Let’s face it, we have all read some erotic literature that made us cringe, gag or even furiously throw the book against the wall. But have you ever wondered what makes a great piece of erotic fiction? It’s not just steamy sex scenes or graphic descriptions of body parts. A good erotic novel has a … Continue reading The Art of Plotting in Erotic Literature
When we think about the human body and its powers of seduction, our mind usually jumps to the classic markers of sexuality: the cleavage, the curves, the legs, and the backside. Rarely do we hear much about the belly button, this cute little divot that sits sandwiched between our abs. But writers throughout history have … Continue reading Finding the Sensual Side of the Belly Button
How Shame Boundaries are Pushed to the Extreme Reality TV has become an undeniable guilty pleasure for many viewers. From The Bachelor to Survivor, we love to watch the drama unfold before our eyes as participants compete against each other for a prize. However, have you ever stopped to consider how these reality shows influence … Continue reading The dramaturgy of casting shows
Adding Sensory Details in Creative Writing As a writer, painting vivid images with words is your forte. However, writers often forget the sense of touch within their storytelling. The sense of touch can add another layer to your story, providing readers with a sensory experience that enhances the emotions and tone. So, let’s dive into … Continue reading The Power of Touch
Hell Week, also known as Recruitment Week or Rush Week, is a term used in American sororities to refer to an intense period of recruitment activities where potential new members (PNMs) participate in various events and activities to determine their compatibility with a sorority and potentially receive an invitation to join. During Hell Week, PNMs … Continue reading What does the term Hell Week mean?
The concept of signature looks is common among American sororities. It is a type of outfit worn by members of a sorority and is often associated with the sorority itself. There are many different types of Signature Looks used by Sororities. An example would be t-shirts with the Sorority name or certain colors associated with … Continue reading Signature Look
Are we all voyeurists? The answer is: to a certain extent, yes. Studies have shown that most people now regularly look at naked people, whether in movies or on the Internet – and enjoy it. But what is the difference between normal interest in intimacy and voyeurism? Voyeurism is about watching people perform intimate acts … Continue reading Understanding voyeurism
The Greatest Poet You’re Not Reading If you’re a writer, chances are you’ve heard of Homer, Virgil, and Ovid. But have you heard of Sappho? She’s one of the most influential poets in history, and yet her work isn’t as widely known as it should be. Sappho is a poet that every writer, especially female … Continue reading Sappho – poet of lesbian love
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
Nudity has been used in theater for centuries, with examples dating back to ancient Greek theater. In fact, nudity was a common element in Greek tragedies and comedies, in which actors often appeared nude. In some cases, nudity served to portray characters such as gods or heroes who would embody ideals of physical beauty and … Continue reading Naked in Public 4: Shakespeare’s The Tempest – nude in New York Central Park
