Lizzie Blackwood
@lizzieblackwood.bsky.social
She/her. Queer Romantic Speculative Fiction writer, artsy craftsy person, and certified bog witch. Member of @hookandquillpress.com. 🚫genAI
Website: lizzieblackwood.com
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Website: lizzieblackwood.com
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Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
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How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
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#Smutcember
There are several factors that go into the decision. What's right for the characters, the tone/verbiage that's appropriate for the book, and the level of explicitness that makes sense for the genre. For Thief of Death specifically 🧵
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There are several factors that go into the decision. What's right for the characters, the tone/verbiage that's appropriate for the book, and the level of explicitness that makes sense for the genre. For Thief of Death specifically 🧵
#Wrencer #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
#Smutcember
There are several factors that go into the decision. What's right for the characters, the tone/verbiage that's appropriate for the book, and the level of explicitness that makes sense for the genre. For Thief of Death specifically 🧵
#Wrencer #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
There are several factors that go into the decision. What's right for the characters, the tone/verbiage that's appropriate for the book, and the level of explicitness that makes sense for the genre. For Thief of Death specifically 🧵
#Wrencer #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
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Very good list of indies here 👀
It is Indie Ink Awards season, and I had a hell of a time voting for my favorites. In doing so, I found a ton of new indies I want to read, and some old favorites.
Vote for your indies, and find some new reads for your TBR!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
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Vote for your indies, and find some new reads for your TBR!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
(1/3)
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Very good list of indies here 👀
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I'm so glad you asked! Buckle up:
With every scene, I try to accomplish something that either develops the plot or builds the characters' intimacy, which is to say that there's a certain finish line for each scene that must be reached that moves the characters/plot from point A to B+
#Smutcember
With every scene, I try to accomplish something that either develops the plot or builds the characters' intimacy, which is to say that there's a certain finish line for each scene that must be reached that moves the characters/plot from point A to B+
#Smutcember
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I'm so glad you asked! Buckle up:
With every scene, I try to accomplish something that either develops the plot or builds the characters' intimacy, which is to say that there's a certain finish line for each scene that must be reached that moves the characters/plot from point A to B+
#Smutcember
With every scene, I try to accomplish something that either develops the plot or builds the characters' intimacy, which is to say that there's a certain finish line for each scene that must be reached that moves the characters/plot from point A to B+
#Smutcember
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#Smutcember
For me it depend on what narratively I'm trying to accomplish. For example if it's similar to a previous scene, there's no new character development etc, there's no point in repeating things, it's enough it's mentioned/implied. Sometimes the build up or the aftercare is the narrstively-
For me it depend on what narratively I'm trying to accomplish. For example if it's similar to a previous scene, there's no new character development etc, there's no point in repeating things, it's enough it's mentioned/implied. Sometimes the build up or the aftercare is the narrstively-
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
#Smutcember
For me it depend on what narratively I'm trying to accomplish. For example if it's similar to a previous scene, there's no new character development etc, there's no point in repeating things, it's enough it's mentioned/implied. Sometimes the build up or the aftercare is the narrstively-
For me it depend on what narratively I'm trying to accomplish. For example if it's similar to a previous scene, there's no new character development etc, there's no point in repeating things, it's enough it's mentioned/implied. Sometimes the build up or the aftercare is the narrstively-
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A15. It depends on a combo of plot, character arcs or setting details.
Sex scenes are lot like action scenes -- you have to consider characters placement & feelings at the time.
Personally, I like good choreography w my chemistry (I was gonna say "vibes w my vibes" but yknow, ace--)
#Smutember
Sex scenes are lot like action scenes -- you have to consider characters placement & feelings at the time.
Personally, I like good choreography w my chemistry (I was gonna say "vibes w my vibes" but yknow, ace--)
#Smutember
December 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A15. It depends on a combo of plot, character arcs or setting details.
Sex scenes are lot like action scenes -- you have to consider characters placement & feelings at the time.
