The problem I'm having is that I'm at the BIG sex scene. You know, the genre required scene toward the climax (he he) of the story where the couple realize it's true love, etc... These scenes have never really been a challenge. Once I get my writing groove on, the scene flows. Yes, I have some tidying to do, but in all the scenes are well written and get the intended emotional content across. And, I shouldn't have to mention, they're hot.
This is my problem right now. My real world influences have been decidedly not hot. Life is, well, life. I've been sick with an upper respiratory thingy (not hot), I'm broke (not hot), and work is crazy. To top it all, I recently watched Bridesmaids. While I really enjoyed the film, the residual imagery it left with me has made sexual content really laughable. I am not able to suspend disbelief long enough to allow a mood to establish.
So I'm stuck on my w.i.p., unable to finish the scene. Since a big part of my process is seat of my pants, I can't just write the last scene and be secure in the knowledge it will be the organic extension of their sexual moment of clarity.
To add insult to injury, I Googled "romantic imagery" for this blog, and this was the 2nd image suggested. WTF? Thanks Google, I needed the help to be not turned on.
1 comment:
That is a nasty image. Seriously.
That said, I understand what you're going through. If it was just writing sex, that's easy. Sex that's emotionally wrought and builds the story but is still sexy is not easy. For me, that's the most difficult part off writing romance -- making sure the sex isn't gratuitous but won't leave the reader unfulfilled.
Good luck.
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