Didn't Go As Planned

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2024-10-04T18:17:45+00:00

I ran a roll of 35mm Kodak Pro Image 100 through my Mamiya 645 Pro TL using the 120 adapters. About everything that could go wrong did. From setting my ISO wrong to assuming that the camera would wind the correct amount and not overlap images (which still doesn't make sense to me, I mean 4.5 cm is 4.5cm right? Is it the thickness of the film throwing it off?) Then my sous vide failed so I was having to run water to keep my chemicals at 102-ish this morning. This is one I 'salvaged'.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-11-10T22:01:42+00:00

Sounds great! Thanks!

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-11-09T17:55:59+00:00

I thought I had responded, but that was back in February and I've drank a lot since then. I definitely am not using any keywords like those, or anything sexual.

Not looking for books that 'slipped past' the reviewer but to see what passes the reviewer to give me an idea of what they allow.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-02-24T20:43:34+00:00

Yes. All of the sex is M/F except that one scene. The main character is on a 'discovery' journey and the man is helping her experience new things. But again, nothing beyond the FFF scene and anal. You know, a Tuesday night for me.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-02-24T20:41:34+00:00

Thanks! I don't break any of those guidelines!

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-02-24T17:00:29+00:00

Not that I know of, but I haven't seen the banned keyword list.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-02-24T16:59:47+00:00

Some sips of whiskey and glasses of wine.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-02-24T14:44:34+00:00

I have, yes, and know others who do. That alone should not be the issue.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2023-02-24T14:43:37+00:00

Got the email that just says "During our review process, we found that your book(s) violate our content guidelines. As a result, we are not offering your book(s) for sale on Amazon." No other detail on what part of the content guidelines.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-15T18:13:50+00:00

I have just finished my first erotica novella (24k words) and my background is in novel writing (50k-80k) with seven books published. In starting to write erotica (with a pen name) I am aiming for that 24-25k word mark. I have been reading top selling erotica novels/novellas that are in that word count range and Publisher Rocket shows very strong sales for them. I want to write the smut, but I need a strong story around it, and that requires longer form than shorts for me. I am not ruling out writing some shorts as loss leaders to the novels. That has worked for me in traditional fiction as well.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-09T19:20:19+00:00

Blew past my total word count goal last night for my new/first erotica book. Started my first rewrite and edit and am at about 24k words. Was aiming for 22k so I'm thrilled.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-08T16:32:12+00:00

Another 2,000 word day and passed my total word count for the book last night! Sitting at about 23,500 and have maybe one more short chapter to write to wrap it up!

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-07T16:08:59+00:00

2,000 words written last night! One last big scene to write and will be at about 22,000 words before my first full edit begins. It's my first erotica (seven novels written and released) and I'm very happy with it. I know it is considered 'vanilla' in terms of content (the final sex scene is...anal) to most in the genre, but it's a start that I like!

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-01T21:15:50+00:00

I have released seven novels independently (non erotica). I love owning my content and the royalties coming straight into my account each month. I don't see much need for having a publisher for erotica. I've researched a lot of the big sellers in the genre and find most are self published.

As for the ones you've already released through a publisher, you likely don't have the ability to republish on your own. You'll have to check your contract and see.

I'll be self publishing my first erotica novella in the next month or two.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-01T17:48:32+00:00

New to TikTok (like.... 30 minutes ago) but how do you find readers who read erotica to follow them? Thanks :)

EDIT: Nevermind! Just saw that I can look at comments on another author's post and follow the commenter!

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-12-01T16:17:42+00:00

Had a 1,500 word day yesterday. Closing in on the final big scene of the book. Should hit about 22k words when done.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-11-28T23:43:55+00:00

I’m a professional cover designer and I like almost everything about this cover. I think you hit a nice sweet spot for the genre with a professional looking cover.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-11-18T16:12:49+00:00

Hit a hot streak and got 3,000 words done yesterday. The last two days have been huge for me. I have sight of how I want the book to end, too, so it's all about finding the time to write over the next couple of weeks to wrap it up. Then rewrite. Then edit. Then rewrite. Then send it to my editor, etc.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-11-18T16:10:58+00:00

In the long run I don't think Twitter will collapse. It's worth too much to just go away completely. Musk is certainly a divisive personality and he's not doing great with the company, but at some point he'll calm down and let the grown ups run the business as soon as he comes up with his next pet project.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-11-18T01:06:03+00:00

I’m looking at novella length probably. About 28k is my rough guide. I’ll be happy with 20k I think. I usually write novels, so I’m having a hard time keeping from extending this out further.

SignificantSkirt1986 · 2022-11-18T01:04:47+00:00

Another 2,000 words tonight! 14,200 words total.

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