A question, not technically an idea I know, but...

[adamzapple]

Here's a question, and yes, I know it's not a story idea and this is the story idea thread, but bear with me, it's all related, kind of...

Why do you write dirty stories? Anybody? Just out of interest? What's the attraction for you personally? Is it a way to live out your fantasies, does it turn you on, do you want to turn on other people, escapism, what???

Because writing isn't easy, at least, I don't think it is. I struggle with it and I have to work at it. It can take a day or a week or longer to write a half decent, (or IN-decent), story; that's a lot of time and effort. A lot of thought required. And what do you get out of it? What's the payback? A sense of satisfaction? Anybody?

For me, I've always liked to write, and like I've said elsewhere on here, I have a permanently dirty mind. But if I sit down and ask myself seriously why I write this stuff I'm not even sure I know the answer. Because I like to think I can? I don't know.

It turns me on to some degree, being dirty with words, like mentally playing with myself, so that's part of it. Words are powerful. You throw in your imagination and start making dirty mind-pictures and the fun starts. You can indulge yourself and explore every dirty little thought you've ever had, every wild, stray, sexy, obscene and unlikely fantasy that ever caught your imagination... But why go to the trouble of setting it all down in words? Why invest all the time and effort involved? Self-indulgence? I still don't know.

Part of it is because it's addictive, I think. It's like sex; you don't get bored with it, you just want to do it again, and again, and again, infinity. If you get off on writing one story, you get off again by writing another...

I won't go on, you get the idea. Why do YOU write dirty stories?

(Spurt and squirt your thoughts below, it might be interesting.. maybe.)

 

[GuyWithNeeds]

Hello, I'm new to being an actual writer here. I've got a story pending with about 3 more in mind yet to be written. Usually I'd just go through the stories and read one after the other in the early morning while my wife was asleep.
I've always enjoyed writing, even when it wasn't dirty. Being able to paint an elaborate picture for somebody with words is great, but the best part is when they not only SEE what your talking about but when you make it hit so close to home that they FEEL it. It's a great feeling. When I find stories that do this for me, it's like magic. I don't even realize I'm reading anymore and instead it is like it is me who is day dreaming and the writer is just an omnipresent figure directing my imagination. I want to do this for people and I feel that my unique understanding of the human psyche grants me the ability to give the reader a deeper connection to the story.
Well then the question changes to "why do you write THESE kinds of stories" doesn't it? I write these kinds of stories because I don't think I could actually put myself in many of the situations that make up my fantasies. I would screw it up in real life because people pay more attention to body language and I haven't yet mastered my own presence when it comes to persuasion and conversation. My body betrays my real personality as I am a larger guy with certain features that make me look intimidating to others. I kind of laugh out loud sometimes because I kind of remind myself of a more realistic "Beast" from the X men. If I had the type of body that made others feel at ease or feel as if they could trust me by instinct, I'd probably be alot further than I am now.

 

[adamzapple]

Hey there, good post, and thanks for replying, I thought this was going to dive bomb out of existence.

It's one of the best things in the world when the story comes alive the way you mentioned, when you can see and relate clearly to what the author is depicting. It's like a mental click, and you're there, absorbed, engrossed. It's kind of magical, I think.

Sometimes, but sadly very, very rarely, I'll write something for myself and briefly feel that same magical click as the words actually convey what I had in mind. It's good when it happens but unfortunately it doesn't happen nearly as often as I'd like. Still, it's something to work towards.

Put a link up for your story when it's accepted. I'd like to read it.

 

[GuyWithNeeds]

I surely will.

 

[sr71plt]

I started writing them while writing the scene in a mainstream detective novel that got out of hand and got dirty. My first reaction was to start erasing (which I did for that novel), but then I thought, why can't a scene go its natural route? I'd already been thinking that porn videos were lame; what I wanted to see was a Grade A movie that just included the explicit parts. From there, since I write, it wasn't much of a stretch to start thinking mainstream stories that just didn't stop when the scene started getting dirty.

 

[Grimfalcon]

Interesting question if you really stop to look at it.

I’ve always enjoyed reading, even as a kid, and was into a whole slew of different RPG games, i.e: Dungeons and Dragons, Battle Tech, Rifts, Traveler, MERPs, Twilight 2000; you name it and I’ve probably played it or t least seen it played.
Gaming kind of gave me the background to develop story ideas, multi-dimensional plot lines and characters fairly easily. The writing just fell into place after I got into the BDSM lifestyle about six years ago.

