Help! Specialist needed.

[WickedVoyce]

I'm new to the wonderful world of Literotica authorship and to be honest, I don't know if I have an aptitude for erotic writing. My writing experience is limited to a few other genres, but they don't require the same sort of imaginative visualization skills necessary to create truly satisfying erotica. Mind you, I can recognize the good stuff when I read it, but I have a difficult time remaining objective when it comes to my own work.

And so, I've decided to dabble in the Text with Audio section for the time being, while I exercise my wings. Having a great time with it too. (My first attempt has been submitted and is currently pending. I'm only trying to plan ahead, in the event that it is well received.) I'm discovering that writing with the intention of having it spoken aloud just serves to add another level of frustration as far as I'm concerned.

That's were you, the wonderful VE's, might be able to help me.

I'd like to find an editor who has some experience with script writing. That's not to say that I'm looking to produce a "script" per se, but I'd rather not give the impression that I'm clearly reading from the pages of a book either. I'm looking for something that falls somewhere between the two.

Is there anyone around here who'd be willing to take a look at my work while keeping in mind that it's intended for an audio submission? For example: I've made excessive use of ellipses, but they're meant to reflect the insertion of a pause that's just slightly longer than that of a comma. It's strictly for my reference while reading. (Fine... I pepper my informal writing with the things. But I really do know how to use them properly.) I'd just prefer not to be critiqued on that particular aspect of my writing. But when it comes to pacing? Characterization? Vocabulary? Plot? Bring it on!

I can't tell you how much it would be appreciated.

 

[ms.read]

i suggest you read up on the how to section on quotes and commas , they are really good informational, with a buit of spice to keep you intereste and learning how to use them properly.

 

[CopyCarver]

You may already be aware of this trick, but the most helpful thing you can do is record yourself reading problematic sections of your script and then listen to yourself with a truly critical ear. You're almost certain to get some surprises the first time or three, but the quality of your scripts will improve dramatically.

You've already cleared the first (and highest) hurdle: understanding that an audio script is a very different creature than a print manuscript. The eye and the ear dwell in parallel universes; copy that pleases one can often torture the other.

 

[Javagirl]

May I add?

It also helps if you have an incredibly sexy, smoky-deep, rich reading voice (if you're male) and no whiny nasally high pitch voices (for females). Audio is a far cry from print. I agree with Copy.