Another question from me

[SuzySteve]

Hey guys! Sorry I have to ask another question but I just want to get everything straight from people that have written full stories already...
Anyway, I know this is a site where tits and clits are found in all stories, but do you (or should you) change your way of writing based on the type of story you're trying to write? (comedy, dramatic, crime, romance...)

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

Each author usually has their own style of writing. While it might adapt a bit to the genre being told, I think all in all the style still remains mostly the same. It's good to write in different categories and expand your horizons, but I don't think you should have to change your entire style to fit into it. The story, characters, and dialogue should do that.

 

[Guest]

Hi Stststststeevieee.

 

[R. Richard]

The people who read stories in each category tend to have certain expectations. If you do not meet the expectations, be prepared for a little bit of hostility [can you say the words 'lynch mob?']. I would strongly suggest that you read both current stories posted in a category and comments for the stories before you attempt to post in a specific category.

It is, perhaps, not necessary to change your style, but you might need to add or subtract certain elements to satisfy your audience.

 

[brightlyiburn]

Hey guys! Sorry I have to ask another question but I just want to get everything straight from people that have written full stories already...
Anyway, I know this is a site where tits and clits are found in all stories, but do you (or should you) change your way of writing based on the type of story you're trying to write? (comedy, dramatic, crime, romance...)

It depends. I generally avoid a lot of words in my romance stories that I might use in a story of a different genre (of which I have one planned now )

 

[Guest]

Hey guys! Sorry I have to ask another question but I just want to get everything straight from people that have written full stories already...
Anyway, I know this is a site where tits and clits are found in all stories, but do you (or should you) change your way of writing based on the type of story you're trying to write? (comedy, dramatic, crime, romance...)

No, I don't think my style varies much at all between genres, or even categories here at Lit. I did attempt to alter it deliberately once (for a piss-take story, in the humour category - Four Get Naked and Knackered). I don't think I pulled it off very well. It's certainly not one of my finer stories.

I write what I write (which is usually Erotic Horror novels), and I rarely think about the way I am writing it - I just write how it comes naturally.

If I were to attempt to write a children's book, that would be a completely different matter.

I guess what I'm trying to say is... the writing (and your individual way of writing) comes first, along with the story. Whatever genre it's in is secondary. Unless you have an agent and/or publisher and are being asked (read that as "paid") to write a for a specific market.

Lou

 

[yui]

The first erotic vignette I wrote, I peppered liberally with hot button words (pussy, cock, cum, slick, slippery, titties, etc) because I didn't know any better. I still write stroke, but I like to think I've hit a balance between decent writing, euphemism, and talking dirty. Lots of people are annoyed by writers who won't call a pussy a pussy; and, by contrast, there are always a few readers are put off by "coarse language."

I think some fetish, D/s, etc., will likely have their own lexicon, so the words you use might be different, but I don't know that your "way of writing" would change.

R. Richard made an excellent suggestion about reading some of the stories and the comments in the category you are interested in. Loving Wives is a misunderstood category and some of the fetish categories I understand can be a hard sell, too. The category you place your story in has a great deal to do with the "number success" (number of reads, votes, rating) of your submission, so consider your category carefully.

I don't think I have actually answered your question. Sorry. Just don't get too bodice ripper purple with your prose and all that "throbbing purple plum-headed sword of man muscle" and you should be fine.

Luck,

Yui

 

[brightlyiburn]

Just don't get too bodice ripper purple with your prose and all that "throbbing purple plum-headed sword of man muscle" and you should be fine.
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As a long time romance reader (and writer), I find that comment to be completely and utterly...hilarious!

As for people turned off by course language...well, if it's in a romance story, yeah that'll turn me off. I mean, here's this sweet, loving mood and suddenly there's the word pussy...it's rather jarring.
It doesn't bother me in non-romantic stories, however. So I would say yes, do some reading, of comments and stories in the genre you're looking into, and get a feel for what works and what doesn't.

 

[Colleen Thomas]

You develop your style over time and then spend ages refining it and expanding it. Category should't be the impetus for change, but as R noted, readers in diferent cats expect different things.

I write the kind of story that I write. My style is my own and I think fairly recognizeable now to those who read me often. I will tinker with that style, try new things, broaden my horizons, but inthe end, it's still my style. Once you have a style that is "you" it becomes easier to experiment. When you are searching for your style, every story is on some level an experiment.

Do take the time to read some from the top lists in any cat you plan on trying. But don't try to adapt they style of its popular writers. Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but you won't grow much as a writer apeing others.

 

[Weird Harold]

Anyway, I know this is a site where tits and clits are found in all stories, but do you (or should you) change your way of writing based on the type of story you're trying to write? (comedy, dramatic, crime, romance...)

"The story is the thing" -- trite but true.

Each genre and sub-genre does have a "formula" that fans of the genre tend to expect authors to follow.

BUT, each formula leaves a lot of room for stylistic differences.

Write whatever fits the story you want to tell and worry about what genre/category it fits in when you're finished. If you're writing for a specific audience/readership, take their expectations into account, but don't let the readers' expectations limit your creativity.

 

[hotchkiss]

Hey guys! Sorry I have to ask another question but I just want to get everything straight from people that have written full stories already...
Anyway, I know this is a site where tits and clits are found in all stories, but do you (or should you) change your way of writing based on the type of story you're trying to write? (comedy, dramatic, crime, romance...)

Just write how you feel comfortable, dont try and mould it to gain votes it really isnt worth it. some ahole will bomb u anyway.

Write to please the way you feel I write in different styles !st £rd person giver/taker chop back and forth between characters. Do what you want to do let the readers decide if they like it or not.

Take all critisism as it comes you'll all ways get the "loadsa a crap brigade" trashing your stories but genuine people may offer you guidance.

Do anything you wanna do!!
H.K.

Shit I'm drawling on again (its the SC talking) write what you feel comfortable with

 

[Boota]

I'm not really conscious of when I do it, but I write different genres different ways. The story I have on here is vastly different than anything else I write. I'm working on a childrens story and that will be in another voice. I think I might have a split personality.