Ideas for getting me started

[bethany_s]

Hi all. I was encouraged by a friend at another site to maybe post some of my stories. He asked me to be bold and write about the experiences I had with a fwb that was mostly dom and bondage related type of relationship. And he thought it was really good what I wrote. But was just 2 of the times of many encounters. My question is would readers want to hear the leading up to part of the story, how we met and how the relationship developed? Or do most readers just want the steamy bits lol? Its kind of a long story and maybe sets the rest of the stories.

 

[Paguy8641]

We will read anything that you decide to write. There are a lot of stories with multiple chapters. Talking in the forums can be fun also. Hope to hear and see more of you. Good luck.

 

[bethany_s]

We will read anything that you decide to write. There are a lot of stories with multiple chapters. Talking in the forums can be fun also. Hope to hear and see more of you. Good luck.

Thank you!

 

[Yarglenurp]

Yeah, go for it. Just make sure you have accurate tags and a reasonable category (probably BDSM).

 

[AwkwardlySet]

You can split your story into chapters if you think it would be too long.
There are readers who prefer only short "stroke" stories, but there are plenty of those who want to see the story develop, and the characters fleshed out. There is plenty of audience for both types of stories.

 

[Bamagan]

Hi all. I was encouraged by a friend at another site to maybe post some of my stories. He asked me to be bold and write about the experiences I had with a fwb that was mostly dom and bondage related type of relationship. And he thought it was really good what I wrote. But was just 2 of the times of many encounters. My question is would readers want to hear the leading up to part of the story, how we met and how the relationship developed? Or do most readers just want the steamy bits lol? Its kind of a long story and maybe sets the rest of the stories.

My answer to you is: some will want the build-up, and some won't. So do whichever you prefer! Some category choices will almost certainly want the full backstory, such as Romance, but short and steamy works will often find a receptive audience just about anywhere.

 

[bethany_s]

You can split your story into chapters if you think it would be too long.
There are readers who prefer only short "stroke" stories, but there are plenty of those who want to see the story develop, and the characters fleshed out. There is plenty of audience for both types of stories.

Ok thanks. Yeah it might be a chapter thing. Not really trying to make "stroke" stories, but maybe each individual chapter after it gets going could be that lol

 

[bethany_s]

My answer to you is: some will want the build-up, and some won't. So do whichever you prefer! Some category choices will almost certainly want the full backstory, such as Romance, but short and steamy works will often find a receptive audience just about anywhere.

Thank you thats all good advice this is what I was looking for. Thanks

 

[alohadave]

Ok thanks. Yeah it might be a chapter thing. Not really trying to make "stroke" stories, but maybe each individual chapter after it gets going could be that lol

If you add a preface to the beginning of the chapters to state that there is build-up, it'll help manage reader expectations.

 

[bethany_s]

If you add a preface to the beginning of the chapters to state that there is build-up, it'll help manage reader expectations.

What would be an example of that? Maybe not sure how or what a preface is in this situation.

 

[Yarglenurp]

My real advice is to just write, know you'll make mistakes, and love yourself for trying and knowing you'll do better next time.

 

[OffNSFW]

My rule of thumb is, if it's interesting for you to write, it's going to be interesting for someone to read.

Your dilemma is whether or not to include the (presumably nonsexual) background details of the relationship. Try writing that background stuff as an exercise and see what you think of it. Does it build momentum? Does it bog it down? How much of it is necessary to build the world and reveal the characters?

Be as exhaustive as you want. But, if it starts to feel difficult or tiresome, move ahead to the next thing you find interesting. I just said it, and I'll say it again--if it's interesting for you to write, it's going to be interesting for someone to read. And if it's boring for you to write, well, you know.

Once you've got your backstory document, you can use it to inform the details of the more "action-oriented" stuff. Think of the first Star Wars, or the Mad Max movies. There's obviously a lot of backstory to make sense out of all these weird creatures and places, but we get very little of it, and most of what we do get is threaded into the ongoing drama.

Background detail doesn't all have to go in the preamble, either, though you can certainly put as much or as little of it there as you like. Give it a shot, read it to see how it flows, see if you're getting to the sex too quickly (or not quickly enough!), revise as needed.

 

[bethany_s]

My rule of thumb is, if it's interesting for you to write, it's going to be interesting for someone to read.

Your dilemma is whether or not to include the (presumably nonsexual) background details of the relationship. Try writing that background stuff as an exercise and see what you think of it. Does it build momentum? Does it bog it down? How much of it is necessary to build the world and reveal the characters?

Be as exhaustive as you want. But, if it starts to feel difficult or tiresome, move ahead to the next thing you find interesting. I just said it, and I'll say it again--if it's interesting for you to write, it's going to be interesting for someone to read. And if it's boring for you to write, well, you know.

