## Writing Tugs Stories

Post by dreadnaught3200 » Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:26 pm

Hey Everybody
After reading a lot of really good stories on this site, and posting a few humble entries of my own, I've started to wonder: What goes into a good TUG story? I know this is a huge question, considering how many variables there are to consider. Aside from the obvious one of what gender you prefer to be on the giving or receiving ends, could it be the adventure of being bound and helpless? Do you like stories that are very clean, or maybe prefer ones with a sexual aspect? More background detail, or strait to the point? Or could it have something to do with the writing style itself?
To give you an idea, what I really like seeing in a story is background detail of the situation, and more importantly: the psychology of the situation. What's going on in the characters head's when they're in this situation? Or if its a true story, what were you thinking as it was going on?
But that's just me, what about you? If your a reader what do you like to see in the stories you read? Or if your a writer, what kind of elements do you add to stories you write?
This is a feed for writers and readers here to discuss their craft. Let's talk!
There's a permanent tension in music isn't there? On one hand you have three chords, you know, four four and three chords. Then there's the people like me, who say "Well, why don't we add a fourth chord and put it in five four?" - Bill Bruford

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by Fesselfan » Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:01 am

For me it's detail. I don't like stories I can read through in under 5 minutes.
And more important than any other aspect: good writing. I positivly hate to read through txtmsg form stories.
Besides that..a sexual conotation is nice, but it should not be the main focus of the story. Just enough to generate some tension
As I don't like tied up guys, my favourite stories tend to be M/F or F/F.
Cheers
FF
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Those who understand binary numeral system, and those who don't.

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by SamanthaBoundx » Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:15 am

I agree withe the above! Good spelling and grammar is ESSENTIAL! When Im reading a TUG story I want to be able to read it, I dont want to have to decipher it first!! Same goes for a lack of paragraphs - single most annoying thin in the world =P
Other than that I also like detail. I think if it just launches into "and then he tied me up" its a bit dull and run of the mill. I like M/F or F/F stories ^^

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by Kyle » Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:28 am

I like it when people can type a complete sentence. I don't need perfect grammar but decent grammar and spelling help. I give a little bit of leeway to those whose native language isn't English.
I generally like details as well, though I also do like people to get to the point of the story. It might be hard to explain, but both can be done.
I've liked a wide variety of content in stories. I do have some favorite types, kidnapping roleplays for M/F stories for one example. I prefer either M/F or F/M stories but I've enjoyed some F/F stories as well.
I do like to know what people are thinking in the story. Obviously if it's a true story you only know what the person who's writing it is thinking.

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by jb99 » Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:03 pm

I've tried to write a couple and posted them, one m/f and one m/m. I do try and provide a narrative and a background (and a credible plot), so that there's a lead in (albeit a concise one). I'm not keen on overtly sexual stories, more ones with a just hint, after all, it's always in the background either in the story or reality. It's very difficult sometimes to write several chapters because the tendency is to go 'bigger and better' each chapter, so that the scenes end up totally unrealistic. When I (try and) writeI have an idea how the story might end up, but the people who like reading stories that go straight in at the deep end might not have the patience to read the story properly.
I would say that feedback is essential, even if it's not always positive, but it should always be objective and never abusive!

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by Games_Bond » Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:37 am

Hmmm... what makes a good story?
For me there are two parts. The first is writing technique. These are all the good practices and skills that an author is aware of and uses as (s)he writes. Its what is used to engage the reader's interest initially, and then keep it for the remainder of the piece. For example, in multi-part stories writers on here generally use cliffhangers so that the reader wants to know what happens next and comes back for more. The whole idea of author technique is not something I want to go into; basically most of the stuff you learn about in English class.
Then there is the aspect of giving the readers what they want. For example, on this site, readers generally want vivid description of the characters in the story, to visualise them easily. The skilled authors interweave these two aspects seamlessly.
I think it is better to go by way of example. theseeker's Story "Zoe and I": viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5207 is excellently written; by far and away the best story I have read on here (not to suggest that I didn't enjoy reading the others, or that there aren't "better" ones - I haven't read everything). Nuclearo admitted he felt he enjoyed the writing better than the bondage itself, and I'm inclined to agree.
As much as these positive skills contribute to a good story, it is also important to avoid the mistakes that lead to bad ones. As SamanthaBoundx says:

> SamanthaBoundx wrote:Good spelling and grammar is ESSENTIAL! When Im reading a TUG story I want to be able to read it, I dont want to have to decipher it first!! Same goes for a lack of paragraphs - single most annoying thin in the world =P

I agree in essence with what she says - except maybe the last bit - I can think of a lot worse things

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by SamanthaBoundx » Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:04 pm

> Games_Bond wrote:As much as these positive skills contribute to a good story, it is also important to avoid the mistakes that lead to bad ones. As SamanthaBoundx says:

> > SamanthaBoundx wrote:Good spelling and grammar is ESSENTIAL! When Im reading a TUG story I want to be able to read it, I dont want to have to decipher it first!! Same goes for a lack of paragraphs - single most annoying thin in the world =P

> I agree in essence with what she says - except maybe the last bit - I can think of a lot worse things

I went to a grammar school XD I am therefore a complete nerd and am greatly offended by writing which is lacking in structure! =P Haha

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by bondagefan » Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:16 pm

> SamanthaBoundx wrote:I agree withe the above! Good spelling and grammar is ESSENTIAL! When Im reading a TUG story I want to be able to read it, I dont want to have to decipher it first!! Same goes for a lack of paragraphs - single most annoying thin in the world =P
> Other than that I also like detail. I think if it just launches into "and then he tied me up" its a bit dull and run of the mill. I like M/F or F/F stories ^^

I also M/F or F/F stories and wish all stories were labeled so I don't go to a M/M story.

### Re: Writing Tugs Stories

Post by dreadnaught3200 » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:48 pm

Another question. I'm curious, has anybody here done any writing outside of the TUGS world? Given the quality of many stories I read on this board, I would assume so.
There's a permanent tension in music isn't there? On one hand you have three chords, you know, four four and three chords. Then there's the people like me, who say "Well, why don't we add a fourth chord and put it in five four?" - Bill Bruford

### Well, dreadnaught...

Post by Mister Mistoffelees » Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:29 am

> Another question. I'm curious, has anybody here done any writing outside of the TUGS world? Given the quality of many stories I read on this board, I would assume so.

...most of my Snowden Snoops stuff at Girl Detectives in Trouble,http://watertown.10.forumer.com, has a distinct damsel-in-distress turn to it (like most all of the rest of the fiction there); if you're interested, the link is above...
Welcome to Snowden! Enter at your own risk...