Ever had writer’s block or for that fact of the matter any kind of block in your way of getting the job done. That immense wall that, that stops you in your tracks, keeps you pacing for hours, racking your brain trying to get the inspiration needed to get started. Well my only solution for that kind of block is to step out of your comfort zone and learn something new. So the other night I did just that.
Step one I went to Self Serve’s website to see what was on their calendar this month for workshops, and one just happened to catch my eye, Writing Erotica with Rachel Kramer Bussel. Writing, check one that’s what I do. Erotica, check two everybody as experienced it once in their life. Something new, check three I have never done check one and check two together before. So I called the store and signed up for class. Then I sat around waiting and pacing for the new activity to blow my mind. Luckily it was a short wait. I got to class early and was greeted by the wonderful friendly staff at Self Serve before making myself comfortable in the circle of chairs that were set up for the workshop.
Rachel opened the workshop with introduction and sample readings to put the apprehensive audience at ease. Once the ice was broken we moved in to writing lesson to further loosen everyone up and teach people to see everyday things in a new light. The workshop closed with a discussion and the highs and lows of getting published. Overall the night was eye opening, comfortable, and informative. I loved the class the experience was amazing and I will be trying another of the many interesting workshops offered at Self Serve. Please check out their calendar and pick your next great experience.
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I’m currently writing an erotic novel that also deals with themes of loneliness and infidelity. I’ve noticed that it is some of the most fun that I’ve had writing. But it is also incredibly difficult in the way that I’m going about it. I’m writing it from the point of view of a woman, actually mainly two women, and I’m male. That’s a whole other way of approaching sex, even though drives are the same. Sensations are different, what feels good and bad are different, etc… then I throw kink into it later on. Thankfully I know what’s going on with kink (and then some really out there BDSM) and I’m not solely imagining it. But it’s a different thing to try and write from the opposite sex’s perspective. Interesting though. Very fun too. Helps with writing more serious matters too.
When not at work, check out JT’s Stockroom. Definitely not at work. If you want a little kink, they have it. If you want to be vacuumed into a latex bag – they have it.