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How do you handle perspectives in sexy scenes? Do you focus on one POV at a time or switch around?
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This made me realize that up to now, I have only ever written the POV of one side of the romantic pairing, even in multiple POV books! 🤔 My next two both have dual-POV planned for each love interest, though, so this is something I should think about! (1/3)
How do you handle perspectives in sexy scenes? Do you focus on one POV at a time or switch around?
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This made me realize that up to now, I have only ever written the POV of one side of the romantic pairing, even in multiple POV books! 🤔 My next two both have dual-POV planned for each love interest, though, so this is something I should think about! (1/3)
Function of where the scene fits in the larger work. My romantasy isn't smut-centric, but there are going to be multiple full-penetration sequences in a novel-length book. But maybe this is just a kiss, a hug. Sharing air. It's a question of pacing, I guess.
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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Function of where the scene fits in the larger work. My romantasy isn't smut-centric, but there are going to be multiple full-penetration sequences in a novel-length book. But maybe this is just a kiss, a hug. Sharing air. It's a question of pacing, I guess.
Sometimes it's the main course, and sometimes it's a snack, with all the ceremony or lack thereof that comparison entails.
In either case, largely because of the kinks involved, they tend extreme even in the latter case, so it mainly boils down to the decision to linger on it or not.
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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Sometimes it's the main course, and sometimes it's a snack, with all the ceremony or lack thereof that comparison entails.
In either case, largely because of the kinks involved, they tend extreme even in the latter case, so it mainly boils down to the decision to linger on it or not.
This might sound weird, but I kind of ask the characters. I feel out what they'd be comfortable with at whatever point they are in their arc, and I let them guide me.
I also want to ensure my big publications are able to capture a wide audience, so I keep it somewhat tame in them.
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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This might sound weird, but I kind of ask the characters. I feel out what they'd be comfortable with at whatever point they are in their arc, and I let them guide me.
I also want to ensure my big publications are able to capture a wide audience, so I keep it somewhat tame in them.
How do you handle perspectives in sexy scenes? Do you focus on one POV at a time or switch around?
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How do you handle perspectives in sexy scenes? Do you focus on one POV at a time or switch around?
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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 🧵
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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?
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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 🧵
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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+
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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?
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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+
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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-
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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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-
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--)
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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--)
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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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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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
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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?
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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
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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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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. 😅
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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?
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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. 😅
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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?
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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.
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