Hi there Anon,
It’s very hard to give tips like this because it’s such a wide topic, with so many tips to give. However, here are a few I live by:
- Write, and don’t stop until you’re done. Don’t edit, don’t go back to fix, just write until you’re done!
- Show us, don’t tell. For example, “He was aroused” is telling us the character is aroused. It’s more fun to read if you show us the signs of his arousal. Flushed cheeks. Bright eyes. Racing pulse. Other visual signs. It let’s us create a mental visual that a simple tell doesn’t let us build.
- Don’t use wild names for genitals. While Cockrocket2000 might sound great in your head, it’s just going to stand out as silly to readers. Likewise, very clinical terms sometimes can be really out of style so be careful if you’re throwing vaginas and penises around.
- After you’re finished, change the font, size, and colour. Save, close it, go do something else for at least 30 minutes. Then come back and start to edit. The change will snap your mind out of patterns and you’ll see mistakes or problems. Read it aloud. And remember, run-on sentences are satan’s sack sweat.
Love,
Rosa
(PS: IF you have further questions you can hit me up here or at @hypatiathelibrarian; I’d rather have a discussion with you than respond public, and I can keep your identity anonymous if you’re shy. 🙂