Bring your fantasies to life with erotic writing

Imagination is a realm where anything goes , where we can let our secret garden flourish far from prying eyes . An essential driving force of our desire, we sometimes tend to censor it harshly. Our wildest fantasies are then consigned to the dustbin of shame . Wouldn't it be wonderful to free them from their chains and let them fully express themselves? Good news: erotic writing allows us to give free rein to the subversive, sexy, and darker side of our thoughts . Open the door to your wildest erotic dreams, as well as more widely shared ones like the fantasy of a threesome , a sexy stranger, or even domination. In this article, we share everything you need to know to write your first erotic short story.

Why give in to the temptation of erotic writing?

To fully express his unspoken fantasies

Writing an erotic short story has something cathartic about it in that it's a form of disinhibition. 🔥

Whether you share your story with your partner, anonymously online, or keep it just for yourself, writing down each step of a fantasy has the flavor of an intimate confession.

You are in charge and you alone decide where your story will go. Perhaps your first draft will be tentative and still a bit timid. That's perfectly fine!

Choose a sensual or sexy playlist to get you in the mood, think of a steamy moment you would like to (re)live, close your eyes and let the words express your feelings.

Did you know that Fifty Shades of Grey was originally an erotic fan fiction set in the Twilight universe ? Yes, the main characters were the pale couple Bella and Edward. 🦇

To get to know each other

Journaling is an excellent way to learn about yourself. Why not apply it to your sexy and sensual side?

By letting ourselves be carried away by her writing, we allow ourselves to be guided to realms of our mind that we did not yet know. ✒️

The choice of setting, characters, and script will be a projection of what occupies your thoughts . Putting this part of yourself down on paper (or screen) is a perfectly healthy practice.

Writing structures thought, it gives it direction. By following it, you may make some wonderful discoveries about yourself.

Be careful not to judge what comes through in your erotic writing, whether it's your style or the content of your story. There's no point in trying to overanalyze a fantasy. It simply is. 🤍

Where can I find inspiration for an erotic text?

The ingredients of an erotic story

The physical description

A good physical description transforms the author and her reader into active voyeurs . This is a particular form of pleasure known as scopic desire .

To describe your characters' bodies, alternate between metaphors and more anatomical descriptions. 🫀

You can also prepare a short list of synonyms for the parts so as not to fall into the repetition of "sex" or "breasts".

The same applies to interactions . Kissing can be described as " making out," "kissing," or "embracing ." Penetration can be described as "back and forth," "throwing," "pounding," etc. 💋

The feelings

The sexual act is much more than a series of gestures; it cannot be reduced to a physical description of bodies and movements.

For the magic of an erotic short story to work, emotions and senses must envelop the act.

What are your characters feeling? How do their emotions and sensuality evolve as desire grows increasingly intense within them?

Play with words to emphasize the crescendo of sensations in your description . All five senses are engaged during sex, so why not draw on culinary vocabulary for taste and musical terms for sounds? 🎶

If you prefer raw, organic descriptions, go for it! An erotic short story is entirely yours. It should ignite your own desire . You owe nothing to anyone, least of all the French Academy. 🖕

Your first writing exercise

We weren't going to leave you with all these leads without giving you at least one writing exercise.

📚 Because we're so lovely, we'll remind you of the basic narrative structure . It's also called The Hero's Journey :

1. Initial situation
2. Disruptive element
3. Adventures
4. Resolution Element
5. Final state, return to equilibrium

The erotic act can be the disruptive element that upsets your character or the element of resolution that ends a tension.

For this exercise, write a first-person scenario where you fulfill a fantasy with a fictional character in their own universe . Before you ask: yes, you're welcome to use Edward or Bella if you like. 😉

You now have the tools to invest more in your sexual well-being through erotic writing. If you enjoy the exercise, you can then publish your stories on dedicated blogs or forums—they're plentiful online. You can even discover an erotic adventure from Puissante, following Coco's escapades in Italy. 🤩