How Estorytellers Helped an Indie Author Streamline Publishing with an LLC

An indie author approached Estorytellers after struggling with messy royalty statements, tax confusion, and disorganized contracts across multiple distributors. They wanted a professional system that treated their publishing like a real business.

Challenge

The author’s existing structure made financial reporting difficult. Their CPA spent excessive hours reconciling mixed personal and publishing expenses, leading to delayed tax filings and confusion about royalty flow.

Solution

Estorytellers worked with the author to implement a clean author-publisher setup. This included:

• Forming an LLC for liability protection and professionalism.

• Opening a separate bank account for royalties and publishing expenses.

• Creating a centralized archive for contracts, ISBNs, and brand assets.

Outcome

The author’s CPA reported smoother, faster tax closes, while royalty payouts were no longer delayed by administrative snags. The new system positioned the author as a serious, compliant publisher and created a solid foundation for scaling their imprint.

Key Takeaway

A well-structured business setup gives indie authors more than compliance—it builds long-term stability. With Estorytellers’ guidance, authors can protect their work, streamline finances, and focus on writing.