Lesson 4: Erotica Markets
This lesson will begin with the prospect of getting published, will look at the different internet and print markets for erotica, and will culminate in the submission process for various venues. The final section of this lesson will require the participant to target a specific market and put together a submission packet.
Exploring Markets
There are many paying markets out there for well-written (that means no mechanical errors, too) erotica manuscripts of various lengths. There are “letter” markets, short story markets, and book-length markets. These markets include print markets (magazines and books), as well as the online venues (websites and e-zines),
Again, its very important to study the website or magazine you want to write for, in order for your manuscript to have the best chance for acceptance and publication. Some publishers accept only literary, soft core fiction, while others accept only graphic, hard core fiction.
Magazines
Magazines that are almost always seeking and accepting erotica, from both novice and professionals alike, include: Hard core: Hustler, Hustler Fantasies, Penthouse Variations, and Promethius, Soft core: Gallery Magazine, Playgirl Fantasy Forum. Links to these magazines' websites, and several more, may be accessed at www.erotica-writers.com.Book Publishers
Book publishers of erotica include: Star Books Press, specializing in gay male erotica, Alyson Publication, specializing in alternative lifestyle erotica, and Black Lace, which specializes in erotica for women. Visit the publisher websites to view calls for submissions and submission guidelines.Websites and E-Zines
Paying websites that publish erotica include: www.hipsandcurves.com (soft core erotic fiction featuring full figured women), www.asexystory.com (plot and character development are very important in this venue), www.literoticaffeine.com (specializing in literary erotic fiction), and www.literotica.com.
