I'm Sorry...Who Are You?

[neo_rufus]

One of the most annoying yet embarrassing things happened to me the other day when I was buying my college books. Ok so I walk into the store and pass this girl sitting in a chair next to some chips. As I pass her I smile and nod my head, and move on. About fifteen minutes later I find all three books I require and make my way to the cashier. When

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[yrena]

A true writer would only write what they feel comfortable with.

[yrena]

Of course, there's exceptions where people write to broaden horizons, attempts to see if they can do it, things to stir the pot and so on, but it sounds like she's just a yaoi fangirl wanting her fix XD; lol

Don't write it if you don't want to. I've found the more uncomfortable I am, the stiffer the writing is.

[neo_rufus]

Your first comment was so very true. I mean, I'm not homophobic or anything, I have a handful of gay friends. But I suppose despite that, I can still feel awkward writing such a story. Hmm...I guess I thought it was a contradiction. A straight dude being asked to write a queer chapter.

But your first line summed it up well for me. I'll let ya know what I end up doing. Wish me luck...

[yrena]

Good luck!

And actually, I know how ya feel about the situation. I tried doing a yaoi, which is not my thing, (I prefer yuri actually and in fact, I have written some and plan more fics) and it was one of the worst, crappiest fanfics I've ever written, and the writing was stiffer than a board. If you can't get into it, you really can't write it, is what I realized from that experience.

[nosignalinput]

Aw, you should have asked her where she knew you from. I'm curious now!

I dunno, it'd be a challenge to write something you're not comfortable with but that's the beauty of writing - the challenge!

In the end though if you really can't get into it then turn it down. You'll probably just end up feeling awkward trying to do it. I'd even feel awkward writing a straight sex scene; not because I'm uncomfortable with it but because I doubt I could make it sound passionate. All writers have doubts though and often the only way to overcome them is to confront them head on. If it doesn't work out for you then you drop it from your story and move on to something else.

Besides, there's enough gay fan fiction for those inclined to get their jollies off out there anyway - we really don't need anymore!

[freckled_kisses]

you are that much more awesome for being a dude and writing some Riku/Sora stuff. I applaud thee.

[aquinas3]

Wow, its been almost a year since you wrote on LJ. Welcome to FB limbo my friend.