I'm not sure why I write erotica. I just love it. I often write about friends that share a desire to be together, even though we never actually do so. And what better way to explore you inner desires?
The Almighty Space Potato
I write erotica because I can become creative and it really mellows me out.
Therapy.
Also, it helps me to work through the desires I have - to understand them better.
Oh dang it. This is for women only. Sorry, please ignore the dumb guy.
It's not something I take seriously.
For me and my friend Diane - who helps me write my stories - writing erotica is merely a bit of fun to fritter away the hours as we drink wine, chat and ultimately...well, I'll leave the rest to your imagination.
Sorry Natasha, I wouldn't have thought my experiences of writing erotica would be appropriate for your magazine.
I write erotica (many times dark) because my mind travels in that direction. Ninety eight percent of what I write goes to my documents or shared with special friends. Porn is easy for me...but I do have a problem with punctuations. That is why I don't published more. Genres are my special suit.
Okay, I'm A GUY!!!
To get me looking like the photo you see on AVATAR took HOURS in make-up but...
It's an interesting question.
I write about sex for several reasons. The classic 'write what you know' rule obviously applies, but I think it goes deeper. Writing erotica allows us/me to EXPLORE avenues we've considered but not wandered down... I think it's VITALLY IMPORTANT, when writing intelligent erotica, to know that you have an aware audience of readers; it's why I write for LUSH STORIES and LS only...
Of course not everyone here is so discerning but in my experience the readership/membership here is very 'quality aware' and it shows in comments, votes etc... And I say that as a writer who does not get as many hits as others.
The other factor is STYLE of story. Again, this is another reason I favour LS. On the site there is every style of story, from Flash Fuck Fiction to the most love-lorn romanticism, and yet the diligence of the moderating crew ensures that only COMPETENT pieces are posted in whatever category or genre.
I hope you will post a link to your finished piece when it is published.
xx SF
(Incidentally, I worked professionally as a journalist for over a decade and NEVER ONCE did I nor anyone I worked for EVER pay an interviewee... Not for print. Radio/TV etc different deal!) Mind you, I worked for ARTS magazines and National Newspaper Supplements... I know SOME newspapers PAY people for stories. And get what they pay for.
xx SF
I write erotica because I wanted to see more stories like the classics. However, since I am not that good, I write what I like.
Writing helps me to escape my own reality. With my job and conservative family I can't be the sexy, balls to the wall woman I sometimes write about. It's nice to lose yourself in a character.
Well I have been blessed (?) with an overactive imagination and a high sex drive. A dangerous combination to be sure, and so writing stories like this helps me get my imaginings out - which of course only makes room for more!
I find that in my writing I can explore avenues and aspects that otherwise I would not be able to. And while it is a challenge for me to write, say a lesbian story, it gives me a chance to see things from another's point of view which I feel helps me relate better in real life.
I have a high sex drive and have had elaborate sexual fantasies ever since I can remember which have only existed in my head until recently. I started reading erotica when visual pornography became boring and repetitive, and decided to try writing stories myself.
I write mostly for my own pleasure. There's nothing quite like your own words to turn you on. Unlike reading other peoples stories you choose the path that arouses you most.
If there are people reading this who have never tried writing, please give it a go. It's a great way to arouse your body & mind.
Deb. X
My story is kind of a different one. A friend of mine joined a website to meet men for affairs. She told my friend and me all about her adventures.
I created a profile and was amazed with all the people that wrote to me. Now I never met anybody but just talked to lots of people. I had started to have cyber sex and a few people told me that I was really good at storytelling and told me to try and write a story. I did and sent it to all the friends I made on that website.
One of the men said that there were websites that accepted erotic stories. I joined a few of them and submitted my work. I was shocked with the feedback that I received. So, I then started my erotica journey.
I always refer to myself as the bored housewife. I have a very creative imagination and a very high sex drive. I think they go hand and hand with each other. I love to create fantasies and sexual scenarios. I also have taken requests from my readers and will write stories and or poems at their request. I have a really good following and enjoy writing stories in all different categories. I like to challenge myself with things I know nothing about.
I have been writing now for two years. Hopefully someday, I'd like to put out an ebook.
Hugs,
Mysteria
Its like a few other things I do, I just feel compelled to. It feels natural. It's great fun and very fulfilling.
I don't write erotica. Erotica writes me.
