Accounting for Writers

Amplify your literary career

Do you craft stories all day, every day, but want to hide behind your laptop when tax season looms?

We're the accountants for writers your first bestseller deserved.

Love your writing career but hate balancing books? We'll crunch the numbers so you can focus on your narratives!

Whether you're a bestselling novelist, freelance journalist, or emerging screenwriter, we understand your unique world. We've read - and are still reading! - between the lines of your creative journey.

Weaving words is your passion. We'll make the finances read like a bestseller.

Accounting for writers

Bookkeeping for writers

Tax and reporting

Business and tax advice all year round

Let us AMPLIFY your business and SIMPLIFY your life!

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Anthony De Filippis Owner of Amplify 11 Penrith Chartered Tax Accountant

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Getting your business in tune

Bookkeeping


Properly maintained bookkeeping is a pain in the plot. It narrates your financial story. We calculate; you create.

Contemplating a new laptop for that novel? Eyeing that writer's retreat? Wondering if your research budget can stretch to the next chapter?

When we keep your books tidy, we can understand your actual "writing expenses" situation.

Leave the bookkeeping to us, Xero, and ReceiptBank. You go do fun writerly stuff.

After all, your forte is storytelling, not balancing ledgers, right?

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Payroll

Calculating your editorial assistants' pay and leave entitlements without expertise is like writing a novel without punctuation.

One word in five, correct? Literary disaster.

Payroll wizards at your service. We tame financial chaos. Your writing thrives. Worries become footnotes.

Xero implementation and training

Writers choose their tools carefully. We chose Xero. It's our accounting manuscript, the cloud-based software perfect for wordsmiths.

Like a shared document, it's collaborative - we craft your financial story together in real-time.

Learning Xero is like mastering a new writing genre. We'll guide you from the first draft to the final edit.

Master it once, and your finances will read like a bestseller.

Writer Accounting

Amplify to simplify

Your manuscript is ready. Let's plot your writing career.
Craft stories and build stability.
We'll manage your finances so you can focus on your prose.

A woman with glasses, wearing a grey suit, is seated at a desk in front of a brick wall, looking directly at the camera with an open book in front of her and a laptop on the side.


sh!t in = sh!t out

You know it. We know it. A rough draft never becomes a masterpiece without editing. And no matter how many revisions you make or how much you polish - it will never be publisher-ready without proper structure.

That's why we, as accountants for writers, ensure every page of your financial manuscript is formatted before we start writing your fiscal story together.

That means collecting your royalty statements, expense receipts, and freelance invoices and ensuring they're meticulously catalogued and categorised. Clear prose, vivid details, and perfect structure.

Then, we weave it all together and get everything in the right chapter. We'll move your prepaid expenses into the correct fiscal timeline. We'll set you up with an asset inventory to categorize, track, and properly depreciate your writing tools—whether laptops, ergonomic chairs, or a cozy home office setup.

Finally, let's give it a compelling cover. You'll have a complete and professional set of financial statements.

You've always known writing wasn't just a hobby. You've been making a living from it for years. Now you'll have the records to silence anyone suggesting you abandon your craft and get a 'real job'!

edit for clarity

We've outlined your finances and added some polish. It's looking good. Now let's bring your financial picture to life.

Tax and reporting

Traditional accountants call this “tax compliance” - we call it “Keeping you out of jail!”

As a writer, you're required by the ATO and ASIC to file a tax return and prepare financial statements every. Single. Year.

We crunch the numbers. You craft the narratives.

We give you a complete, valuable insight into the financial state of your literary endeavours.

Now, you can make smart decisions that fuel your creativity and boost your writing career!

Business activity statements

We manage this recurring tax task for you every three months.

We review all your transactions, like editing your manuscript chapters.

We ensure you claim all eligible deductions, maximizing your tax savings.

And we proofread everything to avoid errors, keeping your finances as polished as your final draft.

Tax planning

Wrestling with writer's block? Plotting your next novel? Tax fears looming? Don't let financial stress overshadow your writing.

At Amplify 11, we know tax stress can stifle your creative flow.

We guide you gently year-round. Then, focus intensely near tax time—just like polishing a manuscript.

Say goodbye to last-minute tax panic. Gain year-round financial control and peace of mind.

Because at Amplify 11, we're all about freeing you up to craft your literary masterpiece.

Craft compelling stories and savvy money moves

Business structuring​

The right business structure fuels your artistic vision and financial growth.

This might sound dry until you realise it affects how much of your hard-earned royalties you keep!

AND makes collaborating with editors or managing your publishing team seamless.

You know the writing world moves at breakneck speed. You need to stay adaptable, inspired, and financially savvy.

Fluent in both prose and profits, we're here to align your words and your wallet.

Budgeting and forecasting

Budgeting: Making sure you don’t overspend

Forecasting: Estimating your future expenses

Writing thrives on creativity. Finances need structure. We'll plot your fiscal story with real numbers.

We'll analyse your cash flow to forecast if you can afford a book tour or just new writing software next year.

Business planning

You'd never start a novel without outlining your plot or developing your characters.

That's a recipe for writer's block in no time and having nothing but blank pages to show for it.

Your writing career needs a narrative. We'll help structure your next literary chapter.

We manage the business manuscript, freeing you to craft your literary masterpiece.

Who we do it for

Sole Traders

Businesses

Musicians

Bands

Designers

SMSF Seekers

Writers

Illustrators

Artists

Printers

Copywriters

Photographers

Actors

Directors

Developers

Ready to plug in and amplify your literary career?

If you’re ready to add a team of creative accountants to your literary enterprise so you can Amplify profits and simplify paperwork, contact us now

Accounting and tax sessions with Amplify 11 turns what some may think is a chore into a pleasure.

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