Writing Intimacy and Relationships in Fiction

Presented by: Christa Faust | Helen Smith | Katrina McPherson

Categories: Advice | sex fiction | Writing

Intimacy can reveal character, deepen relationships, and raise the emotional stakes of a story. In this session, panelists discuss the role of sexual relationships in fiction, how to write intimate scenes that serve the narrative, and the difference between effective and ineffective portrayals of romance and sexuality across genres.

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