How to Write an Erotic Poem

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:WriteEroticPoem

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Introduction Erotica, once written exclusively by authors who remained anonymous, has gone

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Introduction

Erotica, once written exclusively by authors who remained anonymous, has gone mainstream. Erotic novels, movies, videos and even poetry books are listed on Amazon.com and stocked on store shelves. While writing an erotic novel takes weeks or months, writing an erotic poem is a lot of fun and only takes minutes in most cases.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Find a muse. You've got to be inspired to write an erotic poem. Your muse can be a lover, ex-lover, future lover or a celebrity. Even a photo or painting can inspire lusty writing.
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Step Two

Develop a style. Experiment in the early stages with prose poems, short poems, long poems, explicit poems and subtle poems. You'll discover your own style after writing a few fledgling poems.
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Step Three

Read all kinds of poetry. Study Ezra Pound, Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, even the work of local slam poets. Erotic poetry isn't just about "dirty words." It's all about evoking feelings, and there are many words and styles out there that can express erotic emotions.
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Step Four

Write and rewrite. Like any other writing genre, erotic poetry requires editing and thoughtful rewrites. Remember, write the first draft with passion, the second draft with logic.
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Step Five

Get published. Investigate markets via ERWA (Erotica Readers and Writers Association) and writers' magazines. Consider publishing a poetry chapbook on your own using a printer or print-on-demand publisher.
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