A Writer's Life - Not as Dull as You Think.
I've been spending my writing time editing this week, with the intent of having the book polished and ready to submit before Christmas. I'm determined to achieve this, although editing can be a lot more time consuming than you anticipate.
For instance yesterday I spent a bulk of my editing time on the internet researching vibrators. Yes, vibrators. There's a scene in my book involving one and for comic effect I thought it should be one of those huge purple ones with all sorts of bells and whistles that defy explanation (and don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about). There's such a wide array of products that I got a little lost on these websites, muttering things like "It's got an attachment for what?" "It's HOW big?" and "Why on earth would you need it to bend at a 90 degree angle?".
In many ways I'm still as mystified as I was prior to my research jaunt. I don't want my scene to be innaccurate, so I got to thinking, should I buy one of these? For the sake of authenticity of course. And if I do go ahead with such a purchase - would it be TAX DEDUCTIBLE? The thought of listing that in the deductions section of my tax return next year gives me a bit of a giggle but I wonder if it would invite an audit. I mean, I can prove the purchase was made in direct relation to any income I earn from writing, but the mind boggles at the thought of having some suit from the tax office here while I produce the goods and explain its significance to this particular scene in my book, and hence my writing career and any resultant taxable income. It boggles I tell you.
I think I need to finish editing the rest of the book and come back to this rather extraordinary quandry another day. I'm simply at a loss.
I often leave you with a picture that ties in with what I've written. I think, for obvious reasons, I'll refrain this time.
Sami
For instance yesterday I spent a bulk of my editing time on the internet researching vibrators. Yes, vibrators. There's a scene in my book involving one and for comic effect I thought it should be one of those huge purple ones with all sorts of bells and whistles that defy explanation (and don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about). There's such a wide array of products that I got a little lost on these websites, muttering things like "It's got an attachment for what?" "It's HOW big?" and "Why on earth would you need it to bend at a 90 degree angle?".
In many ways I'm still as mystified as I was prior to my research jaunt. I don't want my scene to be innaccurate, so I got to thinking, should I buy one of these? For the sake of authenticity of course. And if I do go ahead with such a purchase - would it be TAX DEDUCTIBLE? The thought of listing that in the deductions section of my tax return next year gives me a bit of a giggle but I wonder if it would invite an audit. I mean, I can prove the purchase was made in direct relation to any income I earn from writing, but the mind boggles at the thought of having some suit from the tax office here while I produce the goods and explain its significance to this particular scene in my book, and hence my writing career and any resultant taxable income. It boggles I tell you.
I think I need to finish editing the rest of the book and come back to this rather extraordinary quandry another day. I'm simply at a loss.
I often leave you with a picture that ties in with what I've written. I think, for obvious reasons, I'll refrain this time.
Sami
LOL, Sami.
I'm sitting here laughing, imaging how the conversation with the tax man would go. I'm especially snickering when I hear you say: "But it's for work purposes. I swear."
Pity about the picture. I would have liked to see the purple contraption with bells and other interesting attachments.
Jess
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Hi Sami,
Oh come on now, you're enjoying the internet search. lol..
I too have been editing the entire day and I'm still short 5.000 words. Damn.
Oh well, the progress was good.
Great to see you pounding out your words/research. lol.
Suz
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In my days living in Sydney my friends and I would often wander into The Toolshed after too much to drink and laugh at the exhibits. Putting it on your tax return would invite the question of percentage of private use!!! Ok if the taxman is cute - mayber there's a storyline in there all of its own.
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LOL Sami, you're a crack up. Good to see the extent you'll go to for your research.
Good luck with your submission.
Hugs
Sandie
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Percentage of personal use? Now I'm REALLY at a loss.
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You are TOO FUNNY!!!
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Hey Sami,
I just want to be there when you try to explain it to the tax man without sniggering LOL. Great blog by the way. Debs xx
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I have a very good poker face Debs!
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It's a good thing that though you are a busy person, still you have time for your family and for your spouse. Keep it up!
Cheers!!
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