Personally, I like good choreography w my chemistry (I was gonna say "vibes w my vibes" but yknow, ace--)
#Smutember
Sex scenes are lot like action scenes -- you have to consider characters placement & feelings at the time.
Personally, I like good choreography w my chemistry (I was gonna say "vibes w my vibes" but yknow, ace--)
#Smutember
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#SmutCember
It depends on the purpose of the scene. If it's to show an important part of character development or ties into the plot somehow, it will probably be a little longer. If it's only purpose is, "two people fucking/making love," it will probably be shorter. I go with what fits.
It depends on the purpose of the scene. If it's to show an important part of character development or ties into the plot somehow, it will probably be a little longer. If it's only purpose is, "two people fucking/making love," it will probably be shorter. I go with what fits.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#SmutCember
It depends on the purpose of the scene. If it's to show an important part of character development or ties into the plot somehow, it will probably be a little longer. If it's only purpose is, "two people fucking/making love," it will probably be shorter. I go with what fits.
It depends on the purpose of the scene. If it's to show an important part of character development or ties into the plot somehow, it will probably be a little longer. If it's only purpose is, "two people fucking/making love," it will probably be shorter. I go with what fits.
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And voting is officially open! If you read and enjoyed RLH, or if you agree that the cover is awesome, please use the link to cast your vote for Run Like Hell!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
#writingcommunity #booksky #queerwriters #indiebooks #horror #cyberpunk #IndieInkAwards🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
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#writingcommunity #booksky #queerwriters #indiebooks #horror #cyberpunk #IndieInkAwards🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
I asked, and y'all delivered, even in categories I hadn't originally posted about. Thanks so much, everyone! Finalists will be confirmed in January!
#writingcommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indieauthor #indiebooks #horror #cyberpunk #IndieInkAwards🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
#writingcommunity #booksky #writesky #queerwriters #indieauthor #indiebooks #horror #cyberpunk #IndieInkAwards🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
December 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
And voting is officially open! If you read and enjoyed RLH, or if you agree that the cover is awesome, please use the link to cast your vote for Run Like Hell!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
#writingcommunity #booksky #queerwriters #indiebooks #horror #cyberpunk #IndieInkAwards🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
#writingcommunity #booksky #queerwriters #indiebooks #horror #cyberpunk #IndieInkAwards🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 💙📚🪐🩸📚🌈
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It all depends on what the scene needs to convey. If it's moving the plot forward, developing the characters, or both.
There is one sex scene in A CERTAIN DARKNESS that is absolutely integral to both, to the point that the Big Bad couldn't be defeated without it.
#Smutcember
There is one sex scene in A CERTAIN DARKNESS that is absolutely integral to both, to the point that the Big Bad couldn't be defeated without it.
#Smutcember
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It all depends on what the scene needs to convey. If it's moving the plot forward, developing the characters, or both.
There is one sex scene in A CERTAIN DARKNESS that is absolutely integral to both, to the point that the Big Bad couldn't be defeated without it.
#Smutcember
There is one sex scene in A CERTAIN DARKNESS that is absolutely integral to both, to the point that the Big Bad couldn't be defeated without it.
#Smutcember
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Hey #smutcember! Sorry I've fallen behind. Been fighting a case of vertigo and screen time is not fun.
When it comes to how far to take a scene, I kinda go with my gut. First times usually go all the way to the happy end. But after that it's a matter of what is needed to forward the relationship.
When it comes to how far to take a scene, I kinda go with my gut. First times usually go all the way to the happy end. But after that it's a matter of what is needed to forward the relationship.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hey #smutcember! Sorry I've fallen behind. Been fighting a case of vertigo and screen time is not fun.
When it comes to how far to take a scene, I kinda go with my gut. First times usually go all the way to the happy end. But after that it's a matter of what is needed to forward the relationship.
When it comes to how far to take a scene, I kinda go with my gut. First times usually go all the way to the happy end. But after that it's a matter of what is needed to forward the relationship.
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I haven't really written enough to say what I *do*, so here's what I *would do*.
