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JTravis
10-30-2007, 11:56 PM
This question is a little embarrassing, as I want to keep my erotic writing separate from my other freelance writing--but I rely on AW for so much, I feel like I have to post here and ask.

I recently found some jobs listed for erotic blogs that caught my attention, and also writing reviews for an adult website.

I have tons of experience and clips freelancing and editing, but nothing in this genre, except for some advice columns on a website that was later purchased by Playboy. (This was about 7 years ago). I am using the same pen name I used there.

Question--should I use my existing freelance writing/editing resume (taking out references to religious/inspirational magazines) and can I send mainstream clips if that is all I have?

My only experience in erotica is two stories on Literotica. Is this even worth mentioning since you have to be practically illiterate to have a story rejected there? (My apologies in advance to anyone who may have had a story rejected by them!)

I'm interested in writing non-fiction about sex rather than erotic fiction....but I want to keep both my professional personalities separate. I don't know if I should post this in the Freelance writing forum, instead.

Can I get away with using the same resume until I have built up credentials in this field? If not, what should I emphasize on my resume--all I have going for me is experience as an editor and freelancer.

Stacia Kane
10-31-2007, 01:47 AM
I don't see why not. You're a writer first, and they (I imagine) want good writers. I'd play up your interest in erotica, I guess, but really, writing skills should be key. Maybe do a short piece for them in their style, so they can see what you can do? (Sorry, I know next to nothing about nonfic freelancing.)

veinglory
10-31-2007, 07:20 AM
I would agree with that. Sounds like reasonable experience for the job to me.