"I Give You My Body..."

How I Write Sex Scenes

De: Diana Gabaldon

Narrado por: Diana Gabaldon, Davina Porter, Jeff Woodman, Allan Scott-Douglas

For writers looking to make sure their next physical interludes on the page inspire readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, best-selling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlander novels.

"Ask me to your bed," he said. "I shall come to ye."

In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. You'll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described. With such tips as The Rule of Three for involving the senses, handy lists of naughty euphemisms (with instructions for use), and Gabaldon's own examples from the Outlander novels, "I Give You My Body..." is a master class in writing to draw readers in and keep them riveted to the page.

©2016 Diana Gabaldon (P)2016 Recorded Books

A great writing help

It gives lots of wonderful advice, and if you yourself are a writer, and think you may write sex scenes, I would recommend it.

Great storytelling

I bought this audiobook to get an glimpse into Diana's writing process. Although I am not an aspiring writer, I enjoyed listening to Diana's rationale in constructing Jamie and Claire 's love scene. I read and or heard all of outlander series and it's great to relive major moments under 4 hours.

As always.. Diana is a genius

Diana’s writing, as always, is honest, exciting, and enticing ♥️.. and this applies even to her description of how she puts her story on paper.

Very revealing

I don’t think Ms Diana has need of my accolades, having achieved such a masterpiece as the Outlander series, but I feel compelled. After reading Diana’s articulate and intellectual prose, I hold it as a standard that I base my own and others’ work on. Her narratives often make me feel as if I’m inside the scene, with the characters. I appreciate this opportunity to learn a bit about how she infuses them with such vividness.

Just another great read!

Fascinating, intelligently well done! But, of course, it is Diana Gabaldon. Thank you so much!