To Authors Only: Can I Charge for This?

[Ellafun]

Dear Lit Authors,

I have submitted a whopping 4 stories onto Literotica. I have corresponded with a few of you, and I appreciate your welcome and encouragement.

Over the past two weeks, I have been inundated with reader requests to engage in online sex. Now, while my sweet, suburban psyche finds that flattering, I really don't have time for this nonsense.

So two thoughts struck me:
1) Is there a way to procure a credit card number and actually engage in these conversations? I could be making a sh*tload of money over here...I CAN actually write pornographically enough to satisfy a "customer"....
(and I am kidding. Although my husband is behind me over here, saying, "No, really...I think it's considered a non-profit.")
2) How much damage to the readership would it cause to write a story about the housewife who did start such a business? I keep envisioning the middle-aged woman, standing at the ironing board in her housecoat and curlers, with the telephone to her ear, saying, "Oh, yeah, baby. Just like that. That's the way I like it."

I am hoping that I am not the only one who gets bizarre IMs in the middle of the night, and that some of you might offer me some useful guidance, or at least share some of your experiences. So far, I have found the "attention" to be amusing, if that offers some insight of my twisted mind. I respectfully ask for your thoughts, although I have to tell you...some of you ladies and gentleman in the authors' hangout are quite intimidating. Please be gentle!

Ella

 

[sr71plt]

How much damage to the readership would it cause to write a story about the housewife who did start such a business?

None, of course. Or is this a trick question?

I too get "let's talk" PMs for the women's names alts I use to post stories here (which I'd like take as affirmation of being able to write from a woman's perspective--although I know it's just the hint of a skirt that is turning them on). I find it quite amusing and often think of setting up a meeting just so I can see the expression on their faces when I show up.

 

[dr_mabeuse]

I think most women authors get propositions. Whether you want to try and profit from that is up to you, but I think that once a 'fan' sees that you're charging money, he'll tend to bolt. But as long as you don't try to advertise your services in your stories or posts, you're free to do it. Lit strictly forbids commercial ads in their stories and posts.

But what you can expect is probably calls during dinner, or when you're getting ready for bed, or when you're already asleep, and calls that are truly disturbing and even frightening. I've known a few women who did phone sex work, and it's no fun. One woman quit when she kept on getting this guy who wanted her to pretend she was 8 years old.

 

[CharleyH]

Dear Lit Authors,

I have submitted a whopping 4 stories onto Literotica. I have corresponded with a few of you, and I appreciate your welcome and encouragement.

Over the past two weeks, I have been inundated with reader requests to engage in online sex. Now, while my sweet, suburban psyche finds that flattering, I really don't have time for this nonsense.

So two thoughts struck me:
1) Is there a way to procure a credit card number and actually engage in these conversations? I could be making a sh*tload of money over here...I CAN actually write pornographically enough to satisfy a "customer"....
(and I am kidding. Although my husband is behind me over here, saying, "No, really...I think it's considered a non-profit.")
2) How much damage to the readership would it cause to write a story about the housewife who did start such a business? I keep envisioning the middle-aged woman, standing at the ironing board in her housecoat and curlers, with the telephone to her ear, saying, "Oh, yeah, baby. Just like that. That's the way I like it."

I am hoping that I am not the only one who gets bizarre IMs in the middle of the night, and that some of you might offer me some useful guidance, or at least share some of your experiences. So far, I have found the "attention" to be amusing, if that offers some insight of my twisted mind. I respectfully ask for your thoughts, although I have to tell you...some of you ladies and gentleman in the authors' hangout are quite intimidating. Please be gentle!

Ella

LOL. You go girl.

 

[sophia jane]

Dear Lit Authors,

I have submitted a whopping 4 stories onto Literotica. I have corresponded with a few of you, and I appreciate your welcome and encouragement.

Over the past two weeks, I have been inundated with reader requests to engage in online sex. Now, while my sweet, suburban psyche finds that flattering, I really don't have time for this nonsense.

So two thoughts struck me:
1) Is there a way to procure a credit card number and actually engage in these conversations? I could be making a sh*tload of money over here...I CAN actually write pornographically enough to satisfy a "customer"....
(and I am kidding. Although my husband is behind me over here, saying, "No, really...I think it's considered a non-profit.")
2) How much damage to the readership would it cause to write a story about the housewife who did start such a business? I keep envisioning the middle-aged woman, standing at the ironing board in her housecoat and curlers, with the telephone to her ear, saying, "Oh, yeah, baby. Just like that. That's the way I like it."

I am hoping that I am not the only one who gets bizarre IMs in the middle of the night, and that some of you might offer me some useful guidance, or at least share some of your experiences. So far, I have found the "attention" to be amusing, if that offers some insight of my twisted mind. I respectfully ask for your thoughts, although I have to tell you...some of you ladies and gentleman in the authors' hangout are quite intimidating. Please be gentle!

Ella

I think your story idea of a housewife in her curlers having phone sex would be a great humor story, and I say write it.

As for the attention, yes it happens a lot, or at least it does when I write. I learned very quickly to disable all of the chatting options in my profile on lit and to never give out my yahoo id to people I didn't know. Random strangers asking for cybersex, while flattering, gets annoying very quickly. I still get solicitations via the email comment function but not as many as I used to. Of course, I haven't written much in years either.

