Be a Sex-Writing Strumpet

This how-to book, by a writer who has published many romances and urban fantasies under several imprints, teaches readers to write the intimate scenes that romance fans look for. Its advice runs from building the setting for a love scene through to bringing the encounter to its climax.

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Throughout, the author draws examples from her own books and from those of other writers, showing the techniques that professional authors use to make such scenes work. The practical tips are meant for anyone who wants to write erotic fiction for their own stories.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 170 pages

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