Why I Hate Strict Word Counts for Written Content
I hate writing for a specific word count. More than 300, less than 1000, 835 and not one word more. UGH. And yet, I do it. I even base content pricing on the word...
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Don’t Be a Stats Whore (All the Time)
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A lot of us obsess over our stats and want the numbers to be better than they are. In this week’s podcast episode, Molly and Michael talk about using your stats in a way that actually helps you — including what tools to use and how to get the most from the information your stats provide.
Smutlancer Monthly Income Report: September 2019
In an effort to raise my income in one area, other areas may dip, and I think this is a sign of that, too. The smutlancer financial life is one of flux and flow, as these numbers prove.
Give Yourself Time to Accomplish Your Goals
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Depending on who you listen to, it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill or it takes ten years to find “success”depending on how you define it. Whether either are true or not, both...
October 2019 Mailbag
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In this month’s mailbag episode, we answer several questions AND respond to comments. There’s even a Molly rant towards the end. We’re talking about copyright, trademarks, self hosting, publishing erotic books, and pitching yourself for the smutlancer job you want.
7 Ways I Use Canva Every Day as a Smutlancer
If you’re a writer (smutty or otherwise) you might think you never have to worry about images or graphics. You work with words — writing for clients, running your sex blog, and publishing your erotic writing. But if you’re like me, you might bemoan the fact that you have zero graphics skills. That’s why I love, love, love Canva — I use it so much I pay for Canva Pro.
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
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Spoiler alert: Both Molly and I have some level of imposter syndrome, and even though we both know better, it still gets to us more often than we’d like. We’re talking about our experiences with it, our tips for dealing with it, and most importantly, forgiving yourself when you realize you let it get to you.
4 Common Financial Disclosures You Need to Make in Your Content
I get a lot of questions from sex bloggers and adult content creators about when and how to do financial disclosures. When to disclose, how to do it, what exactly to say/write. Below are...
Show Me the Money: Sponsored Content and Advertising
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One big way that many smutlancers make a little (or a lot of) cash is through sponsored content and ads. We talk about it a LOT around here, and this week, Molly Moore and Michael Knight are sharing their perspectives from a technical and ethical perspective.
Smutlancer Monthly Income Report: August 2019
In terms of income, August is a good month — right in the average for what I’ve been earning in the past 12 months. But I’ve also had to face realities in my personal spending. Earning more money doesn’t mean you know how to spend it wisely or make sound financial decisions.
