Writing the Sex Scene

The sex life of a character is no less important than their career, family dynamics, finances or social life, and a good sex scene, no matter who the participants are, should be about far more than body parts. So why is it so hard for good writers to write sex scenes well? How do we know when to show a sex scene and when to infer it? What makes a sex scene compelling and essential rather than pornographic and pathetic? In this workshop we will discuss the issues of writing a sex scene in literary fiction; review a few examples of successes and failures; and maybe even try our hand at writing one of our own.

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Details: Writing the Sex Scene will be on Saturday, August 16th from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Literary Cleveland offices

‍Prerequisite: None

‍Genre: Fiction

‍Level: All Levels

‍Format: Workshop

‍Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.

‍Size: Limited to 25 participants.

‍Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 28.

‍Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.

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