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"I Give You My Body..."

How I Write Sex Scenes

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For writers looking to make sure their next physical interludes on the page inspire readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, best-selling 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. You'll 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 Gabaldon's 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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Beyond a doubt Diana Gabaldon is an outstanding writer with a huge culture at large and a huge culture of words. She has a lot to say, but I would be interested to know if anyone else felt like me; dizzy. She speaks so fast that I have had to stop several times because there is just no way to assimilate what she is saying which is theoritical -- she is there speaking about how she writes , but does so as fast as Speedy Gonzales! It is an indication of a racing mind, which comes as no surprise as the woman is both creative and intelligent, but I wish, I really wish someone had told her when she recorded to slow down.
Does anybody else feel the same? I know all the scenes that are quoted, they are familiar to me, but the explanations she gave are lost because of her speed. It is a pity as it is interesting.

Slow down Mrs Gabaldon!

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I liked the concept of this particular book & subject because it’s interesting to know how a writer would go about writing sex scenes. And it was great and I learned a lot.
Wasn’t keen on the narration, I found it to fast and their throat needed clearing. I had to really listen and slow the speed down. But that aside and overall it’s a great book and I love rest of the Outlander books!

Great author & book

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Diana Gabaldon is a wonderful writer but she’s no good at reading her books. It gave me the impression that she was just racing through the book! What a shame😥

Slow down Diana

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Diana is a fantastic writer and all her books are great. She however cannot narate books. She speaks so fast I had a difficult time keeping up with her. I was listening to an audio book.

she can write

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