Have you ever wondered why some erotica authors seem more popular than others? Is there some secret formula for writing a popular erotica story? Yes, actually, there is—at least to some degree. Every erotica niche or fetish has its own essential theme, something that a majority of readers are looking for when they click on a story. These vary, of… Read More
Erotica Sustainability
There are plenty of midlist authors out there who have faded into oblivion. Not many authors can look forward to a career life-span of someone like Stephen King or James Patterson, or even Anne Rice. Some say epublishing is going to change all of that. Now books won’t ever go “out of print.” They’re all going to be on the… Read More
Top Ten Myths About Erotica Writers
TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT EROTICA WRITERS 1. We’re sex experts. I can’t tell you how many emails I’ve received over the years asking for sexual advice from readers who were sure, since I write about sex, I must have the answers they’re looking for. While I, personally, do happen to have a degree in psychology, I’m not a sexual therapist… Read More
Erotica Gravy Train
My brother-in-law says he wants to write an erotic book. What he really means is: I want to get rich. Everyone is talking about erotica lately. The words “mommy-porn” are on everyone’s lips, from Dr. Phil to Dr. Oz to the ladies of The View. E.L. James’ “Shades” series has pushed erotica and erotic romance into the mainstream spotlight. Suddenly… Read More
Under Pressure
I feel your pain, Calvin. I, too, suck with the whole “write 2000 words every day” creedo. The lure of the Internetz (those damned LOL catz!) and the siren call of nature (my garden won’t grow without me!) and the day-to-day existence of trying to keep up with life are just excuses, I know. I should just do it. Just… Read More
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SELENA KITT ON SALE FULL LENGTH NOVELS NOW JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME! THE SURRENDER OF PERSEPHONE by Selena Kitt BLIND DATE by Selena Kitt THE SONG OF ORPHEUS by Selena Kitt FALLING DOWN by Selena Kitt
Guest Post: Writing Real Sex
My Guest Post over at Dun Scaith. Please post comments there! ————————– “How do you write such hot sex scenes?” This is the erotic writer’s equivalent to the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” My response? “Hell if I know!” I’m an intuitive writer. I sit down and I write. I’m not entirely sure how I do what I… Read More