Packing Heat 013: Shutterbug
Posted by Jordan Castillo Price at 3/26/2008 11:05 AM and is filed under Tips,Inspiration,Recommendation 
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Last Episode's Assignment
Two weeks ago, I had you look at some erotica analytically and decide what specifically turned you on, and what turned you off. Here are my "yes" list and "no" list.
YAY!
- First person
- Strong character voice
- Anticipation
- Setting used to good advantage
- Horror/paranormal twist
- Clever surprises
- Quirky characters
- Kissing
- Partially clothed
NO WAY!
- Recycled words and catchphrases
- Eye color
- "Misunderstandings"
- Children/pregnancy/infantilized adults
- Power imbalance (M/F)
- Sex toys & piercings
- Chick with a dick in her face
I also had you do a "magic" list, where you went through things you'd do on a typical day if you had a million dollars.
MAGIC!
- Wake up without an alarm
- Go swimming
- Get a massage
- Great coffee
- Interesting old main street
- Cool shops
- Chinese or Indian Restaurant
- Hike in a pretty area
- Explore local businesses
- Draw/sew/embroider/write
Freeze Frame!
What if you turned the same kind of analytical thinking toward an adult photo? Go beyond saving a picture to your hard drive if you think it's sexy, and really look at one and think about what specifically pushes your buttons. Your assignment this week is to find an adult photo and write something in FIRST PERSON as if you're one of the models in it.
Recommendation:
The writing software Scrivener rocks! You can find it at www.literatureandlatte.com
I wish I had it when I was working on my last novel. I wish I had it when I was starting the novel I'm currently neck deep in. But I've got it now, and by gum, I'm ready for the next novel. (Mac only.)
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