The Smutlancer Income Report for January 2019 is ready to view. Income was down slightly, as were expenses, but you’ll hear no complaints from me. 2018 ended up being my best year ever, and I can’t wait to find out what happens in 2019.
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No matter what kind of smutlancer you are, you’re a creative person. Inspiration is a part of creativity, but you shouldn’t rely on it to build your business. Here’s what you can do instead of waiting around for inspiration to strike.
Ask the Smutlancer / Blogging / Erotic Authors / Making Money / Sex Bloggers/Sex Toy Reviewers / Smutlancer Life
by Kayla Lords · Published February 4, 2019 · Last modified July 23, 2020
A big thanks to Quinn Rhodes for her suggestion for a rapid-fire round of Ask the Smutlancer questions. If these are questions that have occurred to you, hopefully they’ll help you move forward. What do you do if your blog views drop dramatically? And, the follow up question, how do you keep from getting discouraged? The first thing is to look at your stats (either with Google Analytics or whatever plugin you use, like Jetpack). Where have the views dropped? Is it views from social media or views from search? Has every referral source dropped or just a few big...
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When you’re first starting out, it’s hard to imagine a time when you’ll get the opportunity to say yes to something or that there will ever be a time when you’ll choose to say no. But both will happen, eventually. There is no single perfect way to know which is the right answer, but there are things to consider when you’re weighing your decisions. For the record, I’ve said yes to things because I didn’t have the privilege of saying no to them. Declining an offer of work for money can, at times, be an absolute privilege. I’ve also benefited...
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In order to learn new things and get ahead, sometimes we have to ask — for help, time, and/or money. And the longer you put content out into the world, the more likely you are to get asked for something — help, time, and/or money. There’s an art to asking and being asked..
Welcome to Elust #114! The only place where the smartest and hottest sex bloggers are featured under one roof every month. Whether you’re looking for sex journalism, erotic writing, relationship advice or kinky discussions it’ll be here at Elust.
Episodes / Freelancers / Sex Bloggers/Sex Toy Reviewers
by Kayla Lords · Published January 16, 2019 · Last modified July 23, 2020
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In episode 44 we dive into the topic of setting your rates, as a sex blogger or a freelancer working with clients. There is no universal or even minimal rate to charge. It takes thought and planning to figure out your rates.
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed is a part of building a dream, no matter if you’re a full-time freelancer or a sex blogger who wants to build an audience. Here are some ideas for how to deal with it so you can get back to work and make your dreams a reality.
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In episode 43 of the Smutlancer Podcast, let’s talk about all those goals we set for 2019 and the ones we’re still working on. Being intentional with our time and effort, focusing on the task, and being patient will help us all achieving our smutlancing goals.
Yes, we’re in a new year, but finances don’t always follow calendars. Which is why we’re still talking about December 2018 in terms of income. December was the best financial month of my entire life, and I still haven’t wrapped my head around it yet. Will it continue through 2019? That’s the goal, of course, but let’s deal with the here and now. December 2018 Income My December income is primarily based on work completed in November. I bill clients on the last day of every month, and they have 10 days to pay. Affiliate sales tend to pay quarterly,...
