Erotic Writing 101
Sex 2.0 opened my eyes to a number of positive things, but one negative that I was painfully aware of throughout Rachel Kramer Bussel’s “Erotic Writing 101″ session was that I have a hard time sharing my ideas when placed into a group setting.
Her class was fun, she told us about writing techniques and gave us story starters to work with and set us free in little 5 minute frenzies of writing. Afterwards she asked us to share. I wasn’t too happy with my first work, since about 3 minutes in I erased what I had and started over. By the time the second prompt was given I was in turtle mode. I got so embarrassed and shy that I hardly even looked around the room.
When the session ended I jetted out of the room. I had written a lot, but felt bad that I didn’t share any of my ideas. When we got home and I read them to Ellie, she thought they were wonderful so I decided I’d share a couple of them with you.
Prompt - “Write an erotic story using two sex toys.”
I slid my warm hands across the downy flesh of her stomach and let them rest on top of the thin lace ruffle of her panties. She wanted to do this for so long, but she was scared, and I wanted to make sure it was special.
I looked into her eyes and she nodded gently to me. She lifted her torso slightly and let me pull her panties off. I could smell her wetness in the air, soft and calming.
I quickly unwrapped a condom and asked, “the carrot or a cucumber?”
Prompt - “Write about something alien or unfamiliar to you.”
Standing in front of the window of my room, I peered at the person on the other side, she was as large as life and staring at me too. I don’t think she could see me but I’m sure that she could feel my presence.
She brushed her hand carelessly across her breast and sighed at me. I stared at her face trying to impose my will on her through the glass.
She reacted slowly at first, but after a moment she was shaking. I commanded her silently to undress. Her blouse flew off and she wrestled with the clasp of her bra. A bead of sweat rolled across her forehead as her bra hit the floor revealing my hairy chest and tiny nipples.
These are awesomely humorous and unexpected.
Comment by Ellie — April 21, 2008 @ 12:21 am
These are so good! You should totally submit some stuff to RKB.
I didn’t tell you and Ellie, but I wrote about the two of you for the first assignment when we were supposed to write about the conference in some way (and I hadn’t even met you yet). If was any good, I’d share it with you.
;)
MM
Oooh.. you’ve piqued my interest. Expect a private message ;) - Jay
Comment by MistressMaeve — April 21, 2008 @ 1:47 am
I was in that workshop, too, and Rachel was wonderful. Both of these excerpts are awesome. I am so impressed with what fully developed ideas people can come up with in just 5 minutes.
I would have loved to hear you read them.
Thank you so much. You might still get a chance to “hear” them, as we’re making another podcast for Bedroom Radio soon.
It was wonderful to meet you later in the day. Have you started that blog that you mentioned yet during the session? - Jay
Comment by Sex&Clothes — April 21, 2008 @ 1:57 am
If I had known you were having issues I would have nudged you or maybe dared you. Or better yet, offered to read mine if you read yours. Nice work! I was pleasantly surprised with what I came up with also, but I have yet to share it.
Haha, we could have had an after session meeting and shared ours with each other. I’d love to hear what you came up with - Jay
Comment by Starre — April 22, 2008 @ 3:53 am
I had the same problem. Boo to me for not being confident in my work.
Yeah, we all suck :) - Jay
Comment by Sakura — April 22, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
Thanks for asking. It’s up, but I haven’t done much with it. Mostly just getting a feel for the look and the direction. I always follow an organic approach to most things that I do, so I’ll see what happens.
sexandclothes.wordpress.com
Looking good so far, thanks for the link! - Jay
Comment by Sex&Clothes — April 23, 2008 @ 1:51 am