Length for length’s sake is not good.
If a tale can be told well in
45k words, it should be told in 45k words.
Bulking up a sex scene to absurd duration just to meet your publisher’s
50k wish is not worth it. Trust me on this. Even the most voracious of your
readers will tire of manhood grappling, bosom nuzzling, derriere pinching/spanking/biting/etc.
if they are all piled on top of each other in a single horny romp.
If you must find that extra 5k somewhere, add an entirely new scene.
Remember: when it comes to sex scenes, no matter what they say, bigger
is not always better.
Until Monday (another travel day tomorrow, I’m afraid)…
Chloe
Post-note: I still struggle with this. In fact, I’ve been known to
cover up the handy-dandy word counter with a post-it note while writing. Only
once I’m thoroughly happy with the scene will I peek.
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