Do you get turned on writing your stories?

[Swilly]

Maybe the better question is, can you write a story that doesn't turn you on, and make it believable and exciting to others? It seems many authors stick to a category or two. What about going out of your comfort zone?

Obviously, there are a lot of things out here that turn people on. What about something that doesn't turn you on? Can you write that? I've written stories around the edges, but I somehow use my own experiences to write the sex scenes. They end up being stories within a story in a way.

Now that could be an interesting contest. Write a story others would think is hot on a topic that you don't. Or better yet, on something that is a bit of a turnoff for you. Could you do it?

 

[sr71plt]

Maybe the better question is, can you write a story that doesn't turn you on, and make it believable and exciting to others?

Yes, if you're writing something nonerotic for the mainstream. But yes to erotica too. I try to cover a very broad base. I write a fetish or two that doesn't turn me on at all, although I want it to hit the spot with those having that fetish (and the responses indicate it can happen).

 

[Acktion]

Hmm. I can honestly say that I have written some things that didn't turn me on at all. Whether I did it believably or not and managed to excite others, I really couldn't say. (Although the feedback I've gotten has been mostly encouraging.) Pretty much, I figure I did the best I could at the time and will hopefully do a little better the next time.

I lost my mind and decided that I was going to join the Survivor contest as this is the last year for it and it was something I had been wanting to do since I first thought about joining Literotica.com (years before I actually did, much less submitting). My personal goal for the contest is to reach the level cap in all categories without using any immunity. However, the first step towards that goal is to get one into each category. And, frankly, some of the categories make me want to take a loooong shower just thinking about them.

I try not to judge and don't think I do really. But, there are some things that just really, really turn me personally off, even if I can accept and even like a person that likes such. Will I be able to get one submission in that category, much less the three I am going for? AND do it in such a way that no one reading it would ever guess that I had to actually stop and puke a couple of times when my mind got too far into it? I hope so. But, the only way to find out is to write it, submit it, and be damned.

 

[YDB95]

If it doesn't turn me on, I don't post it here. What's the point?

 

[MrFoxwood]

If I'm honest the style I write in doesn't turn me on like *that*, I mean it gets me in the mood but rarely inspires a towering column of lust, but then that's not really what I'm aiming for when I start writing. Nor is it what I like about the stories I like most here. If my stories do that for other people then it's good, but I would be moderately surprised.

 

[Hypoxia]

If it doesn't turn me on, I don't post it here. What's the point?

Good point.

Of course, turn-ons vary. I'm turned on by fast Nifty Fifties (camera lenses like my Pentax K50/1.2, Asahi Super-Takumar 50/1.4, and Tomioka 55/1.4) and by Mata Ortiz pottery -- but those aren't sexual turn-ons. No, I've never tried to fuck pottery -- except maybe that Zuni dildo...

Some of my stories have scenes that, to me, ARE sexual turn-ons. Yeah, think of those scenes and rub one out, oooohhh... Others turn-on other parts of me, giving me feelings of gleeful revenge or snide humor or just evil cleverness.

I don't find tragic death a turn-on, but when such a story element manipulates readers into giving me faves and raves, that *IS* a turn-on. Positive audience reactions are stimulating. That's a big reason people perform.

Ah, now I think I'll re-read the section in The Book of Ruth: Before Ruth where the sister has her brother tied to a bed and is torturing him with a big fluffy feather. Yeah, that's a turn-on, oooohhh...

 

[Swilly]

If it doesn't turn me on, I don't post it here. What's the point?

For the writing challenge? Could you write about something that is a turn off and turn other people on in the process? I've nudged around it before, but haven't hit it head on. I may try one day just to see what happens.

Of course, perhaps I'd want to use an alt for that. I go back and forth on it, because if someone I know finds me here, I don't necessarily want them thinking certain things move me that really don't.

 

[lovecraft68]

Oddly enough what turns me on is the build up. The seduction leading to the sex. I find I am more aroused as the characters inch closer to crossing the line. Once I'm there that stay with me through the sex, but its the lead in that seems to get me going more

Its like writing foreplay.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Maybe the better question is, can you write a story that doesn't turn you on, and make it believable and exciting to others? It seems many authors stick to a category or two. What about going out of your comfort zone?

Obviously, there are a lot of things out here that turn people on. What about something that doesn't turn you on? Can you write that? I've written stories around the edges, but I somehow use my own experiences to write the sex scenes. They end up being stories within a story in a way.

Now that could be an interesting contest. Write a story others would think is hot on a topic that you don't. Or better yet, on something that is a bit of a turnoff for you. Could you do it?

Define "Turned-on".

I write non-erotic stories...they don't turn me on in a sexual sense, but I do enjoy writing them.

 

[LockedDarius]

This is actually a problem I tend to run into. I write for a while, become turned on, take care of that, and then I don't have the sexual energy to continue with the story. That's why it's such a slow process for me.

 

[Swilly]

Yes to the seduction, especially if it pushes someone to cross a bridge they might not have wanted to cross.

 

[MrFoxwood]

Oddly enough what turns me on is the build up. The seduction leading to the sex. I find I am more aroused as the characters inch closer to crossing the line. Once I'm there that stay with me through the sex, but its the lead in that seems to get me going more

Its like writing foreplay.