In theory, it's all vibes based, based on the kind of story that I'm trying to tell. Right now it's 'Whoah, they're really very naked in there!' but I can totally see other ideas I've got for
1/2
#SmutCember
In theory, it's all vibes based, based on the kind of story that I'm trying to tell. Right now it's 'Whoah, they're really very naked in there!' but I can totally see other ideas I've got for
1/2
#SmutCember
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I haven't really written enough to say what I *do*, so here's what I *would do*.
In theory, it's all vibes based, based on the kind of story that I'm trying to tell. Right now it's 'Whoah, they're really very naked in there!' but I can totally see other ideas I've got for
1/2
#SmutCember
In theory, it's all vibes based, based on the kind of story that I'm trying to tell. Right now it's 'Whoah, they're really very naked in there!' but I can totally see other ideas I've got for
1/2
#SmutCember
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#Smutcember
I am a yiffsmith. I write pornography. I am fucking good at it too.
a few times I've faded to black, but that was for pacing decisions rather than because i felt the urge to self-censor.
I am a yiffsmith. I write pornography. I am fucking good at it too.
a few times I've faded to black, but that was for pacing decisions rather than because i felt the urge to self-censor.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#Smutcember
I am a yiffsmith. I write pornography. I am fucking good at it too.
a few times I've faded to black, but that was for pacing decisions rather than because i felt the urge to self-censor.
I am a yiffsmith. I write pornography. I am fucking good at it too.
a few times I've faded to black, but that was for pacing decisions rather than because i felt the urge to self-censor.
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We've come to the end of our look back at the year. Translunar Travelers Lounge published two issues with a total of twenty eight stories. If any of these have stayed with you then please consider them for awards, reading lists, or perhaps you might write a review.
December 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We've come to the end of our look back at the year. Translunar Travelers Lounge published two issues with a total of twenty eight stories. If any of these have stayed with you then please consider them for awards, reading lists, or perhaps you might write a review.
So, I've been a graphic designer for a looong time. At my last job, I began to believe I just really hated being a graphic designer. But I've also worked on some volunteer/freelance publication design stuff the last few months, and I realize that's not true. (1/5)
December 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
So, I've been a graphic designer for a looong time. At my last job, I began to believe I just really hated being a graphic designer. But I've also worked on some volunteer/freelance publication design stuff the last few months, and I realize that's not true. (1/5)
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#Smutcember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
It depends on the scene. In book 1 we give Nat and Ceres a very explicit scene as it was a moment of growth for Nat. In book 2 week cut away scene as it represents how Nat handles sex now.
It depends on the scene. In book 1 we give Nat and Ceres a very explicit scene as it was a moment of growth for Nat. In book 2 week cut away scene as it represents how Nat handles sex now.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
#Smutcember #LicoriceAndMint #QueerWriters #lesfic #sapphic #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
It depends on the scene. In book 1 we give Nat and Ceres a very explicit scene as it was a moment of growth for Nat. In book 2 week cut away scene as it represents how Nat handles sex now.
It depends on the scene. In book 1 we give Nat and Ceres a very explicit scene as it was a moment of growth for Nat. In book 2 week cut away scene as it represents how Nat handles sex now.
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#smutcember 15
I mean, it really just depends on the scene and what I'm trying to do or say with it. Sometimes that goes all the way and sometimes it fades to black. If I hit that flow state and want to keep writing it, that's a pretty good sign I'll keep most if not all of the intimate details in.
I mean, it really just depends on the scene and what I'm trying to do or say with it. Sometimes that goes all the way and sometimes it fades to black. If I hit that flow state and want to keep writing it, that's a pretty good sign I'll keep most if not all of the intimate details in.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#smutcember 15
I mean, it really just depends on the scene and what I'm trying to do or say with it. Sometimes that goes all the way and sometimes it fades to black. If I hit that flow state and want to keep writing it, that's a pretty good sign I'll keep most if not all of the intimate details in.
