January Online Workshops
January 4-31, 2010 Standard Workshop
Writing Between the Sexes; or “Why Can’t A Woman Be More Like A Man?”
Presented by Leigh Michaels
Ever read a mystery where the heroine sounds like an oversexed gangster? Or a romance where the hero sounds more like a girlfriend than a man? Chances are, the oversexed heroine was created by a male author; the tender, emotional hero by a woman.
Men and women think, act, and talk differently – which causes problems for writers who are trying to create characters of the opposite sex. Learn about the most common gender differences, and use them to believable characters of the opposite sex.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIO:
Leigh Michaels is the author of 80 contemporary romance novels published by Harlequin Books, including six titles which were finalists in the RWA RITA contest (sweet traditional category). Her books have been published in 25 languages and 120 countries with a total of more than 35 million copies in print. She is also the author of On Writing Romance, published by Writers Digest Books, which has been called the definitive guide to writing romance novels.
Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week for CRW and HCRW members is $15, all others $25. Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of 2-3 lessons per week for CRW and HCRW members is $10, all others $15.
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please
send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
Registration Deadline: December 25th Register Now!
January 4-31, 2010 Standard Workshop
Tax Issues and Reporting for Writers
Presented byDiane O’Brien Kelly, CPA/Attorney at Law
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop will cover federal income tax reporting and tax issues for both the beginning and experienced writer. The topics covered include:
(1) how to determine if your writing constitutes a business or a hobby;
(2) the pros and cons of incorporating or forming a limited liability company;
(3) federal income tax forms for your writing business and how to prepare the forms;
(4) business expense deductions, including the options available and the pros and cons of each option;
(5) self-employment (social security) tax;
(6) estimated taxes;
(7) setting up a retirement plan;
(8) record-keeping for your writing business;
(9) an overview of state tax issues; and
(10) tips for hiring a tax preparer and minimizing fees.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIO:
Diane O’Brien Kelly is a CPA/tax attorney with two decades experience in taxation. In addition to working as a tax advisor, Diane writes entertaining women’s fiction and humor pieces. Her manuscripts have won or placed in numerous prestigious fiction contests, including the Golden Heart®, the Golden Pen, Gateway to the Best, Southern Heat, and Winter Rose contests. Her fiction and humor pieces have appeared in Byline Magazine, True Love Magazine, Northwest Family News, and various other publications. Her humor pieces have won awards from Byline Magazine and Writer’s Digest. She combines her tax and writing skills as a columnist for NINK, the monthly publication of the organization Novelists, Inc. Her tax articles have also appeared in Writer’s Digest Yearbook 2007, Fort Worth Business Press, Romance Writers Report, and various RWA chapter newsletters.
Diane publishes a fresh humor piece each month on the “Blarney” page of her website, www.dianeobrienkelly.com. She also publishes tax tips on her “Tax Tidbits” page. Diane’s tax workshop is very popular with writing organizations, and is offered in both a live and online format.
Diane is a member of Romance Writers of America, Dallas Area Romance Authors, Yellow Rose RWA, and the Golden Network.
Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week for CRW and HCRW members is $15, all others $25. Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of 2-3 lessons per week for CRW and HCRW members is $10, all others $15.
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please
send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
Registration Deadline: December 25th Register Now! |
