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I fear that I am about to ask a stupid question, but it's been nagging at me, I have to make the decision soon, and I believe that this forum will be the shortest distance between points A and B.
What is off-limits for *most* Erotica publishers?
I have a novel that probably, other than some very graphic scenes, could be considered mainstream or literary.
I have heard that incest is off-limits, rape, minors engaged in sex, but I don't know if that is with regards to Erotica or Erotic Romance, and I'm not sure of the difference between the two.
I didn't include the graphic scenes onlyin an attempt to arouse; my MC has a lifestyle that is largely defined by promiscuity, which gets him into a lot of trouble. But, at the same time, when I was writing these half a dozen scenes, I found myself asking why I should have to cut to black.
I have a rape scene. It's the rape of a bound man at gunpoint by a woman who is part of a group that's abducted him for illicit financial purposes. This rape is not sexy, I don't think, it's about breaking him down for manipulation purposes. At one point he does get aroused, but that doesn't last.
So, I'm facing a decision now. Do I edit my graphic scenes and go after a mainstream publisher and audience, or do I let them be and try to find an Erotica publisher?
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Been stuck on this for more than a month. Thanks!
What is off-limits for *most* Erotica publishers?
I have a novel that probably, other than some very graphic scenes, could be considered mainstream or literary.
I have heard that incest is off-limits, rape, minors engaged in sex, but I don't know if that is with regards to Erotica or Erotic Romance, and I'm not sure of the difference between the two.
I didn't include the graphic scenes onlyin an attempt to arouse; my MC has a lifestyle that is largely defined by promiscuity, which gets him into a lot of trouble. But, at the same time, when I was writing these half a dozen scenes, I found myself asking why I should have to cut to black.
I have a rape scene. It's the rape of a bound man at gunpoint by a woman who is part of a group that's abducted him for illicit financial purposes. This rape is not sexy, I don't think, it's about breaking him down for manipulation purposes. At one point he does get aroused, but that doesn't last.
So, I'm facing a decision now. Do I edit my graphic scenes and go after a mainstream publisher and audience, or do I let them be and try to find an Erotica publisher?
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Been stuck on this for more than a month. Thanks!