Do I have any Chicago friends?

[brighteyedjill]

I have no idea if anyone on my f-list lives in Chicago, but here's the deal. I'm thinking of taking this class on sex writing at a local writers studio: "In this four-week class, students will analyze the role of sex in literary works, discover how and when to deftly employ a sex scene for the most potent effect, and learn how to write a powerful, effective sex scene." And they cite Jane Delynn’s The Leash (a novel involving D/s lifestyle) as one of the texts involved. So that's a good sign. And the studio is not at all skeevy. In fact, they're very reputable.

However. I am a little intimidated to take such a class all by my onesies. Because there's no way I'm copping to writing incest fanfic in a place where I may know actually people. Sex writing, maybe, but incest fanfic porn? Probably not something I should admit to in public. So I would be tweaking my characters to pass them off as original for purposes of workshopping in this class. But it would be nice to have back-up. Is this a good idea? A terrible idea? I think it could be fun, but... Reservations. I has them.

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[hihielmo.livejournal.com]

Hokay. Well, I know we don't know eachother well (read: at all) but I happen to live in Wheaton which is a short 20 minute Metra ride to Chicago. Also, this class sounds really really interesting. So if you're are really desprite, hit me up with some more information about it and I'll look into it.

[brighteyed-jill.livejournal.com]

Yea suburbs! On the advice of all my flist, and due to my own musing, I think I will probably end up taking the class. If you want more info, you can check out the website here and register online (http://www.storystudiochicago.com/courses/writing_sex.php). Maybe I'll see you there!