How do you write a sex scene that readers actually read and not just skim? 

That’s what today’s episode is all about! 

Author Accelerator certified book coaches Stacy Frazer and Jennifer Larkin team up for an honest conversation about writing sex in fiction—without cringe.

Stacy and Jen discuss when sex scenes belong in a story, how explicit they need to be, and how to write intimacy that deepens character and advances the plot. 

You’ll learn how genre expectations (including YA vs. adult), consent, and emotional intent shape effective intimate scenes—and how to make intentional choices that serve your story.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
 01:50 Guest: Jennifer Larkin
 03:20 Do you need a sex scene in your novel?
 10:04 Sex scenes in YA vs. adult
 21:16 Purpose of sex scene and level of explicitness
 26:20 Common mistakes
 29:09 Consent on the page
 35:05 When to include a sex scene 

Jennifer Larkin helps romance writers turn good ideas into epic stories and jagged drafts into lovable novels. 

Grab her free guide to writing better romance scenes at https://jenniferlarkin.kit.com/scenes.

Connect on Social Media:

Instagram: @jenniferlarkinbookcoach

Substack: @jenniferlarkinbookcoach 

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