Character Sex History (Deep Dive)
Every story is shaped by the hidden past—and when it comes to character development, their sexual history can unlock layers of motivation, conflict, chemistry, and emotional depth. In this 60-minute intensive, Dr. J. walks you through the Sex History Worksheets from The Fiction Writer’s Sexuality Guide: Sex—It’s More Than a Scene, helping you uncover and articulate the formative sexual experiences that influence your character’s choices, relationships, and narrative arc. This isn’t just about writing sex—this is about understanding your character at a core level, including how they love, fear, desire, and grow. Whether you’re working on one main character or exploring the dynamic between two, this session gives you a sex-positive, psychologically sound foundation to write from.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 60-minute guided session tailored to your characters and genre
- Three downloadable Sex History Worksheets from FWSG
- In-session coaching on filling in the worksheets with depth and clarity
- Expanded discussion of how this history can show up in scenes, subtext, and dialogue
PRICING
$150 / hour
DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Formats & Platforms:
Zoom, PDF worksheets
FIT & FOCUS
This Service Helps With:
Deep exploration of character sexual histories to inform motivation, conflict, intimacy, and plot with emotional credibility.
Great Fit For:
Romance and erotica authors working on one or two main characters who want a psychologically sound foundation for sexuality in storytelling.
TESTIMONIALS
“She’s not just someone I work with, she’s also a friend, and sister of my soul. She’s someone I trust creatively, emotionally, and professionally. If you get the chance to work with her, take it. You’ll walk away with stronger writing, a clearer voice, and the kind of courage that sticks around long after the call ends.”
~ Mischa Eliot
“Dr. J. has an intuitive sense for what makes a scene with sex work in fiction. She has an eye for the underlying motivations each character should bring to the table in order to create satisfying emotional payoff. Her experiences as a sex therapist, sex educator, and fiction writer give her a unique ability to give feedback on sexuality in the context of storytelling.”
~ Kaitlin Schmidt