The Smutlancers

Author: Kayla Lords

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Smutlancer Life

How to Work More Efficiently and Get More Done

The inspiration for this post comes from Chelsea Hamlet, a member of the Smutlancers Community. I realized my answer to a question she asked could be a blog post on its own, and here we are. If you feel like you work fairly slowly, and you wonder how you can possibly take on another client or another job to make more money, this is for you. They’re productivity tips, but not the “you’re not doing enough, here’s how to hustle and grind it out” tips. This is for the people who think, “I need to make enough money to pay...

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Episodes / Freelancers

Tips for Working with Editors of Other Websites

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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).

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Guest Contributors

Using Photo Sites to Grow Your Audience

As a nude model and a photographer of male nudity, I have always found it challenging to find web sites where I can share my photography and promote my blog. If you take into account how much nudity you can find online, you may find it hard to believe that there is a problem at all. The problem is not finding a venue to share nude photography. The problem is finding the right venue that attracts the right type of people back to your blog. There is no lack of porn and porn sites, but you should probably find better...

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Episodes

Smutlancers Q&A: April 2020 Mailbag

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Every month, Molly and I answer questions from our fellow smutlancers. We don’t think we have all the answers, but we’re happy to share what we’ve figured out (often the hard way). In this episode: Writing smut when your libido is low Reading and commenting on other blog posts Using the “extra” time to grow our blog and the community Links from the episode: 30 Day Orgasm Fun (2020 edition) from Tabitha Rayne Building Your Audience Through Comments and Conversation (blog post) Why Community Matters (podcast episode 7) The Smutlancers Community on Patreon Follow The Smutlancer on Instagram, Twitter, and...

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Smutlancing in a Pandemic

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It didn’t feel right coming back from a brief break on the podcast and NOT discussing the state of the world, at least from the perspective of how we’re handling things. Pardon the ramble, but we wanted to talk about these things so we can firmly move on from the topic (while also acknowledging the reality of how pandemics impact our smutlancer lives) in future episodes.

March 2020 Smutlancer Income Report 0

Income Report

Smutlancer Monthly Income Report: March 2020

Before anyone asks what, if any, impact coronavirus has had on my smutlancer income, all I can say is, “I don’t know.” Why? Because these income reports are always a snapshot of the past. March income reflects work from February, before lockdowns, shutdowns, and serious self isolation really began. I just sent out invoices for March which you’ll see in early April, and so far that hasn’t changed much either. The real test will come in the next few weeks or so as brands begin to make decisions about future work they want done. Right now, I’m appreciating today, planning...

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Smutlancer Life

Tips for Working From Home While Dealing with Anxiety

I don’t know how to start this post other than by saying that COVID-19 has, clearly and obviously, impacted us all, and I’m not sure what (if anything) a site like this can do to help OR to be a place for distraction. That being said, I’ve noticed several conversations on Twitter from people who are dealing with their anxiety (rightly felt in the midst of a pandemic) and working from home either for the first time or as usual. I don’t have all the answers. I’m one person with diagnosed generalized anxiety, and my coping mechanisms were formed outside...

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Growing on Patreon

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It can be a struggle to find the sweet spot of enough patrons to make a difference in your income while also offering the right benefits/perks to entice people to pledge. I don’t have all the answers, but in this episode, I share what I’ve learned over the years about using Patreon. 

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Income Report

Smutlancer Monthly Income Report: February 2020

Where the hell did February go? It was a whirlwind. On one hand, I took on extra work, made more money, and invested in the business. On the other hand, I lost sleep, stressed out, and felt like the world was moving much too fast. So far March is calmer — not because I have less work, but because I am adjusting my schedule and giving myself much needed breaks. Here’s what February looked like in terms of income and expenses. February 2020 Income February income is primarily based on work completed in January. I bill clients on the last...