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Making the Chain

A "How To" on the makings of a good chain story.

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Dear Anonymous

One writer of stories on Literotica appeals for patience.

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The Muse

Life in fiction.

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Setting as Character in Erotica

Not too much, not too little, just… enough.

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Writing What You Know Pt. 01

The first day of class, followed by a self-indulgent treat.

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Style and Mentality Pt. 03

Elements and Conventions of Storytelling

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Reviewing the 2012 Author Survivor

A participant in the 2012 Author Survivor Contest relects.

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Welcome to the Literotica Universe

Differences between the Literotica Universe and our own.

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A Fucking English Lesson

How to choose the right word for your story.

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Love Your Readers: Categories

Help Your Readers. Categorized Your Story Correctly.

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Noah and Kate 009

Kate meets Luna, and learns a few interesting little facts.

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Improve Your Writing: Summary

Avoid common mistakes (1300 Words).

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Writing What You Know Pt. 02

Life vs. art and a taboo is shattered.

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Cheri an Introduction to the Writer

Ending with my cute toes curling, body shaking with pleasure.

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Tips to Write Erotica & Get Readers

Thoughts on writing, and how to attract readers.

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String of Beads

Better to have love and lost and loved again

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Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica

A guide for amateur writers of erotica.

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How to Write Realistic Transsexual Characters

A how-to guide for authors writing stories with transsexuals.

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Cure for Writer's Block

Helpful hints on identifying & coping with writer's block.

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Dear Younger Me

Notes to myself: Things to do/avoid when writing for Lit.

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Writing Together Ch. 01

Two long time colleagues decide to collaborate on a story.

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A Nestling's Observations

Observations of an author on Literotica-- still growing.

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How to Write a Good Story?

What to do to achieve that!

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Noah and Kate 006

Noah needs to come up with something else to win Kate over.

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Horses in the City

Christmas is a time for starting over.

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How to Write a Sex Story

Some tips from a published author on writing erotica.

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The Freshman Ch. 39: Postscript

My thoughts on "The Freshman" and its creation.

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Noah and Kate 013

How will Kate's first date from the marriage site go?

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Local is as Local Does

An (updated) missive of the use of non-US English.

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Literotica Interview with HeyAll

Answers to an interview regarding my erotica.

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How to Pew Vol. 01

Some more or less random thoughts on Military Fiction.

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Twenty Questions 2023

Answering readers’ questions and my own reflections.

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IsabellaEmily Answers Anything

An essay in which I answer questions from my readers.

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A Few Good Series

A few of my personal favorites.

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We Need To Talk... About Plagiarism

A discussion about plagiarism, community, culture, and grace.

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Noah and Kate 008.1

This is just some reflective time for Noah.

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Welcome Back to Hell

How to write draft two of a novel.

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A Checklist for a Good Editor

Advice on proper editing.

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My Secret Life: Writing Erotica

A cautionary tale of scandal, sex & erotic stories.

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My Detailed Writing Process

A detailed description of how I write my stories.

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You're Writing...What?

Best friend asks questions of new erotica author.

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How NOT to Fuck - A Primer

Ten rules for improving your descriptions of sex.

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Teamwork

The writer's seminar was just the beginning.

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Welcome to the Literotica Universe Ch. 02

More differences between the Literotica Universe and our own.

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Fact or Fiction

Where does storytelling begin and end?

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Writing Together Ch. 02

Two long time colleagues decide to collaborate on a story.

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Noah and Kate 010

There's a bit of a kerfuffle at Lizzie & Fitz.

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Improve Your Writing Technique

My advice for my fellow beginners.

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About Writing Sequels

A brief essay about my philosophy on writing sequels.

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I Love Butt Sex

Why I write anal in my stories - debunking the theories.

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The Pledge Mistress Ch. 47 Postscript

EC's thoughts about his novel "The Pledge Mistress".

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The Editor

Editing the sexy way.

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Dig Your Fingernails in Deep

A sermon on writing.

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Transportation Challenge

An Author's Hangout writing exercise.

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Giving and Taking Lit. Feedback

Advice tidbits on giving/ taking Literotica writing advice.

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"L" Is Not For Love

How not to be a lazy writer.

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Some Whys and Hows of E-Publishing

Some ideas to consider if you are eyeing e-publishing.

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Style and Mentality Pt. 02

The Code of the Fictional Character.

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Writing Quality Sex Scenes

Guide for those who struggle with fucking.

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Deal With It

Your (not so) adoring audience.

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How To Break the Literotica Toplist

The formula in each category.

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Writing Real Sex

The answer to "How Do You Write Such HOT Sex Scenes?"

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Mom Coaches Me in Writing Erotica

With some hands-on practical lessons too.

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I Wrote a Story - Now What?

Some observations by a new writer.

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Write Me! Write Me Hard!

A quick look inside a smut writer's head.

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FAQ: How Can You Write This?

Author explains herself and her work.

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Complete NaNoWriMo

How to complete NaNoWriMo and help you as a writer.

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Book Club Bonus

Author Terry finds more than he bargained for at a book club.

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Story Tags - Additional Tips

Don't forget the important tags.

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Letter to the Author(s), Because

Thoughts on being a Literotica Volunteer Editor, and a request to writers I've edited.

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The Question of the Sensual Male

What happens when a man does not express sex through power?

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9 Steps to Sexier Stories

A Porn Reader’s Manifesto.

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Writer's Block

A sister discovers her brother's badly written erotica.

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Fetish Party

Convinced to attend.

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Putting the “Lit” into Literotica

How to appreciate the literary aspects of stories on Lit.

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My Thoughts on Writing Erotica

Things author considers important to good story writing.

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Thoughts on Puzzles

Some assorted thoughts on puzzles in writing.

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Fair-Weather Friends

Man's life takes a left-hand turn, and he wasn't driving.

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The Penis Mightier Than The Sword

Beginner erotic writer accidentally shares with his muse.

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The Lost Opportunity

My secrets revealed, thank you for reading my story.

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The Sindustry: Sketchy

Gwen Morgan seduces her sketch-writing classmate into porn.

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The State of Black Erotica

Commentary on Black erotica.

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How To Write a Fifty-Word Story

Fifty word stories? Easy? Try to write fifteen.

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Where It All Comes From

A set of small essays on where my inspiration comes from.

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Miss Phillips Takes Dictation 02

Master Bedroom. Erotic Confessional. The Opening.

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The Taylor Family Ch. 08

Kristen and Ruth in the aftermath.

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Be the Hero

Overcoming inhibitions to live out their fantasies.

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The English Teacher

She Wanted the Great American Novel from Them

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Survivor

I am...are you?

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Ambiguity and Writing

How being a bit vague can help your writing.

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The Second Person

Try it. YOU might like it.

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The Photographer

Sometimes things aren't what they seem.

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Writer's Block

A writer seeks and finds, a lesbian subject for her book.

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"Oh No, There's Only One Bed!"

A reflection on my favourite fictional and real life trope.

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