EUGENE, Ore.—M.Christian, a renowned author, editor and publisher of erotic fiction, will teach a two-part online class in erotica writing on June 14 and 28 for AsYouLikeIt, the women-owned adult pleasure shop in Eugene, Oregon.
This virtual class has been designed for those who are new to storytelling as well as those seeking to become a well-seasoned professional. The two segments of the class will both take place in June 2020, via the video conferencing service Zoom.
The introductory segment, "Sex Sells, Part 1: Getting Started As An Erotic Writer," will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 14 and will cost $20. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite by clicking here. Students will learn the essential basics, such as finding inspiration, what can make or break an erotic story, forging interesting characters, the ups and downs of plot, making sex scenes that sizzle, how to juice up your erotic imagination, how to stay motivated, dealing with your inner critic, as well as tips and tricks to managing your emotional well-being as a writer.
The advanced class, "Sex Sells, Part 2: How to Sell Your Erotic Writing," follows from 3 to 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 28, and will cost $20. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite here. In this class, students will learn about how and where to submit your books and stories, pay rates, royalties and rights, social media and PR, the pros and cons of self-publishing, dealing with editors and publishers, how to write for a wide variety of erotic genres, the importance of stretching yourself as a writer, plus how to deal with the inevitable emotional kicks-to-the-ego that can come from sending your work out into the world.
Known for his ability to write convincingly for a variety of interests and orientations, Christian's short fiction has graced the pages of anthologies such as Best American Erotica, Best Gay Erotica, Best Lesbian Erotica and other publications. He has also edited 25 books including The Mammoth Book of Future Cops and The Mammoth Book of Tales of the Road (with Maxim Jakubowksi); Confessions, Garden of Perverse and Amazons (with Sage Vivant) and others. His fiction has been collected into books such as the Lambda Award finalist Dirty Words and others such as Speaking Parts, Filthy Boys, BodyWork, Bachelor Machine, Skin Effect and the recently released Hard Drive: The Best Sci-Fi Erotica of M.Christian. His novels include Running Dry, The Very Bloody Marys, Brushes, Painted Doll and the gay horror/thrillers Finger's Breadth and Me2.
For more information, visit www.mchristian.com.
