On the request of another fanfic writer, I wrote my first smut fic. Yep, Vicki, the intrepid author dares to forge through the genre that is erotica.
Now, most of you are probably going *blush* or, "Oh my," but to that I say, "meh." Sure, maybe I'm a dirty bird, but I'm a firm believer of genre transcendence. So far, I've written a kids' story, a musical, a horror, several comedic shorts (or drabbles), the smut fic, and now I'm onto a murder mystery. I'll have to work in a western at some point, and the almighty AU (alternate universe) that is essential to any fanfic author's collection. I'll find time for that one day.
I have to say the experience of writing pure porn without plot was a touch boring. Descriptions get clinical and the narrative ends up taking the rhythm of the actual act. Which is fine and dandy, if you like that sort of thing. The challenge was keeping it interesting as a story, which, if there is no plot apart from getting from point A, to point Big O, is really, really hard. But since it was based on existing characters that readers know and love, it was easier than trying to build story around the situation. It's just "oh, you're hot, let's do it!" and everyone just accepts that. So, yay for me!
All in all, it was a real learning experience. I ended up doing two versions of the story - a PG version and a hardcore version (Oasis, by FatefulFish. I think my story crashed their server). So if you really want to know what Vicki's been up to lately, have a look. Of course, it was pretty hilarious as I scrounged for different descriptors and synonyms, as John can tell you.
Meanwhile, life goes on. I actually plan on writing a real novel of my own someday, and not just
fanfic. It's just nice to get feedback from total strangers on the net. Especially when your family and friends really, really don't care to read your stuff.
(But hell, I suppose if you're reading this right now, you must care!)
3 comments:
Gaaaaaaah....this is awkward. It's like walking in on a naked friend.
What happened to the 'Of No Import' that used to made snide comments about current events and culture? Now, I read erotica and watch suggestive videos based on a respectable children-friendly animated series.
What the hell is happening?!
Manic depression.
Fandom helps with that, and it's cheaper than therapy.
Also, I'm working up to real writing.
And I haven't much to say these days.
Stop procrastinating and start writing - for real. It's time to create your own characters and write according to your own standards.
When it comes to fanfic, you're basically comparing yourself to a hundred monkeys at a hundred typewriters.
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