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!

Comments

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

So as the others said, dirty talk is very individual. It's totally about the character's reaction to it. Even if the talk is degrading, (which I don't find appealing) if the character is into it, I can follow along. Especially if their body reacts favorably and their partner notices. :)

[birdsofshore]

This is so useful, alisanne, thank you! Hearing it's the reaction that makes all the difference seems quite a consensus, and I never even thought about that.