There are times when writers asks themselves if something they are contriving and placing into a story is out of place or risky. What is wrong with risky? I say, "dare to impair." And by that I mean to write to ensare.
Why does sex and violence sell? Because people, though opposed to being open about it, are not against reading about either. As long as it is behind closed doors and in the confines of their own sanctum. Am I encouraging filth? I do not mean that to sound like the case at all. What I am simply trying to state is that risky motives make for tempestuous ventures.
Consider why it is that you love a show or film that is "risky". Why is that you love it? Might it be due to the situation? Fantasizing as what life could be like. And why is it that such a perverse thing is frowned upon?
As you remember my blog is here to make you think. Not to give you answers. Do not first arrive at the answer if you do not know the question, for the question is the plot whereas the answer is the adventure to the end of said mentioned plot.
Ponder this as well. Why is it that some of the best selling books in history question sexuality, intimacy, gender roles, mental illness, and gross expenditures of wealth? How were they successful in relating that subject matter to their audience? And what audience does it appeal to?
As a writer it is important to always have a question. Then it is up to you to write a version of the answer that is best led to its end by empirical evidence whether that be fiction or non-fiction.
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