Have you ever wondered why it’s so damn hard to write about sex without falling into pornographic clichés or sliding into prudish euphemisms? Australian author Krissy Kneen hasn’t just mastered this narrow path—she’s blazed an entirely new trail through the thicket of our sexual wilderness. With books like “Affection,” “Triptych,” and “Adventures in the Sex … Continue reading Krissy Kneen: The Cartographer of Our Sexual Wilderness
Have you ever read a book that simultaneously aroused and made you shudder? A book that blurred the boundaries of your body and asked: What is real? What is possible? And most importantly: Who does your body actually belong to? Carmen Maria Machado, with her short story collection “Her Body and Other Parties” (2017), has … Continue reading Carmen Maria Machado: When Eroticism Meets Horror – A Revolution for Erotic Literature
The Hidden Landscape of Touch The neck—that slender bridge between thought and feeling—harbors a universe of sensual possibilities often merely brushed against in erotic literature. Yet concealed here lies a landscape of nuance that can enrich your prose with a new dimension of intimacy. As writers of erotic literature, you seek those hidden pathways leading … Continue reading The Neck in Creative Writing: A Guide
As writers of erotic literature today, we face an exciting challenge: How can we create eroticism beyond outdated gender clichés? Let’s take a closer look at how you can forge new paths in your writing. The Burden of Tradition Traditionally, the female mouth was often reduced to passive qualities: “soft lips,” “gently curved mouth,” “invitingly … Continue reading Breaking Stereotypes: The Mouth in Modern Erotic Literature
Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” (2018) stands as a prime example of Weird Girl Fiction. The story of a young woman who retreats into a medication-induced year of sleep demonstrates perfectly how to create unconventional female characters while radically subverting societal expectations. The Anti-Heroine The unnamed protagonist is wealthy, attractive, and … Continue reading Ottessa Moshfegh’s “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” as a Milestone of Weird Girl Fiction
At the heart of contemporary literature, a fascinating genre has emerged and gained increasing popularity: Weird Girl Fiction. As an author, you should be familiar with this genre as it offers exciting opportunities to portray modern female characters in authentic and multi-layered ways. The Emergence of a Genre Weird Girl Fiction emerged as a countermovement … Continue reading Weird Girl Fiction: The Art of Unconventional Heroines
New adult novels focus on the phase of life when young adults are learning who they are, what they want, and how to navigate the world. A central part of this journey is understanding and accepting one’s body. Many of us have experienced this struggle: feeling insecure about our own reflection in the mirror, striving … Continue reading From self-doubt to self-love: body acceptance in new adult literature
Continuous Open Bidding (COB) is an informal recruitment process used by student fraternities to accept new members outside of the formal main recruitment period, which usually takes place in the fall. Purpose: COB is designed to give fraternities that have not met their quota or their chapter’s total membership after formal recruitment the opportunity to … Continue reading “Spring COB” in the life of a fraternity
Although both events involve social interactions between members of different fraternities and sororities, a mixer is not the same as a crush party. While mixers are more about meeting new people and making friends, crush parties are designed to promote romantic or platonic relationships between members of different organizations. A crush party in the context … Continue reading The difference between crush parties and mixers
1. The Basic Idea A young woman is planning a private fashion show as a special gift for her partner. She wants to present various outfits, from elegant to seductive. Due to a series of unforeseen events, the evening turns out differently than planned – what at first seems embarrassing ultimately leads to a deeper … Continue reading Development of an ENF Christmas story: The Perfect Moment