Exactly. I was working on a story which got to 13 chapters with only the briefest of touches between the two characters, the tension inching higher and higher for so long was much more of a turn-on than if they'd just fucked each other on page 1.

Not only is such a build up more entertaining but in some cases it's essential for believability: I've read enough incest stories where the characters fuck each other simply because one happened to walk in on the other in the shower, which is obviously ridiculous and kills the story for me.

 

[lovecraft68]

Exactly. I was working on a story which got to 13 chapters with only the briefest of touches between the two characters, the tension inching higher and higher for so long was much more of a turn-on than if they'd just fucked each other on page 1.

Not only is such a build up more entertaining but in some cases it's essential for believability: I've read enough incest stories where the characters fuck each other simply because one happened to walk in on the other in the shower, which is obviously ridiculous and kills the story for me.

I totally agree on the incest point. Of all categories on lit, incest is the one that should have some type of build up/explanation to justify crossing that line.

If you get a chance you might want to check out my incest stories. Except for the deliberately over the top "Sharing mom with dad" all my taboo stories have a back story to them.

 

[StrangeLife]

Not really, no.

To me the writing process is more about having fun with overcoming a challenge rather than getting my rocks off.

But when I read stories I'm frequently... carnally inspired...

 

[simonlilith]

This is actually a problem I tend to run into. I write for a while, become turned on, take care of that, and then I don't have the sexual energy to continue with the story. That's why it's such a slow process for me.

Darius, I know exactly what you mean - which is why I've made a deal with myself that I don't "take care of that" until the piece is done

 

[MeredithEighty8]

I've only written a few, but I just re-read the first one I wrote, and boy was it tame compared to the last one. I don't remember being as sexually aroused and involved with the writing of the first one as I was with the subsequent stories.

I think being turned on by what you are writing is a defnite plus as long as you can stay focused on your writing and not succumb (to often) to the sexual tension or the desire to release that tension in the midst of your writing

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Not really, no.

To me the writing process is more about having fun with overcoming a challenge rather than getting my rocks off.

But when I read stories I'm frequently... carnally inspired...

Who said anything about getting your rocks off? Do the stories I write arouse me? Of course. Do I stop writing to get my rocks off? No. At least not right away. I usually wait until bedtime. Then turn to the wife and...

Well what we do is none of anyone's business.

 

[JKendallDane]

Of course I get aroused when working on a story. I consider that the first feedback it will receive.

Or another way to look at it: It's the muse screaming: "Yeah! That's it! Keep those fingers occupied on the keyboard and you can use them elsewhere when the story is done."

 

[oggbashan]

... Write a story others would think is hot on a topic that you don't. Or better yet, on something that is a bit of a turnoff for you. Could you do it?

Been there, done that, many times. I write fetish stories for fetishes that don't interest me at all.

But as I keep saying, I'm stuck on one fetish. I would say that it is obscure, but there are several Yahoo Adult Groups on it with tens of thousands of members.

What is the fetish?

South Indian Women's sweaty (and hairy) armpits.

I have started two stories on that fetish but I have been unable to complete them to my satisfaction.

One day I will.

 

[Edward Teach]

The initial idea usually turns me on, or something turns me on and I put it into a story. But once I get into the writing, the nuts and bolts, the planning, the plot changes, the character changes, I'm seldom turned on any longer. And...I end up with about a truck load of unfinished stories.

 

[lovecraft68]

Been there, done that, many times. I write fetish stories for fetishes that don't interest me at all.

But as I keep saying, I'm stuck on one fetish. I would say that it is obscure, but there are several Yahoo Adult Groups on it with tens of thousands of members.

What is the fetish?

South Indian Women's sweaty (and hairy) armpits.

I have started two stories on that fetish but I have been unable to complete them to my satisfaction.

One day I will.

I have heard of the hairy sweaty armpit thing, but why South Indian? You like the skin tone?

 

[oggbashan]

I have heard of the hairy sweaty armpit thing, but why South Indian? You like the skin tone?

Not my choice, but apparently South Indian hairy and sweaty armpits are the most popular. If I knew why, that might help me write the story.

I see it as a serious challenge. Can I write a story that will be appreciated by those who like that particular fetish?

I have been successful with stories about other fetishes I don't share, but that one has eluded me - so far.

 

[HeyAll]

can you write a story that doesn't turn you on, and make it believable and exciting to others? It seems many authors stick to a category or two. What about going out of your comfort zone?

Sure. Sex is sex. A story is a story.

Some movie makers and musicians have been openly critical of their work, and other people have LOVED it.

Sometimes I'll write a story which I think is just okay, but it gets a big reaction. Other times I'll write a story which I love, and it gets little reaction.

It just goes to show that a writer's opinion of his/her own work doesn't mean much.

Do you get turned on writing your stories?

I don't get super aroused reading my own stuff, if that's what you mean.

But sometimes I think "wow, that's great. I did a good job with this."

It's like being the director of a movie. You can appreciate your work, but you were there from the start, you've seen everything a bunch of times, and there's aren't any surprises because you already know everything.

 

[johneb87]

I try to, it definitely helps me be more creative with the sex scenes.

 

[desertslave]

I get happy quivers at the very least. If I don't, I figure I'm doing something wrong. I'm not particularly interested in writing for the sake of some challenge, I just want to share stories that I think will give other readers pleasure. I believe in the old adage of "write what you know."