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The Fiction Writer's Sexuality Guide: Sex—It's More Than a Scene Kindle Edition

by Dr. J. (Author), Kaitlin Schmidt (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
Imagine a world where sexuality is the gateway to deeper storytelling.

When you rethink your framing of sexuality, your readers can become fully immersed in your story and connect with your characters on a deeper level. The powerful techniques and insights in The Fiction Writer's Sexuality Guide: Sex—It's More Than a Scene make this possible.

With this guide, veteran sex therapist and human sexuality professor Dr. J., an open pseudonym for Donna Jennings, shows you how to develop vibrant characters and weave the thread of sexuality throughout your entire story. You'll discover a step-by-step method with an annotated short story and thirty worksheets to create fully realized characters and engaging storylines.
  • Unleash the power of sex-positive sexuality in your writing.
  • Explore the components of holistic sexuality and how it can enhance your storytelling.
  • Use the PLISSIT model to craft compelling scenes and characters.
  • Get to know the people behind your characters and their unique sexual histories.
  • Learn how to write sexual fantasies that captivate your readers.
  • Discover the motivations behind character sex and how it drives the plot forward.
  • Create a complete relational system for your characters' sexual experiences.
  • Understand the role of character personalities in sexual dynamics.
  • Use the science of storytelling, play, and sex to craft unforgettable scenes.
  • Master the emotional beats of writing about sex.
  • Explore the movement of sex in your writing, from solo to between and among characters.

Banish fear, anxiety, or guilt preventing you from writing about sex.

The Fiction Writer's Sexuality Guide provides a comprehensive template for creating powerful, authentic characters, complete with their sexuality, and helps you craft the scenes with sex they deserve.
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First-Place Winner ~ International Firebird Book Award
Honorable Mention ~The San Francisco Book Festival

Dr. J.'s comprehensive how-to book takes the subject of writing scenes with sex and breaks it down into understandable parts, using examples, worksheets and in-depth information that will take even the most fearful author and guide them to satisfying scenes with sex. -- Angela James, #1 New York Times Bestselling Editor & Creator of the Before You Hit Send Writing & Self-Editing Course

The Fiction Writer's Sexuality Guide demystifies the art of integrating sexuality into our stories, offering a new paradigm to enrich character depth and reader connection to our characters and stories. -- Danika Bloom, USA Today Best-Selling Romance Author

This is hands down the best resource I've come across for writing scenes with sex! Dr. J. breaks down sexuality in easy-to-understand perspectives that you can apply not only to your writing but also to your life. -- Casey Harris Parks, Founder and Editor - Heart Full of Ink

Dr. J. walks readers through the art of crafting fully developed scenes that honor the power of sexual desire and make your stories realistic and captivating. -- Rachel Kramer Bussel, author of How to Write Erotica and Lap Dance Lust

At last! A writing guide that regards sexuality as an essential part of any character in fiction. --Tabitha Rayne, Editor - Frolic Me magazine

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D1RM348X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Passion Works Press LLC (May 28, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Dr. J. arrived at her writing career after being a condom packer, sex educator, sex therapist, and finally a college professor of human sexuality. Using her vast knowledge and experience of sexuality and the mind, she continues her education efforts to integrate positive sexuality into the human experience through her stories. She writes within the Romance and Erotica genres.

Living the island life on the Atlantic coast, Dr. J. plays petanque, knits, and supports all the visual and performing arts of the area.

You can find her website at drjauthor.com

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  • RSD
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for Any Style of Writing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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    This is marketed as a sexuality style guide, but it has had positive effects on all genres that I write. The reason: connectivity. Stories are more appealing when the reader bonds with one or more elements, and this book teaches you to do that. My reader feedback and story sales have improved because of this book and the way it instructed me. Highly recommended!
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  • Kathy Crosby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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    As romance author of both sweet and steamy, this resource is invaluable. The worksheets alone are worth the purchase! Yes, even if you write sweet/clean romance because most romance authors know it's the tone of the story that draws in readers. How they connect to the characters. The worksheets are excellent tools that can only help an author with a more rounded and in-depth insight to the authors characters. Thank you, Dr. J. LOVE this book.
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  • C. L. Peper
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
    Pros:
    1. the author is an expert in the field.
    2. there are lots of worksheets to help plan your intimate scenes.
    3. I really liked a helpful chapter about phrases and description.
    Cons:
    1. It wasn't what I expected
    2. I don't think it will help that much with writing intimate scenes
    3. It was somewhat clinical.
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  • Maggie May
    4.0 out of 5 stars Handy Reference Guide
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
    I enjoyed reading the beautiful erotic story Forever Tattooed in this book. Dr. J. annotates it—incorporating the ideas expressed in this sexuality guide. I also liked the “word bank” section which will be helpful as I write. Dr. J.’s word bank includes words to suggest the types of touch; words for how a character feels; words for how something feels when touched; and words for how a character moves in reaction. The words for each section are in alphabetical order. Thank you Dr. J. for compiling them in one reference guide.
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  • Kay A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not a Sex Scenes For Dummies Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
    If you’re looking for a formulaic approach to writing sex scenes, that is quick and easy, “Insert part A into part B” using a few over-used words—this may not be the book for you. However, if you’re seeking a guide that encourages deeper reflection on your sex scenes, the motivations of your characters, and the nuances of their relationships, this book is invaluable. It offers a wealth of information and, considering it’s available on Kindle Unlimited, it’s a fantastic resource. If you’re serious about your writing, I highly recommend it. While there is some academic writing, I found this refreshing and appreciated the author’s expertise, supported by well-researched insights. Sometimes, stepping back to gain a new perspective is just what’s needed to elevate one’s work.
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  • Rechielle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for writers
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
    As a writer, I’ve always found this topic quite daunting. This book covers everything from scenes to developing a sexual history for characters. Very helpful.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • L. W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for all writers
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
    I attended a webinar where Dr. J was a presenter, and paused halfway through to come buy her book.

    This book is full of excellent information on human sexuality, story telling, and how to apply that to our stories and characters. There are loads of useful worksheets for interviewing characters and planning scenes, which make an excellent supplement to other character building materials. It also teaches writers how to recognize and separate their own biases from their characters.

    Regardless of whether you’re writing very steamy fiction or something closed door, this book has a lot of value. My husband doesn’t write about romantic relationships at all and there were points where I stopped to show him things in this book that I thought would help him with aspects of his writing, and now he’s reading through it too.
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  • Lee Bradbury
    3.0 out of 5 stars Needs streamlining
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
    There is some good information in this book if you can wade through it, but the writing is dense and academic. I am the sort of writer who usually prefers three short words over ten long ones that mean the same thing. If you are comfortable with the latter, here you are.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • J. D
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fiction writer's guide for sex scenes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2024
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    I purchased this book in the hope of making my certain scenes more realistic between real characters, and it does give some good advice on getting to know your character's past relationships first. But overall, it is not what I was looking for, and why I only gave it 3*s.
    This guide is more like a text book.
    Although, others may appreciate the style of the author and her advice given.
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