How do emotions develop? How do they feel? What happens to our bodies? How do we recognize them in others? How do other authors describe them? Here is an overview of all the emotions we have dealt with in the manther blog so far—with links to the respective articles, of course.
As an erotica writer, it’s important to understand the physical, mental, and emotional responses that accompany arousal in order to create characters and scenes that feel authentic and true to life. Arousal can be triggered by a number of factors, including physical touch, communication, visual stimuli, and more. In this blog post, we’ll go over … Continue reading Understanding the Physical and Mental Reactions of Arousal
As a writer of erotic fiction, the ability to describe emotional states in a compelling manner is essential. Of all the emotions, shock can be one of the most difficult to capture in words. It can be sudden, and overwhelming, and can manifest itself in a variety of physical and emotional responses. However, with the … Continue reading Masterfully Describing Shock: A Guide for Erotic Novel Writers
As writers of erotic novels, we often encounter the image of a submissive woman who enjoys being dominated by a strong man. While this may be a common fantasy, it is important to understand that women who find themselves in abusive or destructive relationships often do not do so willingly in real life. The myth … Continue reading The Myth of Female Masochism: Why women sometimes stay in destructive relationships
For erotic novel writers, mastering the art of describing emotions and physical sensations is essential. When it comes to boredom, it may seem challenging to portray it in a way that is compelling and evocative. However, there is a certain art to capture the essence of boredom without being boring. In this post, we’ll look … Continue reading The Art of Mastering Boredom: Describing it in a Sensual and Evocative Way
Writing about loneliness may seem like a daunting task, but with some exploration and understanding of what it entails, one can describe this complex emotion with skill and depth. As writers, we want to masterfully convey our characters’ emotional experiences, and to do that, we need to understand the physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive reactions … Continue reading Masterfully Describing Loneliness: Understanding the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Cognitive Reactions to Solitud
The topic of nudity and shame has been front and centre of many debates in modern times, especially owing to the rise of naturalism and the normalization of nudity in public spaces. This discussion, however, goes further than just simple, cultural nuances. It crosses over into the zone of mental health and psychology as the … Continue reading Nudity and Shame – A Psychological Exploration
In our society, there is often a strong emphasis on serving certain superficial morals. However, these morals have a tendency to trigger feelings of shame, especially if we are influenced by petit-bourgeois culture. In this blog post, we will explore how petty-bourgeois moral codes affect our shame impulse. What exactly is petty-bourgeois morality? Petty bourgeois … Continue reading The connection between petty bourgeois morality and shame
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of excitement – a state that often plays a major role in prose. Describing excited people can create a compelling and dynamic atmosphere in our stories, but sometimes it can be a challenge to authentically portray all the different facets of this state. In this post, we’ll look … Continue reading Masterfully describe excitement
Are you struggling to give your characters the powerful expression of oppression that does justice to its complexity? Do you feel overwhelmed by how deeply it can affect a person’s mental, emotional, physical and cognitive levels? As erotic writers, we may know how these emotions play out in our stories. But when it comes time … Continue reading Oppression in Creative Writing
Literature lives from emotions. That’s why it’s important for us authors to understand emotions and describe them as vividly as possible. Our series on emotions today is about one of the strongest feelings: hate. Physical signalsMental reactionsEmotional reactionsCognitive reactions Main triggers for hateCase studyProse Physical signals: Facial expressions: A person who hates may show an … Continue reading Hate in Creative Writing
