Quote: barnes21, Tuesday, 21 Jun 2011 15:24Hi, I am about to self publish, is there a union for us authors to join and also do I register with the tax man as a self employed writer.
Thanks
Vix.
Nice to find an optimistic writer. Good luck with your self-pub venture.
I doubt the tax man will be interested in you for a while, so unless your venture involves major outgoings, I wouldn't rush. Unless you're in Ireland, where I gather they still provide major tax breaks.
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