Once you've got your backstory document, you can use it to inform the details of the more action-oriented stuff. Think of the first Star Wars, or the Mad Max movies. There's obviously a lot of backstory to make sense out of all these weird creatures and places, but we get very little of it, and most of what we do get is threaded into the ongoing drama.

Background detail doesn't all have to go in the preamble, either, though you can certainly put as much or as little of it there as you like. Give it a shot, read it to see how it flows, see if you're getting to the sex too quickly (or not quickly enough!), revise as needed.

Ha ok all that is great, thanks Very helpful and makes sense

 

[THBGato]

Hi all. I was encouraged by a friend at another site to maybe post some of my stories. He asked me to be bold and write about the experiences I had with a fwb that was mostly dom and bondage related type of relationship. And he thought it was really good what I wrote. But was just 2 of the times of many encounters. My question is would readers want to hear the leading up to part of the story, how we met and how the relationship developed? Or do most readers just want the steamy bits lol? Its kind of a long story and maybe sets the rest of the stories.

Have you read much in the genre on here? Finding a writer or writers that you admire might help you work out what kind of story you want to write yourself, either the short-and-steamy, or the more developed an emotional. That's how I started: I came across writers whose style I wanted to aspire to.

I don't read the BDSM category much myself (just sometimes when it touches on lesbian sex), but my favourite in that area, and a great read that might start you off, is Wheelchair Bound by @Kumquatqueen

 

[bethany_s]

Have you read much in the genre on here? Finding a writer or writers that you admire might help you work out what kind of story you want to write yourself, either the short-and-steamy, or the more developed an emotional. That's how I started: I came across writers whose style I wanted to aspire to.

I don't read the BDSM category much myself (just sometimes when it touches on lesbian sex), but my favourite in that area, and a great read that might start you off, is Wheelchair Bound by @Kumquatqueen

I havent had time to read much yet, kind of new still. But yeah I should do that some and get some ideas and how things flow. Thanks

 

[wallstreetguy]

Maybe begin with steamy parts and then go backwards in time to give back story.

 

[Sappho_CGN]

I wrote 2 stories mainly about the "steam". many told me "nice but too short"

 

[DDC11B]

Personally, I prefer the lead up story. I like to know a little bit about the background and how the relationship began. what the dynamics were that brought the individuals together, etc.

 

[bethany_s]

Maybe begin with steamy parts and then go backwards in time to give back story.

Umm thats an idea I hadnt thought of

 

[wallstreetguy]

Umm thats an idea I hadnt thought of

An intense start is always complemented by an explanation of circumstances.

 

[bethany_s]

An intense start is always complemented by an explanation of circumstances.

I'm starting to like this idea

 

[StillStunned]

One tip I've seen here, and that I've adopted for longer, slow-burn works, is to give at least a hint of sexual content within the first 5-600 words. If only a mention of sexual thoughts and some physical reaction. This lets your readers know that the good stuff will happen eventually, as long as they hang in there.

 

[bethany_s]

One tip I've seen here, and that I've adopted for longer, slow-burn works, is to give at least a hint of sexual content within the first 5-600 words. If only a mention of sexual thoughts and some physical reaction. This lets your readers know that the good stuff will happen eventually, as long as they hang in there.

Ok thanks thats a very good tip I like that. Makes complete sense

 

[Lifestyle66]

Whether your readers want detailed buildup or just the steamy parts depends on the individual reader. There will always be both types, some supportive and others critical, regardless of which way you write it.

Some people want details of every character to justify their part in the story, while other want just the relevant facts for the main character. Some readers like getting into a lengthy story of 20K words and may even like follow-on chapters. Others prefer 5-7K words and self-contained stories, never bothering to look for other chapters.

Write and post what you feel like posting and adapt to the responses (even the negative critics) and continue to write and post until you feel good about yourself.

You can't please everyone.

EDIT: And I've learned that many readers are not even reading YOUR story as written but writing their own version in their mind with their own biases as they read. They just can't put it into words, only criticizing your story in lengthy comments.

 

[bethany_s]

Whether your readers want detailed buildup or just the steamy parts depends on the individual reader. There will always be both types, some supportive and others critical, regardless of which way you write it.

Some people want details of every character to justify their part in the story, while other want just the relevant facts for the main character. Some readers like getting into a lengthy story of 20K words and may even like follow-on chapters. Others prefer 5-7K words and self-contained stories, never bothering to look for other chapters.

Write and post what you feel like posting and adapt to the responses (even the negative critics) and continue to write and post until you feel good about yourself.

You can't please everyone.

EDIT: And I've learned that many readers are not even reading YOUR story as written but writing their own version in their mind with their own biases as they read. They just can't put it into words, only criticizing your story in lengthy comments.

Thank you all good comments to consider. Yeah I'm sure no one can please everyone