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writing smut depends on each person's writing style but i think there's something so gut-wrenchingly beautiful about smut when it's not very graphic and vivid. like., would this turn on a reader more?
"he kissed her, pulling her body closer to him."
or this?
"His lips felt so familiar it hurt her heart. His breathing had become more strained; his muscles tensed. She let herself sink into his embrace as his hands flattened against her spine. He drew her closer."
(Before proceeding further, these are all "in my opinion" what I think would make it better. Apply parts of the advice you like and neglect the aspects you do not agree with it. Once again I'm not saying you have to follow a certain type of style to write smut! Creative freedom exists for a reason!)
One may like either the top or the bottom one better, but it totally depends on your writing to make it work. Neither is bad, but the second example is more flattering, talking literally.
express one's sensory feelings, and the readers will automatically know what's happening.
writing, "her walls clenched against him, her breath hitching with his every thrust" is better than writing, "she was about to cum".
here are some vocabulary you can introduce in your writing:
whimpered, whispered, breathed lightly, stuttered, groaned, grunted, yearned, whined, ached, clenched, coaxed, cried out, heaved, hissed
shivering, shuddering, curling up against one's body, squirming, squirting, touching, teasing, taunting, guiding, kneeling, begging, pining, pinching, grinding,
swallowing, panting, sucking in a sharp breath, thrusting, moving gently, gripped, biting, quivering,
nibbling, tugging, pressing, licking, flicking, sucking, panting, gritting, exhaling in short breaths,
wet kisses, brushing soft kisses across their body (yk where), licking, sucking, teasing, tracing, tickling, bucking hips, forcing one on their knees
holding hips, guiding the one on top, moving aimlessly, mindlessly, sounds they make turn insanely beautiful, sinful to listen to
some adverbs to use: desperately, hurriedly, knowingly, teasingly, tauntingly, aimlessly, shamelessly, breathlessly, passionately, delicately, hungrily
he sighed with pleasure
her skin flushed
he shuddered when her body moved against his
he planted kisses along her jawline
her lips turned red, messy, kissed and flushed.
his hands were on his hair, pulling him.
light touches traveled down his back
words were coiled at his throat, coming out as broken sobs, wanting more
he arched his back, his breath quivering
her legs parted, sinking into the other's body, encircling around their waist.
+ mention the position, how they're being moved around---are they face down, kneeling, or standing, or on top or on bottom--it's really helpful to give a clear picture.
+ use lustful talk, slow seduction, teasing touches, erratic breathing, give the readers all while also giving them nothing. make them yearn but DO NOT PROLONG IT.
sources to refer to for more: (will be updated soon!)
Can I have a smutty dictionary? Or a list of smutty words?
Sure! Now, this is definitely incomplete; these are the ones I use most often. If you have any to add, please do!
Arousal/Anticipation
hot
warm
burn
ache
heat
swell
red/pink flush
roil
dizzy
foggy
rush of [heat, for example]
heavy
heady
intoxicating
thick [air/atmosphere]
thrum
ignite
desire
pulse quickened
tempt
tantalizing
throb
excite
prickle
tingle
turn on
What People Look Like
disheveled
blissed out
eyes glazed over
eyes rolled back in head
flushed
sweaty
glistening
mouth open
eyes closed
General Movement
clutch
crawl
slap
swat
smack
nuzzle
fidget
squirm
fast
slow
lift
fold
embrace
melt into/against
bend
shove
wiggle
wriggle
tuck
glide
clenching/unclenching
General Touching
caress
graze
brush
stimulate
flick
massage
skim
drag
shiver
goosebumps
flutter
grope
fondle
pet
pleasure [as in: pleasured himself]
nudge
stroke
feather-light
tease
probe
wander
knead
capture
grip
Kissing/Rimming
suck
bite
nibble
lick
slide
wet
flick tongue at/against
bite
bury [his face] in
ravish
dip [tongue into]
weave lips together
capture [his] lips
press a kiss against
drop a kiss to [body part]
Noises
grunt
growl
moan
groan
sigh
breath hitching
gasp
sharp intake of breath
exhale
cry
keen
whimper
whine
hoarse
ragged
garbled
strangled
croak
shout
Verbs for Speaking
breathe
whisper
sigh
gasp
groan
moan
grunt
growl
order
snap
spat
cry
murmur
mumble
beg
whimper
whine
croak
Preparation
finger
open [himself] up
work [himself] open
pump [fingers/toy] in and out
spread
shove
slick/slicken
lubed [himself] up
Blow Job
lick
suck
envelop
wet
mouth at [something]
slobber
dripping
flick tongue at/against
blow
drool
Hand Job/Masturbation
pump
twist
squeeze
rub
fondle
cup
stroke
palm
tap
grip