I mean, it really just depends on the scene and what I'm trying to do or say with it. Sometimes that goes all the way and sometimes it fades to black. If I hit that flow state and want to keep writing it, that's a pretty good sign I'll keep most if not all of the intimate details in.
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Hello, friends!
From Tree to Book Writing Group Podcast launches TOMORROW!
BLUDEYE BEACH by @eliwoodsgheist.com is releasing January 1st!
You can support us directly on our Patreon & Ko-Fi, or learn more from our website! hookandquillpress.com
#indiepublishing #hqpress #writingcommunity
From Tree to Book Writing Group Podcast launches TOMORROW!
BLUDEYE BEACH by @eliwoodsgheist.com is releasing January 1st!
You can support us directly on our Patreon & Ko-Fi, or learn more from our website! hookandquillpress.com
#indiepublishing #hqpress #writingcommunity
December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Hello, friends!
From Tree to Book Writing Group Podcast launches TOMORROW!
BLUDEYE BEACH by @eliwoodsgheist.com is releasing January 1st!
You can support us directly on our Patreon & Ko-Fi, or learn more from our website! hookandquillpress.com
#indiepublishing #hqpress #writingcommunity
From Tree to Book Writing Group Podcast launches TOMORROW!
BLUDEYE BEACH by @eliwoodsgheist.com is releasing January 1st!
You can support us directly on our Patreon & Ko-Fi, or learn more from our website! hookandquillpress.com
#indiepublishing #hqpress #writingcommunity
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Mostly by feel (giggity), I guess. Sometimes it just makes sense to fade to black, or imply it just happened after a scene break. Other times it's just way more satisfying to show everything (especially because this is usually how Obito gets back at Daisuke for being a teasing brat 💀🤭)
#Smutcember
#Smutcember
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Mostly by feel (giggity), I guess. Sometimes it just makes sense to fade to black, or imply it just happened after a scene break. Other times it's just way more satisfying to show everything (especially because this is usually how Obito gets back at Daisuke for being a teasing brat 💀🤭)
#Smutcember
#Smutcember
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It’s 100% vibes.
Funnily enough, in Jayde’s POV, I tend to push further in scenes where the characters end up being interrupted. In a scene where they *do* have sex, I fade to black before things get too heated. ngl, I’m kind of afraid to know what goes through Jayde’s head during sex. 😅
#being
Funnily enough, in Jayde’s POV, I tend to push further in scenes where the characters end up being interrupted. In a scene where they *do* have sex, I fade to black before things get too heated. ngl, I’m kind of afraid to know what goes through Jayde’s head during sex. 😅
#being
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It’s 100% vibes.
Funnily enough, in Jayde’s POV, I tend to push further in scenes where the characters end up being interrupted. In a scene where they *do* have sex, I fade to black before things get too heated. ngl, I’m kind of afraid to know what goes through Jayde’s head during sex. 😅
#being
Funnily enough, in Jayde’s POV, I tend to push further in scenes where the characters end up being interrupted. In a scene where they *do* have sex, I fade to black before things get too heated. ngl, I’m kind of afraid to know what goes through Jayde’s head during sex. 😅
#being
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#Smutcember
My WIP features some Sub/Dom elements, so whether something is "too far" is part of the thrill. But I suppose the real difference isn't how far, but how internal or external I want the focus to be. If it's internal, it's more about feelings and thoughts, but external is more graphic.
My WIP features some Sub/Dom elements, so whether something is "too far" is part of the thrill. But I suppose the real difference isn't how far, but how internal or external I want the focus to be. If it's internal, it's more about feelings and thoughts, but external is more graphic.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#Smutcember
My WIP features some Sub/Dom elements, so whether something is "too far" is part of the thrill. But I suppose the real difference isn't how far, but how internal or external I want the focus to be. If it's internal, it's more about feelings and thoughts, but external is more graphic.
My WIP features some Sub/Dom elements, so whether something is "too far" is part of the thrill. But I suppose the real difference isn't how far, but how internal or external I want the focus to be. If it's internal, it's more about feelings and thoughts, but external is more graphic.
