Good writing!

[Noira]

I can't do it. If a story is poorly written, if an RP-partner can't write... I can't do it. I can't get off on bad grammar.

I have a "good writing" fetish. I absolutely adore writing, and reading too, but if it fails to meet my high standards it's completely unappealing to me in a sexual fashion. When it comes to erotica, good writing is a necessity: good characters, a well-rounded story, and a knowledge of how to wrangle English words does not come second to, well, coming!

Where are all the other writers who just don't get off on the wanker quick-fix fics? We want the best of the best when it comes to pleasurable reading material and we're not ashamed of it!

Is this a fetish? I say yes! I can't get off without it!

 

[DarkBee]

http://rob.nu/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ihasafunny-grammar-nazi.jpg

I hate bad spelling and grammar as well, in both Dutch and English.

 

[Noira]

Hah! That's funny.

Indeed... good writing is like a song. I'm hoping that by making this thread, people will share some of the things they consider good writing. ^_^

 

[Guest]

That's a loaded question

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[GuiltyAsCharged]

all use guyz wit dis fetish can justt go fuck urselfs

 

[Kudram123]

all use guyz wit dis fetish can justt go fuck urselfs

I do say Sir, Have you been trolling much lately?

For it appears to me, you are attempting to provoke a reaction out of the literary mind with your borderline hillbilly manner of speaking.

But in my humble opinion you are entitled to your beliefs, I do however request the same courtesy of you my dear Sir.

I bid you a farewell.

 

[GuiltyAsCharged]

I do say Sir, Have you been trolling much lately?

For it appears to me, you are attempting to provoke a reaction out of the literary mind with your borderline hillbilly manner of speaking.

But in my humble opinion you are entitled to your beliefs, I do however request the same courtesy of you my dear Sir.

I bid you a farewell.

I see you lack a sense of humor.

Being so anal retentive must be a real bitch.

 

[GuiltyAsCharged]

I'm pretty sure that a joke being using poor language to mock the praise of good language, then being misinterpreted completely all within a thread about being a decent writer and knowing how to use language...may well be the definition of irony

You so get me.

 

[Kudram123]

I see you lack a sense of humor.

Being so anal retentive must be a real bitch.

I'm pretty sure that a joke being using poor language to mock the praise of good language, then being misinterpreted completely all within a thread about being a decent writer and knowing how to use language...may well be the definition of irony

I must say, I was attempting to be "over the top proper" in my reply.

That beeing interpreted as anal retentive, I can't help but smile.

Misinterpretations aside, Let not get stuck up on it. And just agree we might both be members of the same fetish here.

 

[GuiltyAsCharged]

I must say, I was attempting to be "over the top proper" in my reply.

That beeing interpreted as anal retentive, I can't help but smile.

Misinterpretations aside, Let not get stuck up on it. And just agree we might both be members of the same fetish here.

If you are going to join the Literary Nazi club please fix your own spelling or you become just a douche with an inflated ego of oneself.

Those who expect perfection with their nose in the air deserve my scorn.

Have a nice day silly boy.

 

[Kudram123]

If you are going to join the Literary Nazi club please fix your own spelling or you become just a douche with an inflated ego of oneself.

Those who expect perfection with their nose in the air deserve my scorn.

Have a nice day silly boy.

My most sincere apologies.

You have shown me I am not cut out for this.

I thank you for that, I will take my leave hoping that there are no ill feelings left between us.

 

[Noira]

I guess what I'm asking is that grammar aside, what other criteria create the condition of good writing?

It's definitely conditional and personal and I'm hoping that the other people who really enjoy good writing will chime in with examples of what they think is truly great! I'm not a grammar Nazi as such, but I do enjoy a good read... written by someone who knows the difference between too, to, and two; its, and it's; and there, they're, and their.

Now, now, fellow Literoticianites! Let us not fight but instead, post links to good writing and discuss the things that make excellent fetishy stories.

 

[TwistingEther]

... I guess what I'm asking is that grammar aside, what other criteria create the condition of good writing?

Pacing is important - allowing the story to unfold naturally. Another big thing is understanding the boundaries of mutual ownership - where one character begins and another ends.

Matching styles is important, too: it's important to have a cohesive style.

 

[GuiltyAsCharged]

It's definitely conditional and personal and I'm hoping that the other people who really enjoy good writing will chime in with examples of what they think is truly great! I'm not a grammar Nazi as such, but I do enjoy a good read... written by someone who knows the difference between too, to, and two; its, and it's; and there, they're, and their.

Now, now, fellow Literoticianites! Let us not fight but instead, post links to good writing and discuss the things that make excellent fetishy stories.

My issues in grammar stem from location. My location is heavily influenced by the Germans who settled here. I have a tendency when I write to sound same way as we talk in my locale. However, It is understandable. I will possibly attempt to find a good proof reader to fix my errors.

My issue with a lot of the stories is believability. The stories that defy normal human responses and reaction. Fantasy does not have to defy reality.

 

[TwistingEther]

technical ability aside...fetishy stuff especially requires the ability to evoke the emotions one might feel about the fetish. For example, the whole tentacle thing thats been the focus of much discussion...to me, at least, tentacles are sexy because of a mix of power, of the 'other', the non-human, strange and weird and a little fear.
While I might enjoy a story that doesn't specifically go after those emotions, the ones that do are going to REALLY have me.

That pretty much nails it on the head. It is far, far too easy to write IKEA Erotica, where part A fits into slot A. The emotional connection needs to be present: we need to see (and know) that the participants are actually truly enjoying it.

Or, you know. Not. Depending on your specific tastes.

 

[TwistingEther]

or, to combine the two sides...
you have to know that they are INVOLVED

And so many people are unable to do that. I suppose it has to do with the fact that many come to SRP wanting to write out a scenario, and are more concerned with pushing the scenario through rather than worrying about why the characters are doing what they do.

It sort of comes down to "I just want to have a petite schoolgirl get nailed by her father and brother", without thinking about what the relationship between those three characters actually is.

 

[sunandshadow]

I think I might have a fetish for co-writing with someone who would actually agree with me about what makes a great story. Can't say for sure though, never actually met someone like that. But yeah, that's closely related to the fact that the other player has to be mentally involved with the story and the world.

 

[Earthgoddess]

Character

I personally find it jarring when the character development goes awry due to sheer excitement. As a costume maker I also hate it when people talk about ripping off a tightly tied corset, I do realize that is petty, yet I had one writer who spent paragraphs on the selection and lacing of said corset. He then simply ripped it off? Really? Like a worn out tee shirt? I am so pleased to see this thread, since I share this fetish.

 

[LordOfHell]

Definitely. While I love some "popcorn-erotica" (basically just quick-fuck stories) every now and again, nothing is hotter than a slowly crafted story with believable and relatable characters.

I love the mind games, the character development, the plot twists . . . all of it. I try hard to put what I like into my own writing, but most of the time when I reread them, I feel like I feel short in some capacity.

 

[Tony88888]

Female Reader's feedback

Hi everyone especially female readers. I have a couple of stories here that I'd like to get some female feedback on.

One of them won a best story of the month award here and the other is a top download on lit.

I want to write more in these two genders and want to write more for my female readers. I'd love any feedback you could give me. Just email or PM me if you would.

Thanks and have a great weekend,