How To Write A Sex Scene now on AO3

[resonant]

Thanks to everyone who pointed out that AO3 now allows meta -- I've reposted my 2005 LJ post on how to write a sex scene.

How To Write a Sex Scene (2619 words) by Resonant
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Original Work
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Additional Tags: Meta, Don't copy to another site
Summary:

Four tips for creating better sex scenes in erotic romance.

OMG, y'all, it was so hard not to edit. But I feel like it's cheating to edit things if the only purpose is to make Past Me look smarter. Plus if I started I'd never be able to stop.

Comments

[ride_4ever]

Yays! I read that LJ post when I first entered due South fandom -- really pleased that I can now find it so easily on AO3 for ongoing reference.

[desireearmfeldt]

But I feel like it's cheating to edit things if the only purpose is to make Past Me look smarter. Plus if I started I'd never be able to stop.

You could write a years-later sequel! :)

[minutia_r]

Gritty reboot!