porn for pay (uh. kind of.)

[hoosierbitch]

1.  Anyone got advice on where to publish/submit/idek short erotic fiction for moneys? I want to do some original fiction, partly for the exercise and partly out of curiosity (it's been a really long time!), and I figure I might be able to make a little bit of money while I experiment. I'm down for F/F, F/M, M/M, ?/?/?, any genre. I think I'm going to stay in short fiction for the time being, because I suck at fics that are longer than 15k and I don't even want to think about mentally organizing an original fic that's that long. 
2. In related news: anyone up for beta-ing a F/M porny fic...? It involves female domination, crops, powerplay, and bondage. Because of yes.
3. The job hunt is picking up a bit. I've applied to enough places that I'm starting to get a couple of bites. Ideally I want to end up with a 40hr/wk job with flexible hours, and then do random theatre gigs as they present themselves. Failing that, I'll take ANYTHING THAT PAYS ME MONEY, because of how I like to live under roofs and drive my car and eat food that isn't rice.
4. Got housing for the fall locked down! Nice place. Big room, good location. 3-person, but the other people need my approval before they get to move in, because I wheedled the landlord. \o/
5. I'm having to harass my roommate from last year. He owes me nearly $1,000 for utilities and he left his part of the house in such bad shape that we're not getting our security deposit back. I feel like Shylock. It is less than fun. 
6. I fuckin' love pickles. 

Comments

[wisdomeagle]

Hey. Reading kink bingo's reading list, and can offer a suggestion for #1:

www.erotica-readers.com/ERA/AR/Erotica_Authors_Resources.htm has a handy list of calls for submissions. Good luck!

[canaan]

A lot of erotic presses only take shorts if you've published longer work with them. I know Storm Moon Press & Riptide both take themed shorts. I see ERA's been mentioned for market listings. CallForSubs is an LJ comm where calls are sometimes posted. Both Absolute Writes & Predators and Editors are good places to make sure a market hasn't gone predatory (eg Silver Pub or Noble Romance). Beware: shorts often pay very little till you have a following.

Good luck!

[hoosierbitch]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the input & info. I figure I won't make much money soon (if ever!), but even a bit makes a difference. Plus, it's kind of really cool. :-) I hope I'll be able to develop a following with original fic at some point. It's a nice goal to look forward to.

Thanks again!

[theatregirl7299]

Me pick me! Um.. . Why of course, I'd be happy to beta for you.

[hoosierbitch.livejournal.com]

Yayyayyay! Thank you! I will send it to you!

(Also I just remembered that I have more icons now because of the paid account, and I have the perfect icon for this post. ♥)

[elrhiarhodan]

I love pickles too. And olives.

In addition to what I already sent you, I found this: Erotic Readers and Writers Association

"The Erotica Readers & Writers Association, online since 1996, is an international community of men and women interested in the provocative world of erotica and sensual pleasures. This website features original erotic fiction, current calls for submissions, and publishing advice for authors, sex toy and adult movie recommendations, and a forum focused on adult issues, activities and relationships. "

[hoosierbitch.livejournal.com]

LJ has eaten two attempts at replying to this comment, so apologies if you have multiples. (...which is a That's What He Said, if 'he' is either wielding a vibrator or is a fertility doctor...)

A) Thank you again for your earlier email! Everything I know, I learned from those websites. The original piece I'm looking to get beta'd is for an anthology accepting submissions at Cleis Press. :-)
B) I FORGOT TO MENTION OLIVES. Thank you.

[pierrot-dreams.livejournal.com]

You might want to check out Circlet Press, Lethe Press, and Forbidden Fictions.

[winterstar95.livejournal.com]

I have no freaking idea - but a Disney icon and porn! \o/