In this nonfiction craft guide, renowned erotica author and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel takes her 20+ years of experience in the genre and walks writers through the ins and outs of erotic writing. If you've had intimate fantasies or simmering plotlines you've wanted to write but weren't sure how to go about it, let Bussel show you how to turn those fragments into fully fleshed out erotic stories, novellas or novels. Having taught erotic writing workshops at universities, conferences and sex toy stores across the world and online, Bussel not only knows how to write, but also how to make even those who blush at the word 'sex' feel comfortable putting pen to paper. You don't need an advanced degree, previous writing experience or sexual experience to write good erotica. All you need is a keen imagination and a willingness to follow where your mind takes you. Through practical examples from her own writing process, erotica excerpts and interviews with over a dozen successful erotic authors, along with numerous writing prompts and tips, Bussel breaks down the practice of penning erotica with her easy-to-follow method. She shows readers of all genders how to get inspiration from your everyday surroundings, your personal life, news stories, sex toys and more. This book shares all you need to know about breaking into publishing, promoting your work and making a name for yourself as an erotic writer. From pseudonyms to BDSM, overcoming writer's block and crafting sultry, believable characters, Bussel's advice will have you seeing erotic possibilities everywhere. In this indispensable book, you'll learn everything you need to know to be the next Ana¯s Nin. Whether you want to see your writing on bookstore shelves, write sexy stories or letters for a partner or simply explore your creativity, this erotic writing guide is for you.