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"I Give You My Body . . ."
"I Give You My Body . . .": How I Write Sex Scenes | Diana Gabaldon
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For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlander novels. Ask me to your bed, he said. I shall come to ye. In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. Youll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward, and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described. With such tips as The Rule of Three for involving the senses, handy lists of naughty euphemisms (with instructions for use), and Gabaldons own examples from the Outlander novels, I Give You My Body . . . is a master class in writing to draw readers in and keep them riveted to the page.
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CocoReads
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Made it two hours into work before coming home sick. I️ may be coughing up a lung, but there‘s nothing wrong with my fingers and I‘m so far behind. My characters are having a minor emergency as well. #nanowrimo #romantsy #notaseasytowriteasonemightthink

cobwebmoth Hope you can get some rest. Feel better soon! 7y
CocoReads @cobwebmoth thank you. This is really kicking my butt and at precisely the wrong time of year. 7y
MCYmermaid A definite emergency! #safesexalltheway!! 7y
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CocoReads @MCYmermaid indeed. I‘m actually having trouble writing the sex but I‘m getting there. So I‘m mostly alluding to it and around it but I️ thought a good dose of humor was needed here because #beenthere 7y
tammysue Oh no, I hope you feel better soon! 7y
tammysue Peppermints help a bit with the coughing :) 7y
CocoReads @whatshesreadingnow thank you. I‘ve been sucking down tea and cough drops and using Vick‘s vapo rub at night (love that stuff). Hoping to kick it soon. My aunt will be up from FL next week and I‘d like to enjoy the visit. 7y
megt Hope you feel better soon! 7y
tammysue @CocoReads That's exciting, and hopefully you'll feel much better by then! 🤞🏻 7y
bookloo You can do it! 🎉🎉 7y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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This book fits in the writing instruction category, but as a reader I found it fascinating to learn how this author writes this particular type of scene. It's taken from workshops she gives to writers, so has a chatty approach. Very quick and enjoyable. Plus, there's a full list of every Outlander sex scene by book and page. In case you've wondered! 😜

Longer review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1855464474

BarbaraTheBibliophage @sprainedbrain I finally read this and reviewed it! 😎 8y
Zelma 😂😂 I know some people that would love that lists of Outlander sex scenes. 8y
sprainedbrain Thanks for letting me know! 8y
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CocoReads Stacked! 8y
jessicarenee That's probably a really long list 😋 8y
SuperPunkNinja I was just looking at this and wondering if I should get it. 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Zelma You bet! She has some seriously rabid fans. 😜 @sprainedbrain You're welcome! 👍🏻 @CocoReads Enjoy! @jessicarenee It is pretty long. No book without them! @McShelfington Hopefully I've #litfluenced You positively! 👏🏻👏🏻 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @McShelfington You're welcome. I'm sure you'll return the favor soon! 8y
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StellaDz
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If Diana Gabaldon wants to teach me something, I'm all for it! While her Outlander series has been said to have a lot of sex scenes, I've always felt that they were tastefully done. This work was a very interesting read. I learned a lot and had a few laughs as well. This isn't like Gabaldon's fiction novels. This is like she is talking directly to you; her dry wit and humour is throughout, making it very enjoyable while educational.

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I'm not an author. Even though the blurb says "for authors" I'm SO curious to read this. I've read enough sex scenes over the years, that's for sure.

My fourth book purchase today. Thinking my "ban on buying books" is impossible!

razmanda Her sex scenes are the best. 🔥💯🔥💯🔥 8y
sprainedbrain I was tempted by this one today, too. Let us know what you think about it! 8y
Leelee08 @razmanda They are!!😍😍 She writes them so well.... 8y
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Twocougs Good luck with that "ban on buying books". I've been trying that and have had zero success. 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @razmanda @Leelee08 It's not just because I love a man in a kilt ... Gabaldon's a pro for sure! 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Twocougs All my "ban" is doing is making me cut back a bit. I guess that's good ... ? 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @sprainedbrain I'm hoping to get to it soon! 8y
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