A question for all tickling writers....

[TicklishGrl4Lfe]

I've had several (paid) pieces published in British and North American newspapers so I suppose I'm qualified to offer some advice.

Writing is re-writing, and you NEVER get it right the first time around. In other words, the first draft is always unpublishable, and that applies to everyone from Shakespeare right on down. So think of that first effort as merely loading the clay onto the potter's wheel. You can shape it to your satisfaction later. Do the first draft, stick it in a drawer for a few days, then tweak it til you're satisfied. (This works on many levels.)

Write what you know about, and see if you can look at an old situation through fresh eyes. For instance, I worked as a bouncer for awhile but am only 5'7" tall. So I wrote about the perils of being a tiny, yet successful doorman in a goth bar. It sold.

Stick with it. The finished piece is always more fun to read than it is to write.

alright, thanks Jon.

 

[Strider]

Well, I've only written one tickling story, however, I do a fair ammount of academic writing, so I'll give you my process for that if it helps at all.

I generally get in my head exactly what I want the opening paragraph to be, sit down and write that, then let it percolate for a day or so. Then I go back, and usually knock out the rest of the piece in a few hours. Then, again, I let it sit for a few days, and during that time, I'm constantly running through bits of the piece in my head, thinking of anything I can add that would deepen my arguments, and of any improvements I can make to the existing text, and I'm generally polishing it like that right up until the deadline.

 

[ticklishscribe]

Write it as realistic as possible. If people don't believe it, they'll stop reading it.

 

[Lttg]

Remember that the reader isnt in your head, they cant read your mind, only what you write down.

Thats a problem i see when people write down their fantasies, the person writing already knows how it happens, so they dont bother to describe things. They might write down something they find very sexy based on the thoughts going on in their head. But without those thoughts what theyve written is often dull and lifeless.

Try and imagine that youre explaining the story to someone who doesnt even know what tickling is, that should help you focus on adding description and details.

 

[SlaverTickler]

What turns you one?

Basicly I use my writing to get out all my "darkness". I'm not as wicked as some of the other writers on the forum, but I can get pretty mean with my lee's. Think about what your darkest, naughtiest fantasy is, and then wright about it. Thats what I do.

 

[TicklishGrl4Lfe]

Oh wow Slaver! Thanks for all the ideas everyone!

 

[luvgirlsfeet]

the imagination is the best pen, i will try to think of some ideas for you 🙂

 

[darkscar]

Well....

When you’re done writing out your story have someone proof read the thing, I don't know how good you are in writing. But I have a hard time with Spelling, Grammar, etc. It’s always a good idea to have someone read it over for you, and correct the errors before you bring it live for every one to read.

 

[TicklishGrl4Lfe]

When you’re done writing out your story have someone proof read the thing, I don't know how good you are in writing. But I have a hard time with Spelling, Grammar, etc. It’s always a good idea to have someone read it over for you, and correct the errors before you bring it live for every one to read.

Thanks LGF and Darkscar!

 

[michigalaxy]

Thanks LGF and Darkscar!

What happened to Kayla, if I may ask?

 

[pfromptown]

What I do is write many little pieces of prose and then tweak them around so that they fit together. Personally I don't have the stamina to write a large story all at once. It's probably the reason my stories are so very few and far between. Don't force it out of your head if it isn't coming, it's better to wait and write better stuff. Also always remember you don't have to make everything you write public. Write for yourself whilst your skills are still growing, and then when you think you're ready to show people your stuff, go for it!