How to Write Erotic Fiction

Works of erotic fiction such as romance novels are some of the biggest sellers in the book market. Almost half of the books sold in the U.S. are romance novels, and there are many other types of erotic fiction as well. Those who can master the art of writing erotic stories could be in for some big pay days.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Pick a sub-genre of erotic fiction, such as fantasy erotica, vampire erotica, gay erotica or light romantic erotica. Read as many works as possible in your chosen genre, and familiarize yourself with general structure of the existing works. Notice the use and style of euphemisms that exist in your genre.

2. Start with a plot and characters. Write characters that are alluring but not one-dimensional. Write erotic scenes as part of the story but not the entire story.

3. Use descriptive, erotic language in areas of the book that are not erotic in nature in order to keep an undercurrent of sensuality.

4. Create conflict. Create unlikely characters end up together, obstacles that keep them apart or something else to prolong the sexual tension.

5. Vary the erotic scenes to keep them from fresh throughout the story. Be adventurous in your love scenes to differentiate your story from the many others in the genre.

6. Conclude with an upbeat ending, and tie up the loose ends that kept the characters apart.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid any obvious clichés when writing. You want to write a unique novel, not one that eventually ends up in the bargain bin like numerous others.