Dry Humping
grind
rub
rock
hump
roll hips together/against
Fucking
push in
press in/against
slide in
breach
pop in
bury [himself] in/into/inside
in to the hilt
penetrate
sink down on
split open
tight
fill
roll
thrust
drive
pound
rock
bounce
buck
slam
meld
frantic
fuse
pace [fast or slow, for example]
clench
grind
Orgasm/Words for Feeling Pleasure
come/cum
climax
peak
topple over
fall over
tumble over
let go
spill
contract
convulse
writhe
quiver
shiver
shudder
shoot
tremble
ejaculate
pulse
pulsate
twitch
arch [his back]
blissed out
spasm
burst
reeling
throb
tremor
ecstasy
swallow
shockwaves
release
spurt
jerk
Taste
tangy
sweet
bitter
salty
Smell
musky
heady
intoxicating
tangy
sweet
Cooldown/Cleanup
sticky
sweaty
glistening
chest heaving
wipe
dab
wash
spent
soften
flagged [as in: his cock flagged]
fulfilled
satisfied
left reeling
cuddle
snuggle
plaster [as in: plastered themselves together OR plastered to each other’s side]
flop around
boneless
limp
Words to Describe Cock
cock
dick
shaft
tip
ridge
hard
firm
glisten
thick
length
red
flushed
engorged
throbbing
quivering
twitching
Words to Describe Feelings/Touches/Movements/Sensations
gentle
soft
rough
hard
fervid
feverish
fervor
passionate
vulnerable
exposed
sensual
silky
fleeting
prickle
tingle
tender
warm
electric
spark
Misc. Smutty Words and Phrases
with abandon
need
want
overcome
erupt in [goosebumps, for example]
pliant
viscous
erotic
long for
yearn
yield
urge
bloom [as in: color bloomed across his cheeks]
intimate
relax
vigorous
thrill
“I’m Pretending I Don’t Love You” Behaviors
(for that beautiful, painful flavor of self-denial that authors LIVE FOR)
✦ Making fun of everything they do...gently. Like it’s the only way you can touch them.
✦ Telling them to be careful, but saying it like an insult.
✦ Correcting people who get their name wrong, then pretending it didn’t matter.
✦ Staring just a little too long—and then making a sarcastic comment to cover the slip.
✦ Showing up to things “coincidentally” wherever they are. All the time.
✦ Knowing exactly what food they like, but acting like it was a random choice.
✦ Volunteering to be on their team, share their tent, go with them, whatever excuse works.
✦ Looking away fast when they laugh. Too fast. Like it hurts.
✦ Caring for them when they’re hurt, but muttering, “Don’t read into this.”
✦ Being furious when someone else flirts with them and not being able to explain why.
I made these as a way to compile all the geographical vocabulary that I thought was useful and interesting for writers. Some descriptors share categories, and some are simplified, but for the most part everything is in its proper place. Not all the words are as useable as others, and some might take tricky wording to pull off, but I hope these prove useful to all you writers out there!
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Why? Why not!
And what are you supposed to do with this? I don't care! Use it as reference for writing fic, learn to live by Raphael's words, print it out and eat it, do whatever you want, as long as you have fun doing it!
mental heal ˊ^ˋ
If your plot feels flat, STUDY it! Your story might be lacking...
Stakes - What would happen if the protagonist failed? Would it really be such a bad thing if it happened?
Thematic relevance - Do the events of the story speak to a greater emotional or moral message? Is the conflict resolved in a way that befits the theme?
Urgency - How much time does the protagonist have to complete their goal? Are there multiple factors complicating the situation?
Drive - What motivates the protagonist? Are they an active player in the story, or are they repeatedly getting pushed around by external forces? Could you swap them out for a different character with no impact on the plot? On the flip side, do the other characters have sensible motivations of their own?
Yield - Is there foreshadowing? Do the protagonist's choices have unforeseen consequences down the road? Do they use knowledge or clues from the beginning, to help them in the end? Do they learn things about the other characters that weren't immediately obvious?
Bleeding:
Blood is warm. if blood is cold, you’re really fucking feverish or the person is dead. it’s only sticky after it coagulates.
It smells! like iron, obv, but very metallic. heavy blood loss has a really potent smell, someone will notice.
Unless in a state of shock or fight-flight mode, a character will know they’re bleeding. stop with the ‘i didn’t even feel it’ yeah you did. drowsiness, confusion, pale complexion, nausea, clumsiness, and memory loss are symptoms to include.
blood flow ebbs. sometimes it’s really gushin’, other times it’s a trickle. could be the same wound at different points.
it’s slow. use this to your advantage! more sad writer times hehehe.
