I posted a blog post a while back talking about the craziness
that is the E.L. James and 50 Shades phenomenon. Since then I have written, not
as much as would have liked, but still have been writing. I came to the
realization that I want people to read my writing and I want to make money.
Well… after some research, I came to the realization that erotica and romance
sell like hotcakes as well as selling for more per word than any other type of
writing. I have no previous expertise in writing either, so I figured I’d give erotica
a shot, how hard could it be?
I did some research, watched some videos and read blogs. My
next step was to read some erotica so I bought a few popular shorts and sat down
with my kindle. Most of what I read was hot, but at the same time the writing
distracted me. There was nothing there that I couldn't do. I was going to have
to draw off of some personal experience
if I was going to make it hot and enjoyable for people to read. I sat
down last week and started writing.
The result was an almost 4k word short that will end up
leading to a series of 5 or 6 stories. I think I did a good job, not amazing
but I think a valiant first effort. I have confidence that as time goes it will
be easier. I also sold copies of it quicker than I ever did with my other work
and. I’m excited to say the least. Not ready to throw my pen name into the
world, not that proud of myself.
What does it all mean? Don’t limit yourself by writing only
one thing or only what you know. Trying something new, try something fun, you
might just surprise yourself.
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