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katie978 -> RE: Published vs Internet D/s books/stories (3/2/2008 3:47:37 PM)
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When it comes to short stories, online typically has material that is the equal or better of stuff that gets published. I'm not sure if this is just because it's a lot harder to get short stories published? However, even when looking at novel-length stuff, a lot of the kinky reading on store shelves (or even off it) tends to be somewhat dissapointing. This is because there aren't really all that many people looking to read hardcore BDSM literature. Online, a person can post a story they've written with no worries about how many people will buy it, will it be profitable, etc.
I imagine that you could find some better published works from smaller publishers or online. The Barnes & Noble at the mall doesn't have a really big BDSM section, last I checked.
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ORIGINAL: DesFIP
Porn is written for men and marketed to men. And men get off on the idea of having tons of girls to choose from.
Even though women do buy a lot, the publishers don't think of us as the target audience so things aren't published that might appeal to us.
Actually, both the books I've read that followed this plot set-up were written by women. And, judging by the romanticy photos on the cover, primarily read by them. The majority of the erotica I've read (this might not be the case across the board) was written by women.
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