Writing sex scenes in fiction can be notoriously challenging. Unlike film, where real-life actors can perform scenes for an audience, in fiction language is the only tool available for communicating characters’ sexual desire and experiences. In this inclusive and practical short course, you’ll explore how to write compelling and convincing sex scenes that feel true to the characters that feature in them, and necessary to the story you are trying to tell.

Please be aware that this course is unsuitable for screenwriters, and those writing pornography or erotica. If you are unsure as to whether this course may be suitable for you, please contact the writing department before enrolling.

This course runs for 3 weeks online Saturday 8 - 22 June 2024.