Going Self Employed As A Writer

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shedboy94 wrote: »

If your income increases each year, why don't you overestimate your income to prevent an o/p?

Because I don't know how much to overestimate by, and there have been a few years (albeit not many) when my income stayed the same.
I do estimate my income based on a projection of growth - not just what I earned the previous year, but it's just not possible for me to be accurate.

My timetable is now at full capacity, so I am unlikely now to earn more than I currently do unless I get a 3rd job (possible, but not definite), and when I do I will sort out my 'change of circumstance' to try to keep my claim as close as possible to my actual earnings.

Truegho

This is, I suppose, the problem with going self-employed as a writer: a fluctuating income.

orangeslimes wrote: »

I know someone who is a self employed writer claiming working tax credits. They don't check up on her, but I think it is a bit difficult because her income fluctuates from month to month.
The job centre did provide her with support at the beginning. Sent her on courses, and she had access to a free office for a while.

Edit: She does bring in significantly less than minimum wage though, so I would be worried about her under this new system.