How to Write Erotica, Rachel Kramer Bussel
How to Write Erotica, Rachel Kramer Bussel
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How to Write Erotica

Author: Rachel Kramer Bussel

Narrator: Cindy Harden

Unabridged: 6 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/14/2023


Synopsis

Have you had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you've wanted to write but weren't sure how or where to start? Let renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas, and novels. In this guide, Bussel takes her twenty plus years of experience in the genre and walks writers through the ins and outs of erotic writing. Whether you want to see your work on the shelves of bookstores, pen sexy stories or letters, or simply explore your creativity, How to Write Erotica will put you on the path to becoming the next Anaïs Nin!

Having taught erotic writing workshops at universities, conferences, and sex toy stores, Bussel knows how to make even those who blush at the word "sex" feel comfortable putting pen to paper.

Aspiring erotic authors will learn everything they need to know about gaining inspiration from their surroundings, breaking into publishing, promoting their work, and making a name for themselves. You don't need a degree, writing experience, or sexual experience to write good erotica. All you need is a keen imagination and a willingness to follow your lusty mind.

Contains mature themes.

About Rachel Kramer Bussel

Rachel Kramer Bussel is a writer, editor, event organizer, and erotica writing instructor. She's edited over seventy anthologies, including The Big Book of Orgasms, Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, Dirty Dates, On Fire, Spanked, Please, Sir, and Please, Ma'am, and is the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series editor. Her nonfiction has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Marie Claire, O, the Oprah magazine, elle.com, Salon, Slate, Time.com, the Village Voice, and numerous other publications.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ryan on April 18, 2025

This was a fine guide for generating ideas and finding some inspiration. But, it could've... GONE DEEPER! (Sorry.) One thing that occurred to me while reading this is that it's not for aspiring erotica writers. It's probably a nice tool for successful writers who want to write, or keep writing eroti......more

Goodreads review by Mickey Calderone Casario on November 18, 2023

The book gave great tips about publishing. Some of the snippets of erotica and the tips about finding synonyms and/or euphemisms were exactly what you’d expect from bad erotica, though there were no mention of “love caves” or “fun sticks.” I’d still recommend reading it even for the bad parts becaus......more

Goodreads review by Mischa on June 11, 2023

How to Write Erotica is an excellent read for anyone looking to create sexy and sensual stories in fiction or non-fiction. I also recommend taking a course taught by Rachel Kramer Bussel when available. She's capable of pulling the best story possible out of you if you're dedicated to listening and l......more

Goodreads review by Elise on January 01, 2024

I didn't really have expectations around this book and I think it was mostly better than I expected. There are a lot of writing prompts and really practical tips in here around both the writing process it self and also the business/publishing side of things. The author also really makes a point to b......more

Goodreads review by Anita on July 24, 2024

A work read! Very accessible thorough primer. I appreciated the specificity of the examples and the wide range of prompts! I think this is a great resource for aspiring writers and just folks who want to try erotica for fun!......more