Learn the ropes of erotic writing from the renowned erotica maven herself, Rachel Kramer Bussel! Have you had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you've wanted to write but weren't sure how or where to start? Let renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas and novels. In this indispensable nonfiction craft guide, Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers through the ins and outs of erotic writing. Whether you want to see your work on the shelves of bookstores, pen sexy stories or letters for a partner or simply explore your creativity, How to Write Erotica will put you on the path to becoming the next Anais Nin! Having taught erotic writing workshops at universities, conferences and sex toy stores across the world and online, Bussel knows how to make even those who blush at the word sex feel comfortable putting pen to paper. Her easy-to-follow method to penning erotica is broken down utilizing helpful tactics that include- Practical examples from her own writing process Erotica excerpts Interviews with over a dozen successful erotica authors Numerous writing tips and prompts Aspiring erotic authors of all genders will learn everything they need to know about gaining inspiration from their everyday surroundings, breaking.