How to Write Sexual Tension That Doesn't Make Readers Cringe

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By Alex Fay

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Ever written a romantic scene so awkward it made you want to change your name and move to another country? You're not alone.

From "his smoldering gaze melted her core like chocolate in a microwave" to "her nipples stood at attention like soldiers on parade," the world of romance writing is a minefield of cringe-worthy clichés that make readers slam books shut faster than you can say "throbbing manhood."

Enter Alex Fay, your snarky but supportive guide through the treacherous terrain of writing attraction that feels genuine instead of giggly-for-all-the-wrong-reasons. With the compassion of someone who's been there (her first attempt included the phrase "his kiss plundered the sweet cavern of her mouth") and the expertise of someone who's figured out how to do better, Alex delivers practical advice wrapped in laugh-out-loud humor.

In "How to Write Sexual Tension That Doesn't Make Your Reader Cringe," you'll discover:

  • Why "electricity shot through her veins" should be treated as a medical emergency, not attraction
  • How to create chemistry through character rather than cataloging body parts
  • The secret to writing dialogue that sizzles without a single "he said huskily"
  • Techniques for crafting sexual tension across different genres, from YA to explicit romance
  • The art of the "almost" - creating moments so charged that readers will throw your book across the room (but immediately pick it back up)
  • Whether you're writing your first romance or your fiftieth, this guide offers fresh approaches to creating authentic attraction that will keep readers turning pages well past their bedtime – not because your prose is purple, but because your tension is real.

    Funny, practical, and refreshingly honest, this is the writing guide that belongs on every romance author's desk, strategically positioned between the thesaurus and that emergency chocolate stash you think no one knows about.

    Buy now and never accidentally write the phrase "her body hummed like a tuning fork struck by destiny" again. Your readers (and your future self) will thank you.

    How to Write Sexual Tension That Doesn't Make Readers Cringe