So why do I like to write erotica? Because I’m a freak, duh. No, seriously, I’ve found the average erotica stories rather bland and predictable from my perspective; you can only read about so much sex, with a transparent plot to move it along, until it gets old and monotonous. Pretty sad when you figure I’m talking about actual published work by notable authors in the industry.
I guess I’m trying to bring my own taste in reading (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Military Fiction with twisting, unexpected action based plot lines to the world of erotica to help fill a void as I see it.
The royalty checks every quarter don’t hurt either.

 

[adamzapple]

I started writing them while writing the scene in a mainstream detective novel that got out of hand and got dirty. My first reaction was to start erasing (which I did for that novel), but then I thought, why can't a scene go its natural route? I'd already been thinking that porn videos were lame; what I wanted to see was a Grade A movie that just included the explicit parts. From there, since I write, it wasn't much of a stretch to start thinking mainstream stories that just didn't stop when the scene started getting dirty.

ALL of my story ideas seem to want to go in that direction these days. Probably says something about the way my mind works. Thanks for posting, appreciate it.

 

[adamzapple]

Interesting question if yuo really stop to look at it.

I’ve always enjoyed reading, even as a kid, and was into a whole slew of different RPG games, i.e: Dungeons and Dragons, Battle Tech, Rifts, Traveler, MERPs, Twilight 2000; you name it and I’ve probably played it or t least seen it played.
Gaming kind of gave me the background to develop story ideas, multi-dimensional plot lines and characters fairly easily. The writing just fell into place after I got into the BDSM lifestyle about six years ago.

So why do I like to write erotica? Because I’m a freak, duh. No, seriously, I’ve found the average erotica stories rather bland and predictable from my perspective; you can only read about so much sex, with a transparent plot to move it along, until it gets old and monotonous. Pretty sad when you figure I’m talking about actual published work by notable authors in the industry.
I guess I’m trying to bring my own taste in reading (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Military Fiction with twisting, unexpected action based plot lines to the world of erotica to help fill a void as I see it.
The royalty checks every quarter don’t hurt either.

I'm guessing quite a lot of people are drawn to it because the stories available don't quite hit the right spot.

I read somewhere that one of the main reasons people take up any kind of writing is when they read something so bad it occurs to them that they could probably do it better.

Thanks for posting.

 

[LindsayRae]

Why do you write dirty stories? Anybody? Just out of interest? What's the attraction for you personally? Is it a way to live out your fantasies, does it turn you on, do you want to turn on other people, escapism, what???

I've been writing, creatively, since I was seven. No, not erotica. No need for any F.....O trolling or anything. lol However, even at that age I had a "gift" for story telling and offered a surprise ending in a simple little tale I wrote for my school's Young Authors program.

Fast forward some to when I was working on a horror story. (Think Basic Instinct meets The Craft, but before either movie came out!) It was about a young lady who thought/wished she was a witch, as in an occultistic take on Witchcraft more so than the religion Wicca.

I had only one sex scene in it, and as the lady was climaxing she ran a ritual dagger into her lover's eye socket in a fashion similar to BI's ice pick stabbing. The scene was well received by readers, though.

Fast forward more... Around Christmastime 1999 I discovered Literotica and started reading some of the stories offered here. Hopefully I won't sound too much like a bitch or snob, but they pretty much sucked ass back then. I registered in early 2000 and began embarking upon my own writings.

Anyway, I enjoy writing erotica. As I've mentioned in a different thread, 2005-2007 was my busiest point here with over twenty submissions. I wouldn't go as far as to say that my (or anyone else's) writings has gotten me horny though.

 

[DarkBee]

Here's a question, and yes, I know it's not a story idea and this is the story idea thread, but bear with me, it's all related, kind of...

Why do you write dirty stories? Anybody? Just out of interest? What's the attraction for you personally? Is it a way to live out your fantasies, does it turn you on, do you want to turn on other people, escapism, what???

When I still wrote stories (3 years ago...) it was to channel all the fetishes and built-up sexual energy I had in me, so a lot of my stories feature several fetishes of mine (lesbians, incest, watersports/scat, fisting, latex/uniforms, etc.).
Since I have full time access to internet, I don't need to go far to look for practically everything I could ever ask for, so there's no need to vent it, therefor I stopped writing.

 

[adamzapple]

I wouldn't go as far as to say that my (or anyone else's) writings has gotten me horny though.

Really?? Not ever?? Sooo what did/do you get from reading or writing erotica? Cerebral pleasure? Or shouldn't I ask?

I started writing young as well, then I was seduced by the dubious attractions of writing smut, and here I am, still, uh, hard at it.

 

[adamzapple]

Since I have full time access to internet, I don't need to go far to look for practically everything I could ever ask for, so there's no need to vent it, therefor I stopped writing.

I don't think I could stop. I mean, I've tried, but I keep coming back to it. I'm addicted. But for me it's as much about writing, working with words and seeing what you can do with them, as much as it is about exploring my own fantasies.