Stab wounds:
I have been mildly impaled with rebar on an occasion, so let me explain from experience. being stabbed is bizarre af. your body is soft. you can squish it, feel it jiggle when you move. whatever just stabbed you? not jiggly. it feels stiff and numb after the pain fades. often, stab wounds lead to nerve damage. hands, arms, feet, neck, all have more motor nerve clusters than the torso. fingers may go numb or useless if a tendon is nicked.
also, bleeding takes FOREVER to stop, as mentioned above.
if the wound has an exit wound, like a bullet clean through or a spear through the whole limb, DONT REMOVE THE OBJECT. character will die. leave it, bandage around it. could be a good opportunity for some touchy touchy :)
whump writers - good opportunity for caretaker angst and fluff w/ trying to manhandle whumpee into a good position to access both sites
Concussion:
despite the amnesia and confusion, people ain’t that articulate. even if they’re mumbling about how much they love (person) - if that’s ur trope - or a secret, it’s gonna make no sense. garbled nonsense, no full sentences, just a coupla words here and there.
if the concussion is mild, they’re gonna feel fine. until….bam! out like a light. kinda funny to witness, but also a good time for some caretaking fluff.
Fever:
you die at 110F. no 'oh no his fever is 120F!! ahhh!“ no his fever is 0F because he’s fucking dead. you lose consciousness around 103, sometimes less if it’s a child. brain damage occurs at over 104.
ACTUAL SYMPTOMS:
sluggishness
seizures (severe)
inability to speak clearly
feeling chilly/shivering
nausea
pain
delirium
symptoms increase as fever rises. slow build that secret sickness! feverish people can be irritable, maybe a bit of sass followed by some hurt/comfort. never hurt anybody.
ALSO about fevers - they absolutely can cause hallucinations. Sometimes these alter memory and future memory processing. they're scary shit guys.
fevers are a big deal! bad shit can happen! milk that till its dry (chill out) and get some good hurt/comfort whumpee shit.
keep writing u sadistic nerds xox love you
ALSO I FORGOT LEMME ADD ON:
YOU DIE AT 85F
sorry I forgot. at that point for a sustained period of time you're too cold to survive.
pt 2
Based on my own ideas/beliefs/opinions. This is a part 3. Part One and Part Two are out already. I'm glad I could share my own ideas with a community. [Linking @tealfling]
Cultural Aspects:
Many adopt a second name to relect their true self, some infernal or exhibiting virtues to defy stereotypes; These names are often inscribed onto a personal talisman
Often they enjoy high-stakes games of chance or philosophical debates where wit and cunning are just as important as the subject matter
Structures/Communities:
Community structures vary widely, with some forming tight-knit clans while others integrate into broader societies
Some specimens prefer to travel in groups, forming wandering caravans to follow trade routes or avoid persecution
In larger cities, tieflings may form distinct neighborhoods where their customs and heritage are embraced rather than shunned
Due to historical discrimination, some may fom underground networks for mutual aid, intelligence gathering or occult study
Traditions:
Coming-of-Age ceremonies often include mastering latent magical abilities or ritual horn carving
Horn engraving can symbolize personal achievements, lineage, or even spiritual beliefs; Some families pass down traditional designs that represent lineage or infernal ancestry
Infernal festivals include magic performances, blood offerings (Symbolic or real) and competitive duels that can test wit, strength or magic ability
Funerals may involve sealing the deceased within a magically warded tomb to prevent soul theft as many believed their souls are claimed by powerful fiendish ancestors
Many engage in storytelling and oral traditions that preserve their infernal heritage
"Night of Burning Echoes" where they light a large bonfire and write down past mistakes/regrets onto parchment, burning them as an act of renewal
Beliefs/Philosophy:
Many believe destiny is not fixed and seek to forge their own paths, whether by seeking power, defying expectations, or proving their worth
Some struggle between honoring infernal leacies and rejecting them; some embracing fiendish patronage for power while others work to cleanse themselves of dark influences
Some cultures view morality as a balance between chaos and order rather than good and evil and may have different view on justice and punishment
Fashion/Adornments:
In certain societies, specimens wear adornments like tail jewelry to signify status or accomplishments
Tail jewelry like rings, chains or bands are commonly used to signify rank, relationships, or achievements (Some are enchanted to reinforce durability or provide minor protective charms)
Some may practice controlled scarification rituals to create patterns that enhance magical energy or symbolize life experiences
Marriage/Bonding Rituals:
Tail binding to signify commitment
Partners may polish, engrave or anoit each other's horns in scented oils/enchanted dyes as a sign of dee trust and love
Rather than traditional rings, some forge their wedding bands in ritual flames, infusing them with personal magic or protective charms
Wedding celebrations may include a ceremonial fire dance where partners perform together before their community and the flames are sometimes guided by manipulation magic
Some believe the flickering flames fortell the couple's future
(5th, and 7th onee!! omfg 12th one PLSPLS somebody write and tag mee!)
