Help a newbie author out

[watchin'lezbos]

I've never written an erotic story before, and would like to give it a try. However, every time I start writing, it seems like I just rip off other stories I've read, so I'm looking for new and original stories to expand from.
My tastes are mostly lesbian, so I'm gonna try to keep it there. I want the girls young (18-21). Maybe one could be twice the age of the other? Anyway, if you want to help me with a cool story, it would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

 

[Colleen Thomas]

Hello watchin,

I write only lesbian erotica so maybe I can help a little. Every story you write will in some ways be a rip off of another story. Practically everything you can do has been done before by someone, somewhere. The trick is to take the ideas you have and make the story original to you.

You have two girls making love. It's been done a million times.
They are both inexperienced. It's been done 900,000 times.
One is black, the other asian. It's been done 750,000 times.
They are both from a small town. It's been done 700,000 times.
They are going to do it in a parked car. It's been done 675,000 times.

You get the drift I hope. Each time you refine the characters, setting, actions, dialogue etc you narrow the scope of the work and thus the number of stories it's like. AS long as you aren't blatantly plagirizing someone elses work when you are done you will have your own story. Unique to you and while it may read like many others it will be unlike any other in some small way. It's yours then.

Best of luck,

-Colly

 

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Just put your fantasies to paper... we are all unique in what we fantasize about (hopefully)

 

[watchin'lezbos]

Thanks Colleen. Thank actually helps a lot. Its a very good way to refine my ideas. Now, all I have to worry about is dialogue...... *yikes!*

 

[watchin'lezbos]

Thanks Colleen. Thank actually helps a lot. Its a very good way to refine my ideas. Now, all I have to worry about is dialogue...... *yikes!*

 

[Colleen Thomas]

Thanks Colleen. Thank actually helps a lot. Its a very good way to refine my ideas. Now, all I have to worry about is dialogue...... *yikes!*

I will have to demure on dialogue, mine is terrible. But if you need some advice or help or maybe just encouragement feel free to pm me.

-Colly

 

[watchin'lezbos]

woops!

 

[watchin'lezbos]

As soon as I get to writing my story, I'm sure I'm gonna need all the help I can get. Also, how long does it typically take to write one? Can you bang one out in a day, or does it seem to linger a while longer?

 

[Colleen Thomas]

As soon as I get to writing my story, I'm sure I'm gonna need all the help I can get. Also, how long does it typically take to write one? Can you bang one out in a day, or does it seem to linger a while longer?

Everyone is different, every story is different. I can knock out a good short story (12 to 15 word pages) in two to three hours. Some of my longer works have taken days, or even weeks to complete.

Some authors take weeks to complete even a short work. Some of the best authors take months, writing and re writing, editing and agonizing over just which word works best. It all depends on your style, how you write and how fast you type

-Colly

 

[watchin'lezbos]

Well, I'm gonna try to get started. I think I've got an idea going. I just hope your good advice will really work on me.

 

[RenzaJones]

Dialouge is not such a problem, make it beliveable to your ears and not to stiff or over the top. make the story your own with the characters

 

[watchin'lezbos]

Thanks RenzaJones. I think I'm getting into my "groove". Once I actually started, and thought of it like it was actually happening, my story sort of took off. If anybody else has any suggestions, please post them.

 

[Stefan_J]

I think your main concern is what Colleen said, managing to find a fresh slant on whatever story you're writing...
But realistic dialogue and allowing each of your characters to have their own voices is just as essential, making them seem real and not just cardboard cut-outs just to back up sex.

 

[EroticWhispers77]

Dialouge is not such a problem, make it beliveable to your ears and not too stiff or over the top. make the story your own with the characters

Exactly. Write how you hear others speak. Write how you talk. Do you say, "What are you doing?" or do you say, "What'cha doin'?"

Don't worry about having to teach your word processor slang (so your words aren't flagged in the spell check). I feel, anyway, that a story will sound more real when the characters talk the way we do.

 

[Jenny _S]

Colleen Thomas is quite correct. There are only so many ways two women can make love and no matter what story you write someone will have already done something similar.

If I might be so bold, I did a story that comes about as close to "not done before" as any. ---> Kelly

Try something along those lines.

 

[watchin'lezbos]

Well, I finished my first story. Its about two students masturbating together, then to eachother. You can view it here:
http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=113876

I know its not very good, but it was my first time! If anybody sees it, please let me know what you think. I'm looking for ways to improve my stories, and any constructive criticism would be appreciated.

Thanks for everybody's help!

 

[sxylipsnsxyhips]

I'm not into women but your story was very HOT. I was sooooo turned on you made me wet!


I'm looking forward to more...

 

[watchin'lezbos]

Thank you VERY much! This was my first story, and I am very pleased with how many positive comments I have received. I have already submitted my next story, and am waiting for it to be approved. Anyway, thanks again!