Comments on: Using Sex Appeal in Your Art

By: Trey Baird

Trey Baird — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:49:56 +0000

@ Jessica

I’m looking forward to it. The most important thing to do though is just write. I wrote about Analysis Paralysis on January 18, where it’s more harmful to over-prepare than it would be just to create action. Good luck.

By: curiousjessica

curiousjessica — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:02:26 +0000

Thanks for the reply! I definitely agree with seeking out the opinion of those who have been victims of abuse etc. Controversy is what its all about! Would love to flick you over a copy of the final product when I’m done

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By: Trey Baird

Trey Baird — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:22:54 +0000

@ Amanda

Thanks for commenting. I think I can agree with everything you said. One thing’s for sure. The topic of sex will elicit a response from just about everyone, positive or negative.

@ Jessica

Well, I’d say the best way to write sensitively would be to seek out people who have been victims and get their opinion on what you’re writing. With all of the atrocities that people have written about and profited from, I really don’t see anything different about your subject matter. As a writer, you shouldn’t be afraid of a little controversy. I look forward to the final product.

By: curiousjessica

curiousjessica — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:15:26 +0000

Hi Trey, Another thought-provoking post. This topic is really relevant to me at the moment - the story I am working on deals with so many societal taboos including sexual abuse, the sex industry and a particularly harrowing scene where the main character induces her own miscarriage to avoid getting an abortion. Funnily enough, there is no scene I can think of that involves violence - other than a small car crash sequence. I anticipate a huge backlash from these scenes, but I say "bring it on!". These things are happening every day to thousands of people. The only thing I am not sure about is the mention of abuse. I don't show it but it is inferred. I'm trying to write it sensitively but realistically. Does any of that make sense? curiousjessica’s most recent blog post..What I’m grateful for.

By: Amanda Linehan

Amanda Linehan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:44:25 +0000

Hi Trey – This is a really interesting post. I think that I would say people are attracted to sex for a reason. It’s our own “life force” that we are attracted to. There are certainly ways to over-do it, but I don’t see sex appeal losing it’s attraction anytime soon. I’m interested in following the rest of this discussion.

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