hesitant kisses, but when they part one whispers "do it again. please."
hands caressing your neck or tracing your jaw as they kiss you nuts
their lips on yours, hot, feverish, partly sucking, teasing with their tongue (OMG-)
heated kisses - their hands on your bare skin, yours in their soft hair, lips nibbling, biting, moaning into yours, while heavily breathing after.
"love, don't hide your face, don't.." hands gently removing yours from your flushed face. "you make me fluster." you say, but they kiss you through those words and mumble against your lips, "you fluster me more, sweetheart."
kisses trailing down your chin, leaving love bites on your neck, chest, and all the shyness in between > < feeling their hot, sloppy wet kisses all over ur body, everywhere and beneath your stomach, and above it. :')
"i don't know how to kiss but let me kiss you, and I'll do it just right." (on my damn knees ffr)
moving to gasp for air, but the other still leans in, eyes closed, lips parted, absolutely wanting more!!! a string of saliva connecting each other's lips!!
hugs after kisses, that lasts several heartbeats long, as they nuzzle their face in your crook. kissing there as well, shyly smiling into it. (fyi im single since birth and haven't experienced ANY OF THESE BEFORE.)
"kiss me again, but- mphh"
cupping your lover's cheek. staring into their eyes with a grin before the kiss, their hands curling around your neck, anticipating it.
"lay down, love and let me do you how you deserve it."
Language is extremely complex, yet children already know most of the grammar of their native language(s) before they are 5 years old.
Babbling begins at about 6 months and is considered the earliest stage of language acquisition
By 1 year babbles are composed only of the phonemes used in the language(s) they hear
Deaf babies babble with their hands like hearing babies babble using sounds
After the age of one, children figure out that sounds are related to meanings and start to produce their first words
Usually children go through a holophrastic stage, where their one-word utterances may convey more meaning
Example: "Up" is used to indicate something in the sky or to mean “pick me up”
Most common first words (among the first 10 words uttered in many languages): “mommy,” “daddy,” “woof woof,” “no,” “bye,” “hi,” “yes,” “vroom,” “ball” and “banana”
When learning words, children often overextend a word’s meaning
Example: Using the word dog to refer to any furry, four-legged animal (overextensions tend to be based on shape, size, or texture, but never color)
They may also underextend a word’s meaning
Example: Using the word dog to refer only to the family pet, as if dog were a proper noun
The Whole Object Principle: When a child learns a new word, (s)he is likely to interpret the word to refer to a whole object rather than one of its parts
At about two years of age, children start to put words together to form two-word utterances
The intonation contour extends over the two words as a unit, and the two-word utterances can convey a range of meanings:
Example: "mommy sock" = subject + object or possessive
NOTE: Chronological age is NOT a good measure of linguistic development due to individual differences, so instead linguists use the child’s mean length of utterance (MLU) to measure development
The telegraphic stage describes a phase when children tend to omit function morphemes such as articles, subject pronouns, auxiliaries, and verbal inflection
Examples: "He play little tune" or "Andrew want that"
Between 2;6 and 3;6 a language explosion occurs and children undergo rapid development
By the age of 3, most children consistently use function morphemes and can produce complex syntactic structures:
Examples: "He was stuck and I got him out" / "It’s too early for us to eat"
After 3;6 children can produce wh-questions, and relative pronouns
Sometime after 4;0 children have acquired most of the adult syntactic competence
Deixis: Children often have problems with the shifting reference of pronouns
Children may refer to themselves as "you"
Problems with the context-dependent nature of deictic words: Children often assume the hearer knows who s/he is talking about
In the telegraphic stage, children often omit auxiliaries from their speech but can form questions (with rising intonation) and negative sentences
Examples: "I ride train?" / "I not like this book"
As children acquire auxiliaries in questions and negative sentences, they generally use them correctly
Deaf babies acquire sign language in the same way that hearing babies acquire spoken language: babbling, holophrastic stage, telegraphic stage
When deaf babies are not exposed to sign language, they will create their own signs, complete with systematic rules
Children do imitate the speech heard around them to a certain extent, but language acquisition goes beyond imitation
Children produce utterances that they never hear from adults around them, such as "holded" or "tooths"
Children cannot imitate adults fully while acquiring grammar
Example:
Adult: "Where can I put them?" Child: "Where I can put them?"
