Got a problem here

[alltherage]

I think I am beginning to know the drill as far as writing for lit is concerned. My problem, amoung many others, seems to be an inability to focus completely on the sex acts I write. I am working on a story now about a lesbian relationship. It opens with one lover watching the other sleep. I have the first few passages written and I like it. The idea of it at any rate. It is sensual and subtle. I am trying to communicate many things. Love, attraction, and sexual tension but I wonder if it really fits the bill for literotica.

How do you feel about stories that are quiet and not filled with marathon sex? I think maybe I am having trouble just letting myself go into lust mode. Did any of you have difficulty finding a voice when you began writing in this genre?

 

[P. B. Walker]

I know what you mean...

I have the opposite problem.. I think.

I tend to go off on the sex parts and get into really vivid detail about the sex. I've been really forcing myself to develop the story and characters instead. True the sex parts keep the readers into the story, but if it's all sex then you alienate some readers. I think a healthy balance has to be found that will attract all types of readers. How to find that balance is tough. I think we are all continually searching for that balance. Each story is different. Some do require more sex. Others less sex (gawd, did I say that?). So I don't think there is any "formula" you can follow that will give you that balance. It has to come from within you as to what you feel the balance should be. Only you will know when you think the balance is right. Of course, readers will let you know their opinions... but who do you really want to please? yourself or the readers?

- PBW

 

[Weird Harold]

I am trying to communicate many things. Love, attraction, and sexual tension but I wonder if it really fits the bill for literotica.

How do you feel about stories that are quiet and not filled with marathon sex? I think maybe I am having trouble just letting myself go into lust mode. Did any of you have difficulty finding a voice when you began writing in this genre?

One of the things that attracts me to Literotica is the wide range of (mostly) well writtten stories here. The emphasis is on "Story" rather than "Erotic" for the most part.

Write your story and if you write it well, it will get good reviews and votes.

There are people who will complain about the level of graphic sex no matter how much or little you put in your story, so write what feels right to you and ignore the whiners.

 

[Erogenous Zone]

alltherage

You're on the right track, IMO.

The more foreplay, description, etc. makes it real and personal. Also the focus on the mind, feelings, and emotions, is important. Wish that I could do a better job on this.

Keep up the good work and development.