Thoras
Minstrel
That got your attention, now didn't it?
Now I'm not sure if this is the right place, but I couldn't tell where else it would belong. I know this is a fantasy forum, but on occasions - I'm sure your characters hook up.
Anyway to the point, the story I'm working on right now will eventually lead to a sex scene between two characters, but I'm not entirely sure if I should simplify it by going like "...aaand then they hooked up." <cut chapter>, or if I should actually show the act.
The thing is, it is a fantasy book, not an erotica - but on the other hand, it is also an adult fantasy. I want the book to feel real and not sugarcoat it either, so I guess some might appreciate it - a book that would include all parts of life. And at the same time, the thought of actually describing the act in detail kind of make me feel like a pervert, because I actually think I could make it pretty authentic. So I'm thinking "what if this would be published and friends and family actually read it". That'd be awkward.
So I'm looking for advice on how you would deal with this in your writing, thanks in advance!
//Thoras
Now I'm not sure if this is the right place, but I couldn't tell where else it would belong. I know this is a fantasy forum, but on occasions - I'm sure your characters hook up.
Anyway to the point, the story I'm working on right now will eventually lead to a sex scene between two characters, but I'm not entirely sure if I should simplify it by going like "...aaand then they hooked up." <cut chapter>, or if I should actually show the act.
The thing is, it is a fantasy book, not an erotica - but on the other hand, it is also an adult fantasy. I want the book to feel real and not sugarcoat it either, so I guess some might appreciate it - a book that would include all parts of life. And at the same time, the thought of actually describing the act in detail kind of make me feel like a pervert, because I actually think I could make it pretty authentic. So I'm thinking "what if this would be published and friends and family actually read it". That'd be awkward.
So I'm looking for advice on how you would deal with this in your writing, thanks in advance!
//Thoras