New writer and question about non-con

[Primal_Fracture]

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and excited about the first story I submitted. I just got a rejection back, which is fine. It's just that I want to figure out what it would take to get accepted. Basically, it's a non-con story, and a part 1. The main character is strongly resisting still and part 1 doesn't have the consent part yet. I mentioned that in comments to the editor, and I also mentioned that later parts of the story would show her being happy with the whole thing. Now the rejection says that it's too much on the rape/abuse side of things. Now I'm wondering 2 things:

1. Would it be permissible for the non-con category if I simply extended the story to the point where she admits she likes it all? I don't really like the idea of rewriting the start or middle to show that early on, because I feel it's part of the tension that she resists and freaks out, and the story is told from third-omniscient so the reader doesn't know how anyone feels on the inside.

2. How do I find out if the quality of the story is high enough to be accepted once the consent part (question 1) is fixed?

I'd love to ask these questions of the editors but I couldn't figure out how to do it. Can anyone tell me where to go from here?

Thanks so much!

 

[TarnishedPenny]

I'd love to ask these questions of the editors but I couldn't figure out how to do it. Can anyone tell me where to go from here?

The site owner, Laurel, really doesn't do editing. She screens submissions to see if they meet site standards. There is an Editor's Forum and you could I guess ask there, but here in the AH is as good a place as any.

1. That said, an iron rule with NonConsent/Reluctance is that the 'victim' has to eventually enjoy it. The rule has been the subject of some controversy here, but it's Laurel's site. If your 'victim' does not show some sort of enjoyment in what you submit, it will very likely be rejected. It can come, I guess, in any chronological order, but the rule is cast in concrete.

2. Quality is subjective. Laurel is said to reject stories which are absolutely terrible, but it's not her job to tell you 'good enough'. The only way is the way the cat learned to swim - in your case, by writing and letting other people see it. You could ask somebody to be a beta reader or ask for an editor in the editor's Forum, but otherwise, you're just going to have to submit it and see the results.

Good luck.

 

[Primal_Fracture]

The site owner, Laurel, really doesn't do editing. She screens submissions to see if they meet site standards. There is an Editor's Forum and you could I guess ask there, but here in the AH is as good a place as any.

1. That said, an iron rule with NonConsent/Reluctance is that the 'victim' has to eventually enjoy it. The rule has been the subject of some controversy here, but it's Laurel's site. If your 'victim' does not show some sort of enjoyment in what you submit, it will very likely be rejected. It can come, I guess, in any chronological order, but the rule is cast in concrete.

2. Quality is subjective. Laurel is said to reject stories which are absolutely terrible, but it's not her job to tell you 'good enough'. The only way is the way the cat learned to swim - in your case, by writing and letting other people see it. You could ask somebody to be a beta reader or ask for an editor in the editor's Forum, but otherwise, you're just going to have to submit it and see the results.

Good luck.

Thank you, this was super helpful! I guess extending the story is the way to go then. And I had a friend read it and he liked it, but can't say how that lines up the site standards. Extending the story would be the first step anyway. Thanks again!

 

[BelleCanzuto]

Thank you, this was super helpful! I guess extending the story is the way to go then. And I had a friend read it and he liked it, but can't say how that lines up the site standards. Extending the story would be the first step anyway. Thanks again!

Re extending the story: don't worry about it being too long. A lot of the most popular stories here are 20,000 words or more (lots and lots more). Often new writers seem to think they need to keep the story a couple of thousand words, but long (and really long) stories get a lot of love here.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

Re extending the story: don't worry about it being too long. A lot of the most popular stories here are 20,000 words or more (lots and lots more). Often new writers seem to think they need to keep the story a couple of thousand words, but long (and really long) stories get a lot of love here.

Especially Belle's...

 

[Handley_Page]

How many words are you at presently ?

 

[eroticstoryspinner]

Hi everyone!

I'm new here and excited about the first story I submitted. I just got a rejection back, which is fine. It's just that I want to figure out what it would take to get accepted. Basically, it's a non-con story, and a part 1. The main character is strongly resisting still and part 1 doesn't have the consent part yet. I mentioned that in comments to the editor, and I also mentioned that later parts of the story would show her being happy with the whole thing. Now the rejection says that it's too much on the rape/abuse side of things. Now I'm wondering 2 things:

1. Would it be permissible for the non-con category if I simply extended the story to the point where she admits she likes it all? I don't really like the idea of rewriting the start or middle to show that early on, because I feel it's part of the tension that she resists and freaks out, and the story is told from third-omniscient so the reader doesn't know how anyone feels on the inside.

2. How do I find out if the quality of the story is high enough to be accepted once the consent part (question 1) is fixed?

I'd love to ask these questions of the editors but I couldn't figure out how to do it. Can anyone tell me where to go from here?

Thanks so much!

Bear in mind that sometimes Lauel will bounce a story if the enjoyment is not explicit enough. Ask me how I know this.

Feel free to PM me if you would like me to take a look.

 

[SimonDoom]

Following up on some of the other comments here:

1. How long is your story, currently? As others have said, long stories do just fine here. New authors sometimes have a completely misguided concept of what is "long." 20,000 words equals less than six Literotica pages (3750 words per Literotica page), and that's not long by Literotica standards.

2. The person subject to nonconsent must enjoy the sex. That's an inflexible rule here.

3. You might want to ask someone to read your story if you have questions about its quality. There's no way to opine on that sight unseen. I suggest reaching out to an author you like whose opinion you would trust.

4. If you think the rejection is unfair, don't hesitate to send a message to Laurel. I've done that and convinced her to reverse her decision to reject my story in the past. She has limited time and sometimes has to make quick judgments, but if you send her a message she will respond.


Good luck!