How to Write Erotica by Rachel Kramer Bussel
In this nonfiction craft guide, renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers through the ins and outs of erotic writing. If you've had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you've wanted to write but weren't sure how to go about it, let Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas or novels. Having taught erotic writing workshops at universities, conferences and sex toy stores across the world and online, Bussel not only knows how to write, but also how to make even those who blush at the word 'sex' feel comfortable putting pen to paper. You don't need an advanced degree, previous writing experience or sexual experience to write good erotica. All you need is a keen imagination and a willingness to follow where your mind takes you. Through practical examples from her own writing process, erotica excerpts and interviews with over a dozen successful erotic authors, along with numerous writing prompts and tips, Bussel breaks down the practice of penning erotica with her easy-to-follow method. She shows readers of all genders how to get inspiration from your everyday surroundings, your personal life, news stories, sex toys and more. This book shares all you need to know about breaking into publishing, promoting your work and making a name for yourself as an erotic writer. From pseudonyms to BDSM, overcoming writer's block and crafting sultry, believable characters, Bussel's advice will have you seeing erotic possibilities everywhere. In this indispensable book, you'll learn everything you need to know to be the next Ana¯s Nin. Whether you want to see your writing on bookstore shelves, write sexy stories or letters for a partner or simply explore your creativity, this erotic writing guide is for you.Rachel Kramer Bussel is a New York City-based writer. She is a Contributing Editor of Penthouse and a Senior Editor at Penthouse Variations. Bottoms Up, Spanked, The Mile High Club, Do Not Disturb: Hotel Sex Tales, Tasting Him, Tasting Her, Dirty Girls, Rubber Sex, Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z 1 and 2, Sex and Candy, Yes, Sir, Yes, Ma'am, He's on Top, She's on Top, Caught Looking, Hide and Seek, Crossdressing, Ultimate Undies, Hottest Soles, Lambda Liter, First Best Sex Writing 2009 for Sex and Relationships, and a tie between Tasting Him: Oral Sex Tales and Tasting Her: Oral Sex Stories for erotica, were all gold winners at the 2009 IPPY (Independent Publisher) Awards. Her debut novel, Everything But..., will be released in November 2010 by Harlequin's Spice label, and her first non-fiction book, The Art of the Erotic Love Letter, will be released in Autumn 2010 by Cleis Publishing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781627783194 |
| ISBN 10 | 1627783199 |
| Title | How to Write Erotica |
| Author | Rachel Kramer Bussel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cleis Press |
| Year published | 2023-02-16 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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