And don't be intimidated. Most of the AH is pretty great, and the rest you should just ignore.

 

[texasace]

Keep it up...

You write some GREAT sexy stories... Ace

 

[Ellafun]

I think your story idea of a housewife in her curlers having phone sex would be a great humor story, and I say write it.

As for the attention, yes it happens a lot, or at least it does when I write. I learned very quickly to disable all of the chatting options in my profile on lit and to never give out my yahoo id to people I didn't know. Random strangers asking for cybersex, while flattering, gets annoying very quickly. I still get solicitations via the email comment function but not as many as I used to. Of course, I haven't written much in years either.

And don't be intimidated. Most of the AH is pretty great, and the rest you should just ignore.

That is good advice...I think I will turn off the chat options. Not that I don't want to meet new and interesting people, but it is ice hockey season, and I keep getting interrupted during the games, as the good dr. mentioned above. Oddly enough, I have other things to do besides chat about what I am wearing. Honestly. And the story is already in the works. Thanks!

 

[michchick98]

Dear Lit Authors,

I have submitted a whopping 4 stories onto Literotica. I have corresponded with a few of you, and I appreciate your welcome and encouragement.

Over the past two weeks, I have been inundated with reader requests to engage in online sex. Now, while my sweet, suburban psyche finds that flattering, I really don't have time for this nonsense.

So two thoughts struck me:
1) Is there a way to procure a credit card number and actually engage in these conversations? I could be making a sh*tload of money over here...I CAN actually write pornographically enough to satisfy a "customer"....
(and I am kidding. Although my husband is behind me over here, saying, "No, really...I think it's considered a non-profit.")
2) How much damage to the readership would it cause to write a story about the housewife who did start such a business? I keep envisioning the middle-aged woman, standing at the ironing board in her housecoat and curlers, with the telephone to her ear, saying, "Oh, yeah, baby. Just like that. That's the way I like it."

I am hoping that I am not the only one who gets bizarre IMs in the middle of the night, and that some of you might offer me some useful guidance, or at least share some of your experiences. So far, I have found the "attention" to be amusing, if that offers some insight of my twisted mind. I respectfully ask for your thoughts, although I have to tell you...some of you ladies and gentleman in the authors' hangout are quite intimidating. Please be gentle!

Ella

You could always reply with: "If I wanted to have sex with a machine, I'd buy a vibrator."

Although, that might get more perverted replies back to you.

 

[sophia jane]

That is good advice...I think I will turn off the chat options. Not that I don't want to meet new and interesting people, but it is ice hockey season, and I keep getting interrupted during the games, as the good dr. mentioned above. Oddly enough, I have other things to do besides chat about what I am wearing. Honestly. And the story is already in the works. Thanks!

Having control over who got my yahoo handle was the key. That said, I don't chat with anyone anymore.

Let us know when you post the story!

*edited this post because immediately after I said I sometimes gave out my yahoo nic if I liked someone in a pm, I got a pm from someone wanting to chat. *rolls eyes*

 

[Ellafun]

Having control over who got my yahoo handle was the key. That said, I don't chat with anyone anymore.

Let us know when you post the story!

*edited this post because immediately after I said I sometimes gave out my yahoo nic if I liked someone in a pm, I got a pm from someone wanting to chat. *rolls eyes*

Sophia,
Would you believe I received a message in response to this thread...the thread where I talked about not wanting to receive requests for "services" on the internet...asking for my "services?" Really? Are ya' listening? lmao!

 

[bronzeage]

Sophia,
Would you believe I received a message in response to this thread...the thread where I talked about not wanting to receive requests for "services" on the internet...asking for my "services?" Really? Are ya' listening? lmao!

It would be easier to set up a paypal account than try to take credit card info over the phone. There would be a lag, but if you built up a regular trade, it wouldn't be a problem.

The current industry standard for phone sex operators is about $45/hr for phone only and $65 for webcam. The phone only job is a much better deal for the operator. If you take international calls, the exchange rate can be a factor.

 

[Ellafun]

It would be easier to set up a paypal account than try to take credit card info over the phone. There would be a lag, but if you built up a regular trade, it wouldn't be a problem.

The current industry standard for phone sex operators is about $45/hr for phone only and $65 for webcam. The phone only job is a much better deal for the operator. If you take international calls, the exchange rate can be a factor.

I kinda love that you know this information. I'm impressed. Yet, I suddenly feel so naive and innocent. *cough, cough!*

 

[glynndah]

I kinda love that you know this information. I'm impressed. Yet, I suddenly feel so naive and innocent. *cough, cough!*

He does have that effect on women.

 

[texasace]

You could do it...

Sophia,
Would you believe I received a message in response to this thread...the thread where I talked about not wanting to receive requests for "services" on the internet...asking for my "services?" Really? Are ya' listening? lmao!

Hi, Ella...I have a cyber girl... an IT in the UK, and she has done this in her spare time. She said that she workd for a company that does the billing, and then pays her each week by the "talk minute". At one time she was thinking about leaving her job as an IT and start her own company. I don't know if she did or not.

I'll see if I can get a little more info. Ace

 

[sophia jane]

Sophia,
Would you believe I received a message in response to this thread...the thread where I talked about not wanting to receive requests for "services" on the internet...asking for my "services?" Really? Are ya' listening? lmao!

I totally believe it. Which is sad!