Also, I just like being dirty.

 

[sunandshadow]

I think the urge to write is basically daydreaming. I've got this corner of my brain that tells itself fragments of stories, and I've tried to train it to talk about things I enjoy instead of things that are frightening or depressing or infuriating. Top of the list of pleasant subjects for me to imagine is romance. Imagining romance makes me horny, so then my imagination naturally goes in the direction of sex.

I don't succeed at the actual writing part much though. I just don't seem to have the right instincts for the whole 'linear dramatic structure' thing. I'm pretty terrible at live storytelling for the same reason.

 

[sereneone4u]

For pleasure--other people's, my own

creative outlet

 

[Overlydriven]

Hi, I am Driven, I am a closet writer, the things I write are for a person or people specifically, and only as I am struck. I write because I am inspired, which given the context seems kind of ridiculous I know; however, if you vied the stories and the relationships as less being about lust sex or something obscene or dirty (not always possible I know) but view them more about the relationship with the individual in the story, the expression of inherent humanity present in it, or the way to express a creative idea. I mean seems to me like the reasons to write erotic fiction as writing any fiction is a varied as the day is long and as numerous as the stars in the heavens. In a conversation the other day I explained that the words have value, and I believe it, if only because the person who writes them invests in the time it takes to write them. My ideas on love, romance, sex, and relationships are mine. I forged them over my life, gained them through experience, and decide to live according to them daily, damn the consequences. So when I write it is the expression in some way of a part of who I am, of how my mind works; be that good or bad, cause sometimes its not good.

 

[LindsayRae]

Really?? Not ever?? Sooo what did/do you get from reading or writing erotica? Cerebral pleasure? Or shouldn't I ask?

I suppose a cerebral pleasure is the only "pleasure" I receive. I love reading. Always have. I've never orgasmed from reading though. (Not even erotica.) And, no, I do not become aroused when I write. But I love writing. I love sharing a part of myself and my mind with others.

 

[JRaven]

Wow.
I write because it gives life to my fantasies and naughty thoughts. It's that one step between having a hooker fantasy and fucking whoever has the money. It's a lot safer, too. Trust me.

I post stories to share those naughty thoughts. It's exhibitionism. Getting good comments on those stories strokes the ego. No different than when someone pays a complement to a nude photo I've posted.
Exhibitionism and an ego boost all rolled into one.

I do get aroused when I write. After all, it's my fantasy coming to life. I wrote one scene in a story not yet posted (maybe never) that took me six months to write. I spent most of that time either using my fingers or flat on my back with my vibe. Like Lindsay, I've never had an orgasm while reading or writing for that matter. But it does turn me on.
Jenny

 

[Carnevil9]

I write erotica because I'm the only one who knows EXACTLY what kind of stories I want to read! I write them, then later, when I've forgotten most of the details, I have the pleasure of reading something custom made just for me. If other people enjoy them too, that's great, and I do get a nice warm fuzzy from feedback (positive or negative; either way it's a reaction to my creation so I enjoy it).

Of course, I read other peoples' writing, too. And I can get quite horny while reading, or while writing, thank you very much. In fact, even now.... excuse me, I'll be in my bunk......Carney

 

[HeyAll]

1. I was first inspired to write by first being a fan of erotic stories for years. Stories are obviously much different than visual porn, it pushes different buttons and allows you to explore different fantasies you wouldn't otherwise be able to do.

So I decided, 'hey, I've got a few good ideas for stories which others may enjoy, why not try it'.


2. Going back to what I just wrote, I love the fact that there are so many people out there who enjoy my work. And I don't mean that in an egotiscal way or that I'm making people fantasize about horrible things which they shouldn't be thinking of, but that I'm glad they enjoy my stories the same way I'm a big fan of other stories.

3. It's fun. Plain and simple. I enjoy writing the scenes and dialogue, and thinking of different ways to tell the story. And of course eveyone enjoys sex, so it isn't exactly a choir to think about an erotic plot and then bringing it to life.

4. It keeps my brain sharp. Writing these stories has definetly improved my writing and overall English skills.

 

[adamzapple]

I think the urge to write is basically daydreaming. I've got this corner of my brain that tells itself fragments of stories, and I've tried to train it to talk about things I enjoy instead of things that are frightening or depressing or infuriating. Top of the list of pleasant subjects for me to imagine is romance. Imagining romance makes me horny, so then my imagination naturally goes in the direction of sex.

I don't succeed at the actual writing part much though. I just don't seem to have the right instincts for the whole 'linear dramatic structure' thing. I'm pretty terrible at live storytelling for the same reason.

