New to the genre

AngelRoseDarke · May 2, 2009

Hi everyone. I've never tried doing erotica before, even though I've been told I should.

Anyway, does anyone know how the market is on BDSM stuff? That's a realm I'm familiar with, and that's where my story idea goes. Any other pointers?

SFLP · May 3, 2009

Well, Ellora's cave has 255 books classified as BSDM; Loose ID has 132 classified as BSDM/Fetish. I'd say that means there's a market for it.

Are you writing a short story, a novella, a novel or...?

I'm sure you'll get lots of pointers from other AWers.

AngelRoseDarke · May 3, 2009

I want to do it as a novel, but I may try a few short stories first to test the waters with as far as critiques.

Thanks for the stats. I know a few people who read them, but as we are a small group I wasn't sure if that represented more of a following.

Polly · May 4, 2009

If I remember correctly, the Ellora's Cave guidelines say that Male-Dom BDSM consistently sells well.

You can find their guidelines here:

http://www.ellorascave.com/authorinfo.pdf

Hope that helps

scarletpeaches · May 4, 2009

Or you could go the agent-traditional publisher route.

BDSM needs a wider audience, right?!

Wayne K · May 4, 2009

scarletpeaches said:
Or you could go the agent-traditional publisher route.

BDSM needs a wider audience, right?!

Behave yourself.

Wayne K · May 4, 2009

I'm new to this too, so I've been taking a stand back and watch approach--I tend to go into things like a bull, thereby learning from mistakes I don't need to.

scarletpeaches · May 4, 2009

Wayne K said:
Behave yourself.

What did I say?! I meant it!

Certain things need to come out of the closet. Or out from behind the counter.

We need to burst out from our brown-paper bags and proclaim ourselves loud and proud.

Wayne K · May 4, 2009

I forgot the emotilaughy guy.

AngelRoseDarke · May 4, 2009

Thanks everybody! I've been watching this forum for a little while now, and everyone seems really helpful.

wannawrite · May 4, 2009

Hey, I've been thinking about writing an erotica, too. I've been hitting all the sites, seeing what is out there, and OMG I read a few. Don't think I'm creative enough, sadly. Some of the things...wow. And I am no faint-hearted lily. Or, I didn't think I was, anyway. Let me know how it goes, and best of luck!

AngelRoseDarke · May 4, 2009

wannawrite said:
Hey, I've been thinking about writing an erotica, too. I've been hitting all the sites, seeing what is out there, and OMG I read a few. Don't think I'm creative enough, sadly. Some of the things...wow. And I am no faint-hearted lily. Or, I didn't think I was, anyway. Let me know how it goes, and best of luck!

Thanks. I don't think this should be too hard. I can draw a lot from reality since I live in the lifestyle. It's mainly a matter of making it sell.

ELMontague · May 4, 2009

Wannawrite,

There is a market for almost everything. If you want to write erotica, put pen to paper and see how it flies. Just because your preferences aren't out of this world, doesn't mean there aren't readers waiting for what you have to say.

EL

New to the genre

AngelRoseDarke

Kind-hearted stranger

SFLP

Just tell me to shut up.

AngelRoseDarke

Kind-hearted stranger

Polly

Back from the Brink

scarletpeaches

Wayne K

Wayne K

scarletpeaches

Wayne K

AngelRoseDarke

Kind-hearted stranger

wannawrite

AngelRoseDarke

Kind-hearted stranger

ELMontague