What makes for good dirty talk? (~in fic)

[birdsofshore]

I had an idea for a story and it would probably involve a lot of dirty talking and general filthiness. Then I realised that this is something I really struggle with.

What, in your opinion, makes dirty talking hot in fic? Are there things that just don't work for you when you're reading it? What is your favourite kind to read? Have you got a favourite story that involves dirty talk? And, if you're a writer, can you give me any tips? Because I sort of stink at it. I do try, because I know it's great when it works, but I usually fail and have to be bailed out by a beta. I got several compliments on a filthy line in a recent fic and it was actually raitala's doing, LOL.

I even feel awkward READING dirty talk, often, because I'm not always sure how I feel about people calling each other slut and so on, and I'm not fond of porny descriptions of dripping holes. So I basically need a Dirty Talk primer. Can you help? Thank you!

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[firethesound]

I'm eager to see what other people like about this. Dirty talk is one of those things that when it's done right can make a scene ten thousand times more awesome. But yeah, if it doesn't hit your preferences it can make things sort of awkward. And everyone has different preferences, so...

Personally, I really like it when the characters are just so into what they're doing that they can't help talking about it. Or where they want the other person so damn much they want to do everything to them, but can only do one thing at a time so they talk about the rest and what they're going to do next. Or where one of the characters is sort of in disbelief the other one is so into it and they're all, "look at how much you want this, etc etc" I personally dislike it when it's meant to be humiliating or there's a lot of name-calling or it's super-explicit. But I know other people like that. ::shrug:: ETA: Also, yes, what other people have said. How the characters react is a big part of it, too. Like if the writer really sells it how much a character likes what's being said, I'm far more likely to be into it myself.

Anyhow, yes, will be watching this because it's something I feel like I struggle with as well.

What was the filthy line?

[birdsofshore]

Oh, the line was in that potions fic sequel: "I can still feel you inside me." Draco says it sort of viciously to Harry afterwards :D

Your suggestions of situations in which dirty talk is hot are really compelling. This is exactly what I needed - some examples of WHY it is hot and WHEN.