Bookkeeping for authors, writers, and creatives
Before she became a bookkeeper, Caitlyn spent 14 years as a ghostwriter. She knows what creative income looks like from the inside: lumpy, late, and paid from five different places.
Or call 901-907-2903. Zack and Caitlyn pick up.
What makes creative income messy
- Royalties paid monthly or quarterly by different platforms, each with its own report
- Advances that arrive long before the work is done
- Client work paid on 1099s, sometimes months after you invoice
- Project costs like editing, cover design, and ads that should be tracked per project
- Personal and business spending on one card
What we set up
Each income source gets its own category, so you can see what's actually paying. Royalty reports get matched to deposits. Project costs are tracked by book or client, so you know what each project earned after expenses.
Quarterly estimated taxes
If you're self-employed, there's usually no employer withholding tax for you, so the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. Clean books make it much easier for your tax preparer to tell you what to pay each quarter, instead of guessing in April.
Get a straight answer in 15 minutes
Tell us where things stand. We'll tell you honestly whether you need help, and what it would cost.
Zack and Caitlyn answer 901-907-2903 themselves.
- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- Published, flat pricing
- No pressure, no obligation
Frequently asked questions
Is your bookkeeper a writer?
Caitlyn spent 14 years as a ghostwriter before she started bookkeeping in February 2026.
Can you track income from several platforms?
Yes. Each platform or client gets its own income category, matched to its payout reports.
Do you calculate my estimated tax payments?
No. Your tax preparer does that. We give them current, accurate numbers to work from.
Related
Sources (checked November 9, 2026). Rates and rules change, so confirm with the agency before you file. This is general information, not tax advice.