Children who develop the ability to speak later in their childhood can understand the language spoken around them even if they cannot imitate it
NOTE: Children May Resist Correction
Example: Cazden (1972) (observation attributed to Jean Berko Gleason) – My teacher holded the baby rabbits and we patted them. – Did you say your teacher held the baby rabbits? – Yes. – What did you say she did? – She holded the baby rabbits and we patted them. – Did you say she held them tightly? – No, she holded them loosely.
Another theory asserts that children hear a sentence and then use it as a model to form other sentences by analogy
But while analogy may work in some situations, certainly not in all situations:
– I painted a red barn. – I painted a barn red. – I saw a red barn. – I saw a barn red.
Children never make mistakes of this kind based on analogy which shows that they understand structure dependency at a very young age
Children’s birth order may affect their speech.
Firstborns often speak earlier than later-born children, most likely because they get more one-on-one attention from parents.
They favor different words than their siblings.
Whereas firstborns gabble on about animals and favorite colors, the rest of the pack cut to the chase with “brother,” “sister,” “hate” and such treats as “candy,” “popsicles” and “donuts.”
The social dynamics of siblings, it would appear, prime their vocabularies for a reality different than the firstborns’ idyllic world of sheep, owls, the green of the earth and the blue of the sky.
Children may adopt vocabulary quite differently depending on their mother’s level of education.
In American English, among the words disproportionately favored by the children of mothers who have not completed secondary education are: “so,” “walker,” “gum,” “candy,” “each,” “could,” “wish,” “but,” “penny” and “be” (ordered starting with the highest frequency).
The words favored by the children of mothers in the “college and above” category are: “sheep,” “giraffe,” “cockadoodledoo,” “quack quack,” the babysitter’s name, “gentle,” “owl,” “zebra,” “play dough” and “mittens.”
One area of remarkable consistency across language groups is the degree to which the language of children is gendered.
The words more likely to be used by American girls than by boys are: “dress,” “vagina,” “tights,” “doll,” “necklace,” “pretty,” “underpants,” “purse,” “girl” and “sweater.”
Whereas those favored by boys are “penis,” “vroom,” “tractor,” “truck,” “hammer,” “bat,” “dump,” “firetruck,” “police” and “motorcycle.”
Tips for Writing Children's Dialogue (compiled from various sources cited below):
Milestones - The dialogue you write should be consistent with the child's developmental milestones for their age. Of course, other factors should be considered such as if the child has any speech or intellectual difficulties. Also note that developmental milestones are not set in stone and each child is unique in their own way.
Too "Cutesy" - If your child characters are going to be cute, they must be cute naturally through the force of their personality, not because the entire purpose of their existence is to be adorable.
Too Wise - It’s true kids have the benefit of seeing some situations a little more objectively than adults. But when they start calmly and unwittingly spouting all the answers, the results often seem more clichéd and convenient than impressive or ironic.
Unintelligent - Don’t confuse a child’s lack of experience with lack of intelligence.
Baby Talk - Don’t make a habit of letting them misuse words. Children are more intelligent than most people think.
Unique Individuals - Adults often tend to lump all children into a single category: cute, small, loud, and occasionally annoying. Look beyond the stereotype.
Personal Goals - The single ingredient that transforms someone from a static character to a dynamic character is a goal. It can be easy to forget kids also have goals. Kids are arguably even more defined by their goals than are adults. Kids want something every waking minute. Their entire existence is wrapped up in wanting something and figuring out how to get it.
Don't Forget your Character IS a Child - Most of the pitfalls in how to write child characters have to do with making them too simplistic and childish. But don’t fall into the opposite trap either: don’t create child characters who are essentially adults in little bodies.
Your Personal Observation - To write dialogue that truly sounds like it could come from a child, start by being an attentive listener. Spend time around children and observe how they interact with their peers and adults. You can also study other pieces of media that show/write about children's behaviour (e.g., documentaries, films, TV shows, even other written works like novels and scripts).
Context - The context in which children speak is crucial to creating realistic dialogue. Consider their environment, who they're speaking to, and what's happening around them. Dialogue can change drastically depending on whether a child is talking to a friend, a parent, or a teacher. Additionally, children's language can be influenced by their cultural background, family dynamics, and personal experiences. Make sure the context informs the dialogue, lending credibility to your characters' voices.
Sources and other related articles: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Writing Notes: On Children Writing Notes: Childhood Bilingualism
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