Story Writing Points

[mister_aimless]

Hello All!
I am writing a tickling story (my first). I am a fairly good non fiction writer and wanted to try my hand at something that both I and the tickling community at large can enjoy. It involves a hypothetical situation with a woman who meets a "photographer" online and is invited for a photoshoot with unintended poses, shall we say. I guess my question is at what point is the description of the tickling excessive? Some stories are about tickling, others use tickling to advance the story. This is more the former than the latter. I really want to describe a situation where a totally helpless woman is at the hands of someone else who well, wants to take advantage of the situation. Any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks for listening and hope all is well!

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[Deleted member 66627]

Basically just try not to lose the main focus of the story. Even though it's ABOUT tickling, the storyline can become shady if it's being drowned out with tickling scenes that are crafted poorly.

Excessive also, IMO, includes writing out the individual "HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA's". I did that in a bunch of my older stuff and it's a popular thing to do, but it just doesn't look right. Taking the time to describe the lee's laughter makes for a more interesting take then just short-cutting it by typing out generic H's and A's.

Good luck! 🙂

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

I totally aree with what Crystal said. The only thing I'd add is to be yourself. I've found that, if it comes from inside rather than trying to figure out what others ant to see, I enjoy writing it more...and they generally enjoy reading it more. Just have fun with it. 🙂

 

[Marquis De Sade]

Basically just try not to lose the main focus of the story. Even though it's ABOUT tickling, the storyline can become shady if it's being drowned out with tickling scenes that are crafted poorly.

Excessive also, IMO, includes writing out the individual "HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA's". I did that in a bunch of my older stuff and it's a popular thing to do, but it just doesn't look right. Taking the time to describe the lee's laughter makes for a more interesting take then just short-cutting it by typing out generic H's and A's.

Good luck! 🙂

What she said. It's how you describe it.

 

[lemoncake]

yeah, it is how you create the scene, the relationship and dynamics between the characters.I usually come up with the story first and then add the tickling in. But lately, I have been coming up with the tickling scenes first as I work on the rest. Can't wait to see what you come up with. 🙂

 

[chicago]

Being as descriptive as possible without making your sentences jumbled, run-on, or confusing would be the goal, IMO. However, you want to stay away from cliches because they tend to make you sound like the typical romance novel trite they sell at the local grocery store.

Really relish in the build up and anticipation. I find it's often rushed through in most stories.

And as others have said, perhaps a few "hahahaha's" are ok, but too much and the story starts to sound cheesy and hackneyed.

 

[Coda]

Hi, mister_aimless,

Descriptions of tickling are excessive when they stop serving the feeling you're trying to create in the reader (including yourself). Depending on whether you're trying to evoke a feeling of helplessness or embarrassment or sexual tension or something else, that can justifiably go on for a long time. Just be careful you don't start doing it because you're trying to guess whether it's right.

 

[mister_aimless]

Hello All!
Thanks for your replies. I am doing this for my own enjoyment and hope all of you can as well. I guess I needed to approach this from a story perspective. I write a lot of boring reports and recommendations so this will be something in cognito for me. I want to create a helpless atmosphere with a little background story. Thank you for you input. Please share thoughts as multiple perspectives make for interesting discussions and fuller, richer products. Take care!
Mister Aimless