist. I was able to produce emails from a publisher showing strong interest in my work. Though the publisher eventually passed, a close miss satisfied the accountant.
Too Much of a Good Thing: I still adore him, but he's still underfoot and will be for at least another week because he was misdiagnosed initially. He's got the proper meds now and is on the mend. No permanent damage. I'm soooo grateful for that. All in all, it's been a growing experieince for me. I'm attempting to learn to write with constant distractions. I won't say I've been tremendously successful, but I'm not failing completely either. So all's good for now.
Just a Dream: Remission!!!! Yay!!! I'm so happy for her. And she tells me she's taken two (TWO!) firm steps toward achieving her dream. How cool is that?
Something that's helping me write today: A great big Dr. Pepper. Yes, I know. But I can't help it. I'm a Dr. Pepper addict.
Note: My accountant wanted proof I'm not just a writing hobbyist. I was able to produce emails from a publisher showing strong interest in my work. Though the publisher eventually passed, a close miss satisfied the accountant.
Too Much of a Good Thing: I still adore him, but he's still underfoot and will be for at least another week because he was misdiagnosed initially. He's got the proper meds now and is on the mend. No permanent damage. I'm soooo grateful for that. All in all, it's been a growing experieince for me. I'm attempting to learn to write with constant distractions. I won't say I've been tremendously successful, but I'm not failing completely either. So all's good for now.
Just a Dream: Remission!!!! Yay!!! I'm so happy for her. And she tells me she's taken two (TWO!) firm steps toward achieving her dream. How cool is that?
Something that's helping me write today: A great big Dr. Pepper. Yes, I know. But I can't help it. I'm a Dr. Pepper addict.
13 comments:
Wendy S Marcus said...
Yay for Dr. Pepper! We can't deprive ourselves of every pleasure!!!! I didn't even bother to total up my writing expenses this year, but my accountant told me to keep good records for 2010. I don't think I want to know!
Regina Richards said...
I total up those receipts each year with one hand on the pen and the other covering my eyes. I leave just enough peep-room between my fingers to see what I'm doing on the theory that a smaller view of the truth will be somehow less panful. Ha!
Jen FitzGerald said...
I'm so happy for your dreamer friend, Regina. That's great news.
I've determined to give up chocolate and root beer. So far so good for a week on the chocolate and a few days on the root beer. After that, it'll be overall sugar intake. That'll be a tough one...
Regina Richards said...
Sugar would be a very tough one for me as well. Funny thing is, I'm not even sure I really like it. I just crave it.
Wendy S Marcus said...
I guess I'm lucky I'm not a soda drinker, so I don't have to contend with the detox. Now, chocolate on the other hand, I refuse to give up until I'm dead, and only if it's banned in heaven!!! But seriously, my trick is, I don't keep it in the house, so it's not a constant temptation. And when the cravings get out of hand, I treat myself. No guilt!
Regina Richards said...
I like chocolate, but not enough to eat much of it. Dr. Pepper I drink every day. I've tried not keeping it in the house, but that just sends me driving down to the local Sonic every day. *sigh*
I will say, I've slowed down on it a little since Lent. Hope that holds.
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