Writing Erotic Fiction (Books for Writers)

by Derek Parker (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $6.59

  Erotic fiction is a fast growing area with many publishers developing lists devoted to just that genre. It is, potentially, a difficult subject to write convincingly and the author here demonstrates how to write good erotic fiction. The author suggests where the main pitfalls lie and how to overcome them; and he looks at eroticism in literature over the centuries and uses examples to illustrate points he makes. There is a chapter on practical matters, including advice on learning basic anatomy before attempting to write anything! There are chapters on eroticism in novels and poetry, a section on including humour in erotic fiction and on marketing and selling your work. The book includes many quotations and is written in a humorous tone. The author examines difficult questions such as what constitutes erotic fiction and what is pornography. Derek Parker is the editor of An Anthology of Erotic Poetry and An Anthology of Erotic Prose . He is also the editor of The Author .