I Give You My Body: How I Write Sex Scenes, Diana Gabaldon
  • $6.49
    • Facebook Share
    • Twitter Share
    • Pinterest Share

Details

I Give You My Body: How I Write Sex Scenes

Author: Diana Gabaldon

Narrator: Diana Gabaldon

Unabridged: 3 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/16/2016

Genre: Self-help

Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlander novels. "Ask me to your bed," he said. "I shall come to ye." In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. You'll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward, and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described. With such tips as "The Rule of Three" for involving the senses, handy lists of naughty euphemisms (with instructions for use), and Gabaldon's own examples from the Outlander novels, "I Give You My Body . . ." is a master class in writing to draw readers in and keep them riveted to the page.

Recommended

Knowing Yourself How to Understand Personality, Harness Willpower, and Manage Self-Esteem
Knowing Yourself
by Roy Baumeister

Join Roy Baumeister, celebrated psychologist and New York Times best-selling author, on a journey to answer the most important questions of our lives: Who am I? What am I? What might I become? In 15 audio lectures, Dr. Baumeister draws from his reno...

Narrator: Roy Baumeister
Published: 04/28/2020

The Magic of Thinking Big
The Magic of Thinking Big
by David Schwartz

Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and -- m...

Narrator: David Schwartz
Published: 03/28/1986

Brain Power 101: How to Boost Your Memory and Stay Brain Healthy at Any Age
Brain Power 101: How to Boost Your Memory and Stay Brain Healthy at Any Age
by Richard Isaacson

How can you keep your brain sharp at any age? How can you live not just longer, but better?   The world’s leading expert on Alzheimer’s prevention shows you how to protect, engage, and exercise your brain over time. An award-winning...

Narrator: Richard Isaacson
Published: 04/05/2019

Emotional Intelligence Mastery: The Complete Guide for Improving Your EQ, Relationships, and Social Skills to Overcome Anxiety, Depression, Manipulation, Narcissistic Abuse, and More!
Emotional Intelligence Mastery: The Complete Guide for Improving Your EQ, Relationships, and Social Skills to Overcome Anxiety, Depression, Manipulation, Narcissistic Abuse, and More!
by Eva Spencer

IT’S TIME TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR EMOTIONS!Do you feel like your emotions are controlling you?If so, it’s time to take control of your life and learn how to improve your emotional intelligence.Emotional Intelligence is the ability t...

Narrator: Eva Spencer
Published: 03/18/2022

Getting Things Done The Art Of Stress-Free Productivity
Getting Things Done
by David Allen

In today's world of exponentially increased communication and responsibility, yesterday's methods for staying on top just don't work.Veteran management consultant and trainer David Allen recognizes that "time management" is useless the minute your s...

Narrator: David Allen
Published: 01/01/2002

As a Man Thinketh
As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen

This book (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much written upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the disc...

Narrator: Jason McCoy
Published: 06/29/2019

Emotional Intelligence Why it can matter more than IQ
Emotional Intelligence
by Prof. Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.

Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think. This fascinating and persuasive program argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, ignoring a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely in terms of how we do in life.Drawing on...

Narrator: Prof. Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.
Published: 03/01/2003

Be Happier, Stress About Less, Have Way More Fun, and Live Fully Volume 1 Proven Ways to Get the Most Enjoyment From the Limited Time You Have Left on Earth
Be Happier, Stress About Less, Have Way More Fun, and Live Fully Volume 1
by Zane Rozzi

Be Happier, Stress About Less, Have Way More Fun, and Live Fully: Proven Ways to Get the Most Enjoyment From the Limited Time You Have Left on EarthChase your passion; that is a common theme of advice from most self-help authors. People are being ta...

Narrator: Zane Rozzi
Published: 04/19/2020

Yoga Nidra for Sleep Guided Meditation for Deep, Transcendental Sleep
Yoga Nidra for Sleep
by Mindfulness Habits Team

Do you want to access the deepest states of relaxation?Yoga nidra, otherwise known as “sleep of the yogis,” is an accessible meditation practice that cultivates wellbeing on multiple levels. This simple practice of guided, deep relaxatio...

Narrator: Loula Taylor
Published: 07/25/2020

About the Author

American author, Diana J. Gabaldon, grew up in Flagstaff Arizona, where her father, Tony Gabaldon, served as an Arizona State Senator for sixteen years. Author Gabaldon received degrees from Northern Arizona University, and the University of California. Her degrees were centered around Zoology and Marine Biology. She worked in the field of her degrees for several years, then decided to just try her hand at writing a novel.

Gabaldon did research for her "practice novel" the old fashioned way, through reference books and periodicals......to quote her, "the Worldwide Web did not exist back then". After posting a short excerpt of her book on CompuServe Literary Forum, an author introduced her to a literary agent. He accepted the representation of this new author based on an unfinished first novel, which she had entitled Cross Stitch. U. S. publishers changed that first book in a trilogy (that was required by contract) to Outlander.

In 2014, the Outlander series was comprised of eight published novels. In August of 2014, the Outlander tv series premiered on Starz in the U.S.

{"id":"1969342","ean":"9781501926549","abr":"Unabridged","title":"I Give You My Body: How I Write Sex Scenes","subtitle":"How I Write Sex Scenes","author":"Diana Gabaldon","rating_average":"0","narrator":"Diana Gabaldon","ubr_id":"1969342","abr_id":"0","ubr_price":"10.99","abr_price":"0.00","ubr_memprice":"6.59","abr_memprice":"0.00","ubr_narrator":"Diana Gabaldon","abr_narrator":"","ubr_length":"Unabridged: 3 hr 30 min","abr_length":"Abridged: "}