APRIL 2019 WORKSHOP SERIES: EROTICA

Week 1. April 4, 2019

Introduction to Erotica: What is Erotica and Why Should You Write It?

  • Objective: By the end of this class, you will have a strong understanding of what erotica is and why you should write it. We will also explore:

  • * Should you use a pen name? Overcoming the fear of your mother reading it.

  • * What is your motivation for writing erotica? To affirm yourself? To “out” yourself? To vicariously live a fantasy through your writing that you’re too afraid to experience in real life? To make a strong statement about something?

Week 2. April 11, 2019

Plot/Story

  • Erotica is Not Porn: You Need a Strong Story & Plot!

  • Objective: By the end of this class, you will have a solid understanding of how to craft a powerful plot and engaging story for your erotic novel, novella, or vignette. We will also explore:

  • * Should you use a pen name? Overcoming the fear of your mother reading it.

  • * What is your motivation for writing erotica? To affirm yourself? To “out” yourself? To vicariously live a fantasy through your writing that you’re too afraid to experience in real life? To make a strong statement about something?

Week 2. April 18, 2019

Characters

  • Creating Captivating Characters: Real People, Not Sex Robots!

  • Objective: By the end of this class, you will have know how to create captivating characters to populate your erotic stories. We will also explore:

  • * How to create fascinating, unique characters.

  • * How to weave their sexual desires and preferences into their backstory so explain why their lifestyle.

  • * How to create interesting story arcs for each character’s development from start to finish.

Week 4. April 25, 2019

  • Sex Scenes That Sizzle

  • Objective: By the end of this class, you will have know how to write sex scenes that are unique and engaging -- without being cliché or confusing. To do this, we also explore:

  • How to avoid writing about a tangle of limbs punctuated by titillating words.

  • How to describe the intense emotions and physical sensations, good and bad, that occur in characters engaged in lust, love, and spiritual connection.

  • How to write realistic, unique dialogue for characters in l

  • How to create unique love scenes with settings, dialogue, feelings, plot twists, conflict.