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Felcrown⚔️ is fade-to-black, and my silly mystery erotica🔎🌶️ is practice for sex scenes so it includes EVERYTHING a flimsy plot can carry!🤣
So main decision is in Philosopher Queens🎸❤️ where I include it all if the sex is an emotional/plot focus of the scene, otherwise only give a tease.
#Smutcember
So main decision is in Philosopher Queens🎸❤️ where I include it all if the sex is an emotional/plot focus of the scene, otherwise only give a tease.
#Smutcember
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Felcrown⚔️ is fade-to-black, and my silly mystery erotica🔎🌶️ is practice for sex scenes so it includes EVERYTHING a flimsy plot can carry!🤣
So main decision is in Philosopher Queens🎸❤️ where I include it all if the sex is an emotional/plot focus of the scene, otherwise only give a tease.
#Smutcember
So main decision is in Philosopher Queens🎸❤️ where I include it all if the sex is an emotional/plot focus of the scene, otherwise only give a tease.
#Smutcember
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#Smutcember D15: Depends a lot on what role the scene is serving in the story, specifically if it's going to show us something *new* about the characters and how they relate to each other. I also think about how it affects the overall pacing of the story. 🧵
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#Smutcember D15: Depends a lot on what role the scene is serving in the story, specifically if it's going to show us something *new* about the characters and how they relate to each other. I also think about how it affects the overall pacing of the story. 🧵
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VFTDC has explicit scenes, but I also employ fade to black where appropriate. There are character, story, and even narrator reasons to get granular about the intimacy between Grisira and Deleyora, but sometimes the story pacing/rhythm asks for a closed door.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
VFTDC has explicit scenes, but I also employ fade to black where appropriate. There are character, story, and even narrator reasons to get granular about the intimacy between Grisira and Deleyora, but sometimes the story pacing/rhythm asks for a closed door.
Reposted by Lizzie Blackwood
#Smutcember 15: Speaking to my serial, because it's my primary focus: in main chapter scenes, I generally go to the point where we learn the answer to the most interesting question that a particular scene has the potential to reveal. I'm building my main chapter sex scenes to be load bearing (1/5)
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
#Smutcember 15: Speaking to my serial, because it's my primary focus: in main chapter scenes, I generally go to the point where we learn the answer to the most interesting question that a particular scene has the potential to reveal. I'm building my main chapter sex scenes to be load bearing (1/5)
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Happy #Smutcember 15!
It fully depends on the work and how much it makes sense for the characters. For example, I don't think there will ever be an explicit sex scene in the Bludeye Beach series, because it doesn't feel right for the characters. (1/3)
It fully depends on the work and how much it makes sense for the characters. For example, I don't think there will ever be an explicit sex scene in the Bludeye Beach series, because it doesn't feel right for the characters. (1/3)
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Happy #Smutcember 15!
It fully depends on the work and how much it makes sense for the characters. For example, I don't think there will ever be an explicit sex scene in the Bludeye Beach series, because it doesn't feel right for the characters. (1/3)
It fully depends on the work and how much it makes sense for the characters. For example, I don't think there will ever be an explicit sex scene in the Bludeye Beach series, because it doesn't feel right for the characters. (1/3)
Reposted by Lizzie Blackwood
While I built out the framework and story beats, cowriting means sometimes my partner will add something into a scene that elongates it or gives the perfect place to unexpectedly end. And sometimes we will write out something "all the way" just because it's fun 😈
Editing is for fixing flow imo.
Editing is for fixing flow imo.
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How do you decide how “far” to take a scene in a written work? Do you have varying levels based on certain factors?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
While I built out the framework and story beats, cowriting means sometimes my partner will add something into a scene that elongates it or gives the perfect place to unexpectedly end. And sometimes we will write out something "all the way" just because it's fun 😈
Editing is for fixing flow imo.
Editing is for fixing flow imo.