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

[this-bloody-cat.livejournal.com]

I love how you felt the need to specify IN FIC on your title (trying to avoid another rimming incident, I wonder? ♥)

You know, I had no idea that was the case with that story. I mean, the boys do quite a bit of dirty talking, but it didn't really feel like, well, like kink, or like it was the point, I guess. Though I did love it. But the story itself felt more like self-help. Which is a weird way to think about it, I realise, and it may just be because I've a sort of insane obsession very special relationship with that story. It did something for me. Wait, I don't mean that in a sexual way. Oh, Jesus. I'm totally messing this up (and sounding more and more believable by the second!) Anyway, moving on! :D

I'm sorry to have been so unhelpful about this, Birds -- but in truth, I find dirty talk awfully hard to write as well -- and FTR I have no doubt empirical certainty that you'll manage to make it work if you so want, because you have, you see. Already. Several times in your stories -- at least 5 that I can remember, but my memory is far from perfect! ♥

[birdsofshore]

Heh, yes, I like to make it clear that it's FIC we're talking about. You can't be too careful about that ;)

Everyone has been extremely helpful. And now of course I am dying to ask what on earth you MEAN. WHICH 5 times? I can't believe you can remember 5 times I have even attempted dirty talk, because I don't think that I can!