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⌈ Secret Post #2594 ⌋

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Writing engaging smut

[(Anonymous)]

I suppose this actually goes for all writing, really, but it's a PWP I'm currently struggling with. My problem is that I'm good at writing the action part and not too terrible with dialogue, but I can't seem to add any emotional punch in between. Maybe I just don't have the perspective when it comes to my own writing, but I don't think I put any feelings in. It all seems very mechanical. I'm not even entirely sure how to describe the problem, but hopefully the idea is getting across?

I would welcome either links to other peoples' meta (I miss metafandom and if there is somewhere similar still active, please do let me know!) on the subject, or any advice people can give about adding that extra something. It's pretty late for me, so I might not be active for too long, sorry.

Re: Writing engaging smut

[(Anonymous)]

Honestly... I just write out my sexual fantasies. I forget about anybody else who might read it, and just write what turns me on. And feelings happen to be a big part of my sexual fantasies, so that might be part of it.

Is it the type of sex you're writing that you're just not into? Don't force it, and write a different type of sex.

Possible TMI, but sometimes I have to get naked when I write smut. Have you tried masturbating, getting yourself into a sexy mood, or watching porn before you write? Just get yourself in a sexy mindset.

Re: Writing engaging smut

[(Anonymous)]

I do the same thing. I just think up a scene that I find hot and roll with that. It usually helps if it's something I've previously masturbated to before, though.

Re: Writing engaging smut

[(Anonymous)]

Ha, not the problem. I am totally into it at the time of writing, but then I read it back and I think: well, yes, I know what's happening, but there isn't much zing! I do a lot better with smut than with regular action, actually, because there are physical things that can be substituted for emotions, like a racing heart or not being able to meet someone's eyes or look away. My non-smut is very dry.

Re: Writing engaging smut

[(Anonymous)]

It should resonate with something in canon, or with something connected to canon. Have it parallel something, or be motivated by something, or lead to something, that matters in canon. This does not have to be remotely plotty -- it should just have some thematic resonance. Which basically comes down to this: it should matter that you are writing a fanfic for these particular characters, rather than writing a porny scene with these characters' names inserted into it. It doesn't have to matter in any deep, serious, or high-concept way. But it should matter.

For some examples: the thematic resonance could be regarding the character dynamics, issues, tensions, ideas, whatever. Or perhaps, if the characters' jobs are a big focus in canon, you could have them be relieving stress from the job, or be motivated by something they experienced or someone they interacted with on the job, or their encounter could be framed by their job (like, coming home late after a long day of not being able to interact much). Or perhaps the setting of the canon is conspicuous and important to the atmosphere of the canon, so you can make the characters sensually aware of their setting during their encounter. Or perhaps you can explicitly link the encounter to a specific canon event or idea.

There's lots of ways. But basically, the primary thing to remember is that it should matter, in some way, that you're writing fanfic, not original fic, and it should matter, in some small way, that you're writing about these characters.

Re: Writing engaging smut

[(Anonymous)]

This is really good advice. I'd like to think that I always have canon in mind when I write, but I bet I don't! Thank you :)