Category: Income Report

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.

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.

The summer has been a time of unplanned rest (but much needed) and navigating new financial realities in my personal life (like insurance premiums that doubled and rent that’s 50% higher than a mortgage). Business has picked up in the last few weeks — from existing and new clients — so I’ll be curious to see what happens in the fall. For now, here’s what July’s income looked like.

Not my lowest month ever, but definitely the lowest income for 2019 — but I also got a much needed break from the high pace of deadlines and projects, too. The smutlancer/freelancer life can be a wild ride sometimes.

May 2019 is down from April, but still a great month. Income and expenses were up but sometimes you have to spend money to make money.

April was the most relaxing month I’ve had all year. I began 2019 with big projects and then moved right into focusing on Eroticon. After getting back from London, John Brownstone and I turned...

I’m honestly not sure where March went, other than seven glorious days of being in London for Eroticon. I haven’t peeked at the credit card statement yet to see just how bad it was....