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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 46 MIN

How do we write sex scenes without cringe? Plus ACOTAR Hot Takes.

from Write Your Heart Out · host Kayla Ogden & Rachel Cyr

Louis CK & Mr. Beast are authors now? Posers...Episode 3 – Thoughts on ACOTAR, Sex Scenes, Ghost Stories, and Cancelled Comedians: Writing What Scares YouIn this spicy episode of Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel tackle everything from Louis C.K.’s surprise debut novel to the challenges of writing authentic (and not cringe) sex scenes. Rachel shares a scene from a ghost story based on true events—and the surprising workshop feedback that made her question if her character even likes men. Kayla & Rachel read A Court of Thorns and Roses for the first time and question the logistics of claws, bunny masks, and fairy sex.They also dive into questions every emerging writer faces: Should you write to market? Is it okay to get help from ChatGPT? Can you write while medicated? And what happens when someone from school reads your sexy, slightly deranged short story?Featuring: thriller plot twists, romantic fantasy debates, self-doubt, feminist murder spirals, and a heartfelt reminder to write what matters to you.Homework: Finish A Court of Thorns and Roses, bring your favorite first paragraphs, and maybe—finally—write that sex scene.Please subscribe, rate and review! New episodes every other Wednesday.E-mail us your short story at [email protected] us on instagram @writeyourheartoutpod Leave us a message at 650-260-4885

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Louis CK & Mr. Beast are authors now? Posers... Episode 3 – Thoughts on ACOTAR, Sex Scenes, Ghost Stories, and Cancelled Comedians: Writing What Scares You In this spicy episode of Write Your Heart Out, Kayla and Rachel tackle everything from Louis C.K.’s surprise debut novel to the challenges of writing authentic (and not cringe) sex scenes. Rachel shares a scene from a ghost story based on true events—and the surprising workshop feedback that made her question if her character even like...

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