Writer-Centric POV: You're in the middle of a spicy love scene that makes you blush
- Katherine Arkady
- Feb 13
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 25
Introduction
The room feels charged, the air thick with desire.
Every glance, every touch, sends a wave of anticipation through the characters—and through you. The world outside has faded away, leaving only the heat between them, simmering and undeniable. It's a moment of raw, unfiltered connection, where the lines between longing and action blur, and the chemistry ignites in ways that make even you blush.
Writing this scene is an art—capturing the vulnerability, the intensity, and that heady rush of passion without crossing into something that's too much. You need a playlist that matches the rising tension, the heartbeat of attraction, and the sweet surrender of a love that's both playful and electric.
So, turn up the heat, hit play, and let the music guide you as you write the scene that'll make your readers' hearts race—and yours too. 🌶️
And scroll down for writing tips!
The Set List
Make You Feel
Alina Baraz & Galimatias Urban Flora
Special Affair
The Internet Special Affair
Speechless
Beyoncé Dangerously In Love
Lips on You
Maroon 5 Red Pill Blues
First
SoMo The Answers
Trip Switch
Nothing But Thieves Nothing But Thieves (Deluxe)
Often
The Weeknd Beauty Behind The Madness
I Put A Spell On You
Creedence Clearwater Revival Creedence Clearwater Revival (Expanded Edition)
Moments In Love
The Art Of Noise Daft
Didn't Cha Know
Erykah Badu Mama's Gun
Where to Find Tips for Spicy Writing 🌶️
I'm not the type to write spice. But here are some links to folk that know the tricks of the trade:
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Smut Fic by Quinn Anderson:
Quinn Anderson is author of works like the Murmur Inc. series, Fourteen Summers, and Are You Kitten Me.
Quinn Anderson is an alumna of the University of Dublin in Ireland and has a master’s degree in psychology. She wrote her dissertation on sexuality in popular literature and continues to explore evolving themes in erotica in her professional life.
This ultimate guide is the ultimate guide and covers topics like Reaction Words, Adverbs, Sexy Alternatives to "Said," Generally Sexy Actions, Kissing, Blow Jobs, Cunnilingus, Penetrative Intercourse, First Times and Losing Virginities, The Orgasm (.:chorus of angels:.), Generally Acceptable Slang Terms, Feelings When Aroused, Sexy Words, Things that Sound Good Until You Imagine Someone Actually Doing Them and Some Dos and Don'ts of Smut Writing
She also included references! We love our references on this website!
This woman knows her smut.
Read the comprehensive guide here:
Things I Wish People Would Include When They Write Smut by L. G. Estrella
https://lgestrella.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/things-i-wish-people-would-include-when-they-write-smut/
Furthermore, Estrella has much to say about Writing Technique that's worth a look!
A Guide Barely Anybody Asked For: Writing Smut Foreplay 101 by pocmuzings on Tumblr
Covers general sex tips; how to write about handjobs, fingering, and oral; and writing tips about orgasms.
How to Write a Sex Scene by Steve Almond
In this article, Steve unfolds his witty 12-Step Program for Writing Incredibly Hot Scenes
My favorite is Step 3
This 2005 article is still relevant and can be found on Utne Reader—a digital digest of the new ideas and fresh perspectives percolating in arts, culture, politics, and spirituality:
“The Smut Writer’s Dictionary” by maybeeatspaghetti on Tumblr
This is a great reference to look back at while you're in the trenches of writing those scenes. Got the words there and ready separated by categories of Arousal/Anticipation, What People Look Like, General Movement, General Touching, Kissing/Rimming, Noises, Verbs for Speaking, Preparation, Cooldown/Cleanup, and a lot—(a lot)—more.
This is not the complete list and there are several other websites and forums out there to help you with your 🌶️ spice levels 🌶️ in fiction.
Links to My Playlist Profiles
We all need a little spice in our lives,
Katherine Arkady
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