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This week’s episode discusses goal setting from a different angle — the fear we sometimes feel when we decide to stop doing something. Change can be scary, and not just new changes we’ve never done before. Stopping or ending a thing we’ve done for a long time can make us fearful or unsettled, too.
Erotic Authors / Freelancers / Guest Contributors / Making Money / Smutlancer Life
by Jupiter Grant · Published December 4, 2019 · Last modified July 23, 2020
The question embedded in my title is as much a reminder to myself as it is a rallying call for fellow creatives. I suspect that viewing rejection as a valuable learning curve only really comes with a lot of time, a heap of success, and a helluva lot of hindsight.
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This month we talk about goal setting, trying to get it all done, and being marketable without compromising who you are.
by Kayla Lords · Published November 25, 2019 · Last modified November 24, 2019
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So close to the end of the year, it seemed appropriate to talk about goal setting. We’re not telling you what to goals to set for yourself or how to choose them. If you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve probably got a million goals you want to achieve already. We’re taking a different approach — this is about how to view your goal setting process and your goals once they’re set. In this episode: How we view goal setting Looking at what we’re already doing — figuring out what to continue and what to stop Long-term planning instead of getting...
Blogging / Erotic Authors / Sex Bloggers/Sex Toy Reviewers
by Kayla Lords · Published November 20, 2019 · Last modified July 23, 2020
In a recent group chat for Smutlancers community members (through Patreon — you do know about our Smutlancers Patreon, right?!?!), we got into a discussion about figuring out your audience. The idea being that once you know who consumes your content, you can create more content geared to them and keep them coming back. I think there are two ways to look at this. Content, Then Audience This, I think, is the path most sex bloggers and those who create very personal content take. It’s less a path and more a happy accident. You write or record what feels right...
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The year is almost over, and if you’re like us, you’re already starting to think about next year. If getting organized and feeling at least a LITTLE less stressed, Molly shares her experiences with the Circle Planner (her planner of choice) AND a giveaway (scroll to the bottom to enter)! Note: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means when you make a purchase, Molly makes a little cash. In this episode: Why Molly uses a planner How she got into the Circle Planner Why she’s sticking with this planner Lessons learned Enter the giveaway (scroll down) Links...
October went by in a total blur. My focus was on health issues more than anything else, and I’m glad that I have some level of dependable income as a smutlancer. As long as I get my contracted worked done, I know approximately how much I’ll get paid. There were a few pleasant surprises — like a higher than normal affiliate payout — but it was a typical month.
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I’m giving you a checklist, a series of things to do to see improvement. Yeah, it’s not my usual style, but I think most of these steps can help you be more productive. And by “productive” I don’t mean hustle-and-grind-it-out. I mean, get the stuff done you want to get done and accomplish the goals you’ve set for yourself.
Making Money / Sex Bloggers/Sex Toy Reviewers / Smutlancer Life
by Kayla Lords · Published November 6, 2019 · Last modified July 23, 2020
Have you received an email or two (or a dozen) with an extremely vague request for a guest blog post on your site — from an unknown person or site? It may or may not mention a backlink. It may or may not mention payment. What is this about? How should you handle it? In a twist that shocks no one, I’ve got thoughts.
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It’s time for the November mailbag episode. Molly and I answer questions on self-publishing, staying anonymous, how we write as much as we do, and more! In this episode: How to develop a consistent writing practice and how to make yourself start How do we write as much as we do? Is Kindle the best way to self publish? Is it feasible to write smut for a short while and then stop? Can someone stay anonymous while writing smut? Links from the episode: List of Blogging Memes Ask the Smutlancer The Smutlancers Community on Patreon Follow The Smutlancer on Instagram,...
