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"Author To Author: Nailing Down The Details"

written by Max D

The journey every update of the Cherish Desire Erotica Catalog takes is a combination of trailblazing and masochism. There's no denying the stupefying level of interwoven complexities that need to be broken down into bite sized chunks, tackled, completed, and then woven back together again for each release. Catalog changes range from minor corrections to additions of new titles to re-architecting the entire book layout and style sheets to accommodate fresh ideas on how to best present the stories we want people to know about.

And that's just step one.

After innumerable hours spent writing, publication looms overhead. Tame the process, and you can get it done. Here's how we navigate the labyrinth to get our titles on the virtual shelves.

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"Author to Author: Fear Matters"

written by Max D

What lingers in the shadows?

Writing something impactful is never easy. Writing content for Very Wicked Dirty Stories often requires taking a step back and reflecting on the fears which become compulsions, which gnaw at the edge of our awareness, and which make us shout "NOPE!" while pondering "What if?" Most horror has props and stage sets, but fear can come unbidden in broad daylight if done right.

That's the hardest part.

In recognition of our favorite holiday, Halloween, we wanted to talk about fear. It makes any number of stories tick - from Object Confessions to Sexy Identities - and it's a tool that can be used sparingly to haunt the audience or forcefully to provoke a strong emotional connection. What scares you is as important as what scares our characters. After all, you feel you know someone once you know what makes them want to run.

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