I've always been a daydreamer, and I can relate to training myself not to think about bad things. First thing in the morning is the worst time for me as far as that goes. It's better if I don't think at ALL first thing in the morning.

As far as the writing goes you only have to write to please yourself. If it means something to you personally that's all that really counts.

Thanks for posting.

 

[adamzapple]

For pleasure--other people's, my own

creative outlet

I think everyone who is sensitive/imaginative/creative etc, needs to find a way to express themselves somehow. Gotta let it out, gotta share it. What a dull world it would be otherwise.

 

[adamzapple]

Hi, I am Driven, I am a closet writer, the things I write are for a person or people specifically, and only as I am struck. I write because I am inspired, which given the context seems kind of ridiculous I know; however, if you vied the stories and the relationships as less being about lust sex or something obscene or dirty (not always possible I know) but view them more about the relationship with the individual in the story, the expression of inherent humanity present in it, or the way to express a creative idea. I mean seems to me like the reasons to write erotic fiction as writing any fiction is a varied as the day is long and as numerous as the stars in the heavens. In a conversation the other day I explained that the words have value, and I believe it, if only because the person who writes them invests in the time it takes to write them. My ideas on love, romance, sex, and relationships are mine. I forged them over my life, gained them through experience, and decide to live according to them daily, damn the consequences. So when I write it is the expression in some way of a part of who I am, of how my mind works; be that good or bad, cause sometimes its not good.

I don't think it takes a huge amount of talent or skill with words to write a run of the mill - but still - effective erotic story. Beginning, middle, end, the structure's all there, it's perfect. Saying that, there's stories and there's stories. There's a part of all of us in everything that we write. It couldn't be any other way. I've tried writing as someone with different values to myself, it doesn't work. I can't pretend to be a certain way, even for the sake of a story, when that's not really how I am.

Experience and the past is everything. We are who we are because of every little step, every thought, every thing we've ever done in the past that helped make us who we are. It's not always good stuff or things we're proud of but that's the way it is.

I've tried to write erotic stories that tapped into the emotions of the characters - I always feel a need to try to give a motive for their actions or to justify why they're doing what to who, because that's how my head works, there always has to be a reason for the action... but going that way doesn't always work well in terms of writing dirty stories. Not for me, anyway. The story loses it's impetus, too many digressions, and it no longer works the way it was intended. There's probably a way to be literary AND smutty, I just haven't figured it out yet.

Good post, thank you.

 

[adamzapple]

I suppose a cerebral pleasure is the only "pleasure" I receive. I love reading. Always have. I've never orgasmed from reading though. (Not even erotica.) And, no, I do not become aroused when I write. But I love writing. I love sharing a part of myself and my mind with others.

I ALWAYS become aroused when I write dirty stories. Sometimes I wish I didn't. It's a big distraction... (biggish, I'm not boasting) But that's part of why I like it. Of course, I very often never finish what I start to write and typing one handed really hits my word count but that's okay. I like it. It keeps me out of trouble, most of the time.

 

[adamzapple]

Wow.
I write because it gives life to my fantasies and naughty thoughts. It's that one step between having a hooker fantasy and fucking whoever has the money. It's a lot safer, too. Trust me.

I post stories to share those naughty thoughts. It's exhibitionism. Getting good comments on those stories strokes the ego. No different than when someone pays a complement to a nude photo I've posted.
Exhibitionism and an ego boost all rolled into one.

I do get aroused when I write. After all, it's my fantasy coming to life. I wrote one scene in a story not yet posted (maybe never) that took me six months to write. I spent most of that time either using my fingers or flat on my back with my vibe. Like Lindsay, I've never had an orgasm while reading or writing for that matter. But it does turn me on.
Jenny

Six months of 'distractions' from one story. It must have been some story. Will we ever get to read it??

I guess I'm with you; ego, showing off, getting off, having fun, hopefully writing something that gets other people off too, that's what it's basically all about for me.

In real life I'm boring as dirt.

 

[adamzapple]

I write erotica because I'm the only one who knows EXACTLY what kind of stories I want to read! I write them, then later, when I've forgotten most of the details, I have the pleasure of reading something custom made just for me. If other people enjoy them too, that's great, and I do get a nice warm fuzzy from feedback (positive or negative; either way it's a reaction to my creation so I enjoy it).

Of course, I read other peoples' writing, too. And I can get quite horny while reading, or while writing, thank you very much. In fact, even now.... excuse me, I'll be in my bunk......Carney

My problem is that I never really know what kind of stories I WANT to write. There are aspects of all kinds of erotica that work for me. I start to write a story then I get an idea for something else. I could spend my whole life writing and never actually finish anything... which is often pretty much what happens. I change my mind really a lot.

Thanks.