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Click hereI allow the characters to lead the story... to guide me where it should go. Which is why I think I have interesting characters... they evolve right before my eyes... right on my keyboard. This is what continues to make writing fun for me, since I can be surprised by my own writing.
But if you prefer structure, then create character sketches of your main characters and a plot outline. That doesn't work for me at all... but perhaps it will for you.
NINETEEN: PUT YOURSELF IN THE STORY
I don't mean actually being pretentious and writing yourself into the story as a character (although I am pretentious, and I do write myself into some of my stories... often too much), But what I'm suggesting is putting your own personality in your stories.
For me it's nylons... pantyhose... stockings... thigh highs...
For me it's putting my fantasies out there.
For me it's creating submissive characters that have some resemblance to me (which is why my most common profession for a character is teaching).
In the end, allow the readers to get to know you a little through your words.
TWENTY: HAVE FUN
I wouldn't do this if I didn't enjoy it.
Yes, I love the comments.
Yes, I check the scores, especially the first couple of days.
Yes, I love the emails.
Yes, I enjoy seeing my stories at the top of lists, and so forth.
But mostly, I enjoy writing. I enjoy going back and re-reading old stories I've sometimes forgotten about. Sometimes I smile and think something was really good. Other times I sigh and think it was a piece of shit.
Regardless, they're mine.
Each of them define a moment in my past.
And because you'll be criticized, get negative comments, get low scores, get a story completely ignored simply due to timing... or where it lands on the pages or on the new stories lists... and on those days you might feel frustrated or discouraged... then write for yourself... write what you want to write... and... as I said... have fun.
BONUS NOTE (SINCE I DON'T LIKE ODD NUMBERS)
What do some of the letters beside a story mean?
1. If you see a story with a RED H, it indicates this is a HOT story which is 4.50 or higher.
2. An AQUA W indicates a WINNING STORY. This could be for finishing first, second or third in a Literotica contest, or for winning a year-end award.
3. A YELLOW N simply means the story is NEW (released within the last seven days).
4. A GREEN E indicates an editor's choice, which sadly, I have never received in all this time.
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Thanks for reading. If you have any questions, then ask away. I've already begun preparing for Twenty Questions 2022.
Jasmine, July 2022.
- COMMENTS
I believe a person should write about something they have experience with. You feel more confident and most likely are able to go into detail. Don't downplay yourself saying I have never done anything erotic, or nobody would like what I did. A female friend took me to a dance. I found out upon arrival we were two females at a clothing/optional function. I thought that was interesting enough to write about and how I found myself completely naked in a room full of strangers.
I am thinking of trying my hand at writing erotica and your advice is inspiring and, I think, will be very helpful.
Thanks - very helpful and easy to read advice. I'm contemplating my first story - a bit of therapy for a frustrated old git! (might be my nom de plume perhaps?) I'll read more of your writing now! ...... and then re-read your how to advice before I finish my attempt.
Surely I'm not the only person for whom aunt/nephew stories - especially with groups of aunts - are a major turn-on.
"BONUS NOTE (SINCE I DON'T LIKE ODD NUMBERS)"
But isn't that the twenty-first note?
Thank you, Jasmine. Your advice is timely and well-told.
I have trouble finding an editor, expecting one to fall out of the sky, somehow. When I've had a piece pass through the eyes and brain of an editor, it invariably got better. The best editors have the ability to keep the story identifiably mine, while just making it more readable and sensible.
Gotta find an editor who might be willing to give my stuff a once-over.
Yours, Hannah
This was fascinating to read. Thank you for it. I do have a desire to write and mainly around personal experiences spiced up a little … a little seasoning can often make things taste better!
I have read many of your stories and always enjoy them. Keep up the great work!
Although I doubt I will ever write stories, I did find it very interesting to read your thoughts. I have long been a fan of many of your stories and I am sure that there are many who will be inspired to try their hand at putting their pen and imagination to the test after reading this piece.
Thank you for your insight. This was extremely helpful. I think I am going to finally attempt to dip my toes into the liteferotica waters and try my hand at writing one or more stories that I have swimming in my head. I haven't written a erotic in many years, but with your overview of your approach in navigating the platform, and your personal writing approach has help me to try my luck.
Thank you so much for the advices! I think they are really helpful for a lot of us!
Thanks for your thoughts on successful writing - you obviously have been very prolific and successful so the advice is appreciated. Categories do matter - I was surprised at the number of views for my first Incest story last month, and still haven't recovered from the trolls commenting on what I think is a hot little Loving Wives story. The same type of story in another category doesn't get that kind of reception. Still puzzles me why people who hate the theme read stories in the theme. I enjoy much of your work but avoid the categories that aren't for me. Having said all of that, I write first of all for me - expressing my fantasies as best I can. I hope others enjoy them too. Again, thanks!
That was very helpful. I'm going to try and expand my categories and use some of your tips going forward.
Thanks - Cindy
Very informative. I also think that you have a very good time writing. Maybe you just take that for granted ! WHATEVER ! Keep WRITING ! 5 stars !
Thanks for your advice. I've been a lurker on Lit for years, but I finally have a story in mind I really want to tell; any tips from such a successful author are most welcome.
566. This was helpful to understand your mindset and the explanation of the descriptive symbols will be a help in choosing future reads. May I suggest that a reason for lower ratings on some sequels could be that your sequels tend to follow at a major time lapse and thus are lost to many readers who have moved on. I know that I would prefer to read and complete a story on my initial read rather than try to remember often to return to a subject to check on a possible continuation. And never finding the promised, suggested, or indicated continuation is a real turn off. I know few or no people do this, but I would like to see some type of numbering system for those of you with a large number of stories. It would make it easier to keep up with all the additions not in alphabetical order. You will note that I number as I read, but even so, it is difficult not to miss new additions. Thanks for a seemingly endless supply of erotica.