Many erotica writers write stories that fulfill their own fantasy, imagination, and kink.
They write what they like or whatever exciting comes to mind, and the act of writing stories itself gives them great satisfaction.
Many of these sex stories tend to have a couple of missing elements that traditional stories like published novels have:
- Conflict, motivation and goals
- Unique and interesting personalities
- Structure and story beat
- Plot coherence and continuity
- Engaging dialogues
- Proper Scene Setting
- Resolutions
- Compelling and consistent voice
- Prose and story flow
I’m not here to judge. I’m an advocate for writing in general, and if writing for yourself is satisfying, by all means. Knock yourself out (and rub one or two out while you’re at it).
Hey, if you want to write about how a shy nerd finally get together with a hot cheerleader with DD-cup tits, who is also bisexual and doesn’t mind sharing him with the rest of her squad, even help seducing her busty teammates for him, go ahead. Have fun while ya at it.
Forget all about what makes a story a story and just write what pleases you.
Even if your story didn’t get a good score or if you receive negative feedback, just ignore them. After all, you’re writing for yourself.
But writing for others in mind requires more discipline and focus. It’s not just about satisfying yourself, but for others too.
Considering that there are thousands of stories online, all it takes is for the story to be missing a couple of elements or get a little boring while you set the scene, and the reader exits the page immediately.
Oftentimes, even if the first few sentences or paragraph is not immediately engaging, the reader is gone. And never to return again. So there’s also the onus for the writer to suck the readers in immediately and get their interest and commitment before you lose them for good.
That’s what makes writing, for me at least, difficult. It’s also the reason why I take so long to write (that, and my full-time job is especially busy in the last quarter of the year.)
Writing RSI can seem like tough work at times, especially writing in Ken’s voice. It’s not just about writing whatever comes to mind when inspiration strikes. I need to be Ken to write like Ken. I need to make sure each sentence is writing in the best possible way while still including different story elements and keeping everything coherent.
Perhaps I’m thinking too much. Though I’m glad to receive the numerous acknowledgment and encouragement from readers. It seems that many readers have been enjoying RSI and want me to continue. So I seem to be doing something right.
Story Update
To those who have been sending me messages and asking me for chapter updates, yes, I’m alive (though I was sick for a few weeks), and yes and still working on RSI.
My work is usually the busiest in the last quarter of the year until the mid of Jan (Any guess what I’m working as?) I should have more time to work on RSI soon, hopefully with more consistent posting.
I’m actually done with the first draft of the next chapter. Right now I’m in the midst of editing it before I hand it over to the editors.
The editing process has been really slow and somewhat torturous. I know what I want to write, but the prose hasn’t been as good as I wanted it to be. At times I had the desire to just publish the not-so-perfect chapter, but then it wouldn’t do the story and the readers justice.
I want you all to know that I’m committed to finishing RSI. At least until the end of Book 1, unless readers stop liking it. (This is why your votes on the story is so important to me.)
I’ve planned for at least three books for RSI. The current Book 1 is focused on Ken’s “hero’s journey” or “origin story) to becoming a sex instructor, along with his growing relationships with the girls.
Book 2 will focus on Ken dealing with his new reputation as a sex instructor, as well as the new/current relationships he has been developing. There will also be more features of Tony and Ken’s school life, which up until now, haven’t been featured much. Book 2 is going to have a lot more sexy scenes with many different girls as Ken learns what it means to be non-monogamous. I’m rather excited to start Book 2, although whether or not I actually write it will depend on readers’ feedback.
But I’m getting ahead of myself. There are still a lot of stories left to tell in Book 1.
In the meantime, your patience and support are much appreciated.
P.S. If you've been enjoying RSI but have not left a vote on RSI, kindly leave a vote. That would mean a lot to me. Thanks!