Does your writing turn you on?

[Randemtask]

When I am writing, I always put myself in the situation inside my head, I get so into the story that I am always turned on and definitely unable to write in public. I'm just wondering if this is common with other authors?

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

Yes, definitely. I am almost always turned on when I'm writing and sometimes have to stop to relieve the tension. Not always though. The focus on expressing myself properly, and getting the story right often engages a different part of my psyche, the more analytical bit of my brain I suppose.

I've chatted with one other author on here who told me that her main focus in writing was to give herself something to masturbate to. I'm sure there are others who feel the same.

 

[THBGato]

Sometimes. It's more likely to make me cry though.

Beta-reading is the worst though. You're trying to give useful feedback, be critical about what you're reading, but you're either squirming in your seat or reaching for a tissue because the screen is all blurry (or both at the same time - side-eye at @bi_cathy who just ruined my morning in the very best way).

 

[Randemtask]

Yes, definitely. I am almost always turned on when I'm writing and sometimes have to stop to relieve the tension. Not always though. The focus on expressing myself properly, and getting the story right often engages a different part of my psyche, the more analytical bit of my brain I suppose.

I've chatted with one other author on here who told me that her main focus in writing was to give herself something to masturbate to. I'm sure there are others who feel the same.

I'm so pleased that I'm not alone, and also that I found literotica where I can meet people who can speak openly about such things. I have found that although I used to watch a bit of porn, written erotica really hits the spot with me. I also like that I'm in control of the narrative and can live out my own fantasies on my own terms in the stories. Some of my fantasies are so erotic to me in my own head, but if they were to happen in real life I'm not sure it would match my expectations. I have to say, it amazes me how long I can stay erect whilst typing on a keyboard, the mind is a powerful tool indeed.

 

[Cagivagurl]

Short answer... No. I love to write, I love the process. Creating people, places. Using my mind as a tool to unlock the smallest idea, and turning it into something resembling a story.
I do not profess to be a good writer, but an eager amateur.
If I am lucky enough to get into the zone, the story can build really quickly... As others have mentioned, I do tend to slip into the story...
I don't really write a lot of sex scenes. I include some sex, because it is sort of expected, but. They are the hardest to create... There are only so many ways to describe sex acts...
If I feel an emotion, it is usually sadness, grief, the only lubricant produced are tears...

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

Short answer... No. I love to write, I love the process. Creating people, places. Using my mind as a tool to unlock the smallest idea, and turning it into something resembling a story.
I do not profess to be a good writer, but an eager amateur.
If I am lucky enough to get into the zone, the story can build really quickly... As others have mentioned, I do tend to slip into the story...
I don't really write a lot of sex scenes. I include some sex, because it is sort of expected, but. They are the hardest to create... There are only so many ways to describe sex acts...
If I feel an emotion, it is usually sadness, grief, the only lubricant produced are tears...

Do you think that if there was a less erotic/non-erotic site for you to post your work on, that you would go there instead? Or is there something that you like about this site that makes it valuable to you?

 

[ElectricBlue]

Most of my writing is about my fantasy world(s), so yes, it turns me on. That's the point, to be honest. That's why many of my stories have a sort of dream logic rather than plot logic, if that makes sense. I'm not so much interested in the story as such, more about the mood and intimacy behind it.

 

[Cagivagurl]

Do you think that if there was a less erotic/non-erotic site for you to post your work on, that you would go there instead? Or is there something that you like about this site that makes it valuable to you?

I post in Literotica for conveniance I suppose.
I read stories before attempting to write. So, it seemed natural to post here.
I think my stories have become less ex dependant, and focus more on the relationships... Sex is the hardest bit to get right. The balance between erotic and mechanical is very fine. Fall over that line and it can easily destroy a good story...
I'm not sure I explained that properly...
A bad sex scene, can ruin an otherwise good story...

 

[Spicylady22]

Yes, definitely. I think that if it doesn't turn me on then it probably isn't written well enough or it's not sexy. I don't publish unless it does. Even if I'm writing about something I'm not into, it can still turn me on writing about it. That always surprises me!

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

I post in Literotica for conveniance I suppose.
I read stories before attempting to write. So, it seemed natural to post here.
I think my stories have become less ex dependant, and focus more on the relationships... Sex is the hardest bit to get right. The balance between erotic and mechanical is very fine. Fall over that line and it can easily destroy a good story...
I'm not sure I explained that properly...
A bad sex scene, can ruin an otherwise good story...

I think I understand you. I will read your stories and then I'm sure I will get a better sense of where you are coming from. Sex is difficult to write about and it is indeed easy to get it horribly wrong!

