The Smutlancers Podcast


The Smutlancers podcast is a weekly show hosted by Kayla Lords and Molly Moore discussing our experiences as smutlancers trying to reach our goals, find success, and build the career, life, and website of our dreams. We share our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, tips, tricks, and how-tos each week!

Below, you’ll find the audio and show notes pages for every episode of the podcast.

episode 97 of the Smutlancer podcast hosted by Molly Moore discussing website traffic

Traffic Ups and Downs

Looking at your website stats recently and feeling bummed that traffic is down? That dip might have nothing to do with your site or your content. In this episode, Molly discusses seasonal traffic spikes and dips and also how traffic flow can change due to things that are completely out of your control.

episode 96 of the Smutlancers podcast hosted by Kayla Lords and Molly Moore

A Professional to the End

Basically, I became very anxious about telling a client I could no longer work with them, overprepared, lost sleep, and made the “perfect” plan. I forgot that a plan means nothing if the other person decides to react differently than you expect them to. Ultimately, my goal in this situation was to be a professional until the very end.

episode 94 of the Smutlancers podcast hosted by Kayla Lords and Molly Moore

On Starting and Stopping Projects

I haven’t met a smutlancer yet that wasn’t filled with ideas — and doubts about how to execute them. After last week’s episode, Molly and I sat down to discuss how we approach starting new things AND deciding when to stop ongoing projects. Tl, dr: It’s complicated.

episode 93 of the Smutlancers podcast hosted by Kayla Lords and Molly Moore

No One Can Decide the Right Path For You

In this episode, I let it get weird and share some of my own thoughts on making shifts, changing paths, and deciding which direction to follow. I share not because I have answers but to show that it’s a messy process.

episode 92 of the Smutlancers podcast hosted by Molly Moore

What Camera Should I Use?

Taking sexy pictures for your website or to sell access to? You might wonder what kind of camera you should use to get started or to take great pictures. In this week’s episode, Molly walks you through what you should use and how to use it best.

episode 91 of the Smutlancers podcast hosted by Kayla Lords and Molly Moore

Smutlancers Q&A: May 2020 Mailbag

This month, we answered several questions in a rapid-fire style because they were GREAT questions! Also, we answer a question on the decision to self-publish your erotica or go the more traditional route as an erotica author.

episode 89 of the Smutlancers podcast hosted this week by Molly Moore

What is Time Anymore?

In this week’s podcast episode, Molly talks about figuring out how to find a routine that works for you, regardless of what the clock says, and feeling like you’ve accomplished something even as your never-ending to-do list waits for you.

episode 88 of the smutlancer podcast discusses tips for working with editors of online publications

Tips for Working with Editors of Other Websites

Not every smutlancer pitches their ideas to other websites, but many do. If you’re a writer, it’s likely that you’ve done it or considered it. In this episode, I’m speaking specifically about writing non-fiction. Sites that publish fiction have slightly different expectations and requirements (although some of these tips are universal).