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

[torino10154]

I am sort of a less is more person. A few well-placed, well-delivered lines--with the appropriate reaction from the other person, as others have said--works so much better for me than endless dialogue.

I do also agree that one man's kink seems to be another man's squick. I think if you are forcing yourself to write something you don't really like, it's going to be hard for it to come across well. So skip the "slut" and dripping holes stuff and keep it simple.

[birdsofshore]

I just slipped a 'slut' into what I was writing this week! It was in a very playful context, but it's there, and I quite like it. But, yes, you're right, it needs to be something I feel comfortable with. I like the advice that less is more, also. Thank you so much!