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

Yes, definitely. I think that if it doesn't turn me on then it probably isn't written well enough or it's not sexy. I don't publish unless it does. Even if I'm writing about something I'm not into, it can still turn me on writing about it. That always surprises me!

That's a really good point Spicy! It has surprised me too at times, especially when chatting with people here who are into things that I haven't really thought about before x

 

[bi_cathy]

(or both at the same time - side-eye at @bi_cathy who just ruined my morning in the very best way).

You can bill the tissues to yourself. I maintain that this was not my fault.

When I am writing, I always put myself in the situation inside my head, I get so into the story that I am always turned on and definitely unable to write in public. I'm just wondering if this is common with other authors?

My writing gets me… sleepy.

Literally, I fall asleep with my phone in my hand and jolt multiple times to random fhsgfhsfgshfh in the middle of words because the cursor happened to be there and my thumb was still on the keyboard… until I convince myself that it’s actually time I put the phone down and sleep.

But I mean “sleepy” not as bored, but in the best way possible. Slightly turned on and on some sort of euphoric, transcendent, peaceful wave. Wrapped up in this moment that’s consuming my brain but that’s so comfortable and so delicious. It’s the best feeling. And one of the reasons I write so slowly. I keep falling asleep Then, when I’m in a high-inspiration phase, I wake up at like 5AM because I need to continue writing.

And to answer the 2nd part of the question, I’ve written on planes, trains, during boring meetings, at home, while waiting in line, whatever. Forget sleepy pills. Writing can put me to sleep on any short- or long-haul flight and it’ll be the best sleep of my life.

 

[Cagivagurl]

I think I understand you. I will read your stories and then I'm sure I will get a better sense of where you are coming from. Sex is difficult to write about and it is indeed easy to get it horribly wrong!

LOL...
My stories I do not recommend...
I did say I am not a good writer... Please you do not have to read them... They are not that good...

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

LOL...
My stories I do not recommend...
I did say I am not a good writer... Please you do not have to read them... They are not that good...

Too late! I've already started one and I'm really enjoying it

 

[bi_cathy]

LOL...
My stories I do not recommend...
I did say I am not a good writer... Please you do not have to read them... They are not that good...

where’s the disapproval reaction when you need it?

ಠ_ಠ

 

[TarnishedPenny]

If it doesn't turn me on, how can I expect it to turn on others?

 

[Imstillfun]

Yes, I read them over and over. God, I’m a perverted slut.

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

Yes, I read them over and over. God, I’m a perverted slut.

I do so love perverted sluts

 

[Imstillfun]

I do so love perverted sluts

I’ve heard we’re still fun.

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

I’ve heard we’re still fun.

Oh I do hope so!

 

[SavannaT]

Constantly lol

 

[hugh_jarce69]

Yes.

The pieces I’m most proud of are where it’s just flowed out of me (the words, that is). I have many scenarios in my head, but often I need the character to really make it work.
I like to include a lot of detail giving the reader the opportunity to be my eyes. If I have the character clearly in my mind then I think my writing is at its sharpest the more turned on I am.

But the greatest compliment is when someone else says they’re turned on by something I’ve written.

 

[BobbyBrandt]

Do you think that if there was a less erotic/non-erotic site for you to post your work on, that you would go there instead? Or is there something that you like about this site that makes it valuable to you?

I recommend that you explore more of this site.

There are thousands of, as you called them, "less erotic/non-erotic" stories here that do very well.

With a few exceptions, my own stories here are at best, teasingly erotic. I leave it to the readers to imagine the details that many other writers choose to depict in their stories.

My stories have given me chills while writing them, made me laugh hysterically, brought tears to my eyes, and evoked all manner of emotional and physical response, but they don't "turn me on".

That's not my purpose in writing them. I know from reader feedback that others have gotten tuned on while reading them, but for me, that is largely unintended with most of my stories here.

 

[HollyGoQuickly]

I recommend that you explore more of this site.

There are thousands of, as you called them, "less erotic/non-erotic" stories here that do very well.

With a few exceptions, my own stories here are at best, teasingly erotic. I leave it to the readers to imagine the details that many other writers chose to depict in their stories.

My stories have given me chills while writing them, made me laugh hysterically, brought tears to my eyes, and evoked all manner of emotional and physical response, but they don't "turn me on".

That's not my purpose in writing them. I know from reader feedback that others have gotten tuned on while reading them, but for me, that is largely unintended with most of my stories here.

Thank you, but I didn't say I hadn't read or didn't approve of stories that aren't designed to be erotic. I was asking the poster a question. People write on here for all manner of reasons I'm sure.

 

[Biglibido99]

Yes, definitely - my main themes are exploring sexual scenarios when I'm inspired so that gets me horny every time I'm in the process of teasing it out, so to speak