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 Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 9:16 pm
A few questions actually, just looking for some opinions and maybe advice about writing such a sensitive topic.
So what do you think of sex in literature? How much is too much? Is it appropriate to have it in the first few chapters of a novel?
I hope you're all well and thanks for your input smile
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 2:33 am
There's nothing wrong with having it in the first few chapters of a novel, but I think the level of appropriateness varies with the genre you're writing. For example, I never could figure out why people would have time for romantic subplots if they're, like, running from zombies or something...
I can only give opinions, no advice.
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 3:51 am
WickedREMY There's nothing wrong with having it in the first few chapters of a novel, but I think the level of appropriateness varies with the genre you're writing. For example, I never could figure out why people would have time for romantic subplots if they're, like, running from zombies or something... I can only give opinions, no advice. Thanks Remy smile It's a romance so luckily the sex fits =P I might do some searching for tips on writing sex scenes. I've written them before but a little more knowledge can't hurt smile Thanks again
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 4:44 am
I think sex is always appropriate. It's part of the human experience and deserves to be acknowledged. Whether or not it's necessary to include it is another matter.
I don't think sex scenes are usually needed. Sex can be an important part of a character's development, but for me, as a reader, it's enough to know that sex has occurred. I'm likely to skim over any detailed description of the act because I want to get back to the meat of the story. It's unlikely that the characters are going to have an epiphany with every new position.
But if you want to have sex scenes, then go for it.
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 3:32 pm
Really, really, really, really, really, really, depends on the scene and story and the set up and all. If there's a specific detail you want in the sex, well then it's hard avoiding it, but prefferably instead of making it practical porn, don't go into exact detail. Although it may work in some cases, in some other cases it makes the literature feel cheap and something you would find in a Dollar store. But as a said, you can avoid the cheap feeling if you have it placed accordingly. So be careful if it's an absolute must.
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Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 7:59 pm
Sex scenes are great, but not always important for the story. To be honest I don't go hot and heavy with my sex scenes. I read some of the stuff my friends write and I'm just like "GOOD GAH that can happen? Clearly I've been doing it wrong..." emotion_jawdrop
Yeah, emotion_eyebrow , anyways they made think too much about the sex scene that I forgot about the important details I was suppose to know for the next plot relevant scene. So what I do is I have a romantic scene where the characters could have ecstasy. And if they do I focus on the emotion and the bonding between the two, not who's on top, whether or not certain body parts are here or there, and especially not who finished first. I find all that stuff distracting and a bit smutty.
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:04 pm
I don't know. It depends on the genre. And it also depends on the description you use. Also if it is part of a series. In the first book of a series and in the first few chapters and it's a descriptive in depth scene then I wouldn't like it because it gives me the impression that this series or even single book will be mostly about sex. Don't get me wrong, sex is great but I read a book for the story not to read in depth sex scenes every other chapter.
On the other hand, if done well I might still like it too. If it is used as a tool to display maybe a characters behavior (like a guy or girl who sleeps around) than it works out. It ultimately all comes down to content and how much detail you put into and the REASON you wrote it for.
Also don't forget to write the actual story and don't dedicate a quarter of the book to sex. If you know anything about the Anita Blake series, it becomes that way later and is ultimately one of the reasons I stopped reading it. I'm not exaggerating on that either. When I left off the main character had built up a harem of AT LEAST 5 men.... (I'm pretty sure there was more but it's been so long I can't remember.)
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