Tuesday, January 22, 2008

I'm a sexual hypocrite but I don't care.

A Scottish masseuse (and former escort) writes about her experiences in the sex industry, and rubbishes the idea that sex work can be empowering. This is a great example of a powerful piece of writing that resonates and affects you when you read it. Personal stories like this when written in this grainy, raw and realistic way are dramatic and impact your readers. Lest you think it is just tawdry titillation here's a quote for you to chew on "when the lecturer said that often some of the greatest nihilists are often just embittered idealists". Think about it...then model this storytelling way in your own writing.

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