The Newbie (and Oldster) Support Corner

[Just-Legal]

Right, I see while I've been gone no-one has been taking proper care of the Newbies! *hands on hips* So I feel a need to correct that.

This is a place for everyone, new and old, to ask questions, even if you think its silly, been asked a million times before, or whatever. No one will laugh at you (ok, *someone* might, but it won't be me unless you want me to), no-one will judge, so just kick back, relax, and WELCOME TO THE AH!

 

[oggbashan]

Yes Ma'am!

Pleased to see that you are back and taking charge (of the newbies, of course).



Og

 

[WyoD_S]

Welcome back.

I found and read the 'old' newbie thread, I'm looking forward to learning more here.

What would you define as the most important elements of a good erotic story?

 

[JackHarrison]

Well, if I WANTED any lass to be in charge of me, that one would do. Not really into femdom, though.

 

[oggbashan]

...
What would you define as the most important elements of a good erotic story?

That is a very large question.

My personal views:

STRUCTURE
A beginning.
Development to a climax.
A satisfactory conclusion.
Complete in itself whether just a sex scene, a whole short story, or a chapter from a larger piece.

WRITING
Use of various techniques e.g. change of tense from past to present; from reported to direct speech; - to heighten the tension and to build gradually to the characters' interaction and their consummation in a sex scene or scenes that involve the reader.

AVOIDING
Bad spelling; poor grammar except where justified in speech; cliches; 'IIII'MMM CCUMMMIIINNNGGGG!!!'

That is just a short summary. Practise will improve the Author's technique (unless it's Og who just goes off to do something weird).

Og

 

[3113]

This is a place for everyone, new and old, to ask questions, even if you think its silly, been asked a million times before, or whatever. No one will laugh at you (ok, *someone* might, but it won't be me unless you want me to), no-one will judge, so just kick back, relax, and WELCOME TO THE AH!

*SOB!* Where were you! I came here a few months back (sniff) and there was no one to welcome me, or say nice things to me, or tell me it was all right to be new....I felt SO alone! (sniffle) Here on the cold, harsh streets of AH. I huddled out in abandon threads, gazing out at the comradery and friendships...somehow, I made it on my own. But, oh, it's been so hard! *sob-sniffle*

 

[Aurora Black]

*pulls up a chair, prepares to take notes*

 

[WyoD_S]

That is a very large question.

My personal views:

STRUCTURE
A beginning.
Development to a climax.
A satisfactory conclusion.
Complete in itself whether just a sex scene, a whole short story, or a chapter from a larger piece.

WRITING
Use of various techniques e.g. change of tense from past to present; from reported to direct speech; - to heighten the tension and to build gradually to the characters' interaction and their consummation in a sex scene or scenes that involve the reader.

AVOIDING
Bad spelling; poor grammar except where justified in speech; cliches; 'IIII'MMM CCUMMMIIINNNGGGG!!!'

That is just a short summary. Practise will improve the Author's technique (unless it's Og who just goes off to do something weird).

Og

Thanks Og.

By change of tense... flashbacks? Moving the story from past to present? Either one or both depending on the story?

My stories so far have been in first person, I'm attempting to write one in third person now and I'm struggling with it, a lot! Any tips/suggestions?

I can't really put my finger on what it is I'm struggling with so much. Some of what I've written so far seems okay, not great, and some seems very awkward.

This question is probably way too broad to answer easily, I'll try to narrow it down some if needed.

 

[Guest]

 

[rikaaim]

Drama-ped.

Hey, I felt sorry.

 

[oggbashan]

Thanks Og.

By change of tense... flashbacks? Moving the story from past to present? Either one or both depending on the story?

My stories so far have been in first person, I'm attempting to write one in third person now and I'm struggling with it, a lot! Any tips/suggestions?

I can't really put my finger on what it is I'm struggling with so much. Some of what I've written so far seems okay, not great, and some seems very awkward.

This question is probably way too broad to answer easily, I'll try to narrow it down some if needed.

Change of tense: write the build up in the past tense and change to present as the action becomes heated e.g. 'We met. We went out together. We went back to her flat. We entered her bedroom. We strip each other. We fuck. We relaxed with a postcoital cigarette...'

Third person? It might seem slower than 1st. Add real time dialogue to speed it up when appropriate.

Og
O

 

[Aurora Black]

Drama-ped.

At the risk of sounding "newbie-ish," what on earth does the "ped" part mean?

 

[Guest]

 

[3113]

It's an EA word, coined when Shang was being dramatic. I am using it loosely, because I don't know if 3113 actually has feet, and if so, how many. She may be a dramatic biped, triped, quadruped or who knows?

I'm a cephalopod

 

[Guest]

 

[Just-Legal]

So...you write tentacle porn?

Its LouLou in disguise!

*huggles 3113*

 

[Just-Legal]

Welcome back.

I found and read the 'old' newbie thread, I'm looking forward to learning more here.

What would you define as the most important elements of a good erotic story?

Hello WyoD_S! Welcome to the AH!

I see Ogg has done a fine job while I was out. Do you have any futher questions?

 

[Just-Legal]

Well, if I WANTED any lass to be in charge of me, that one would do. Not really into femdom, though.

*raises eyebrow*

Who me?

 

[WyoD_S]

Hello WyoD_S! Welcome to the AH!

I see Ogg has done a fine job while I was out. Do you have any futher questions?

Thanks Congrats on getting published!

No questions at the moment, I'm sure I'll come up with something soon though.

 

[3113]

So...you write tentacle porn?

Cuddlefish porn. I like to cuddle.

 

[Just-Legal]

Cuddlefish porn. I like to cuddle.

*snuggle*

 

[Just-Legal]

*watches the tumbleweed roll by*

Did I scare off the newbies?

 

[fifty5]

*watches the tumbleweed roll by*

Did I scare off the newbies?

Shouldn't have.

You welcome anyone, even me!

Love and lust,

 

[she_is_my_addiction]

n00bs rawk.

 

[rydia57]

I have a question even tho I've been here for awhile, I still don't know. What is a chain story, and what's the dif between it and online roleplaying? Is there any difference? i finally got up the guts to ask...lol. Thanx for being thre with the newbie thread JL