Incest in Writing

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    I've read a fair number of incest stories in one of my fandoms, and I'm planning on writing a couple. I think as long as the writer takes the time to develop the relationship (whether it be through writing about how/why they got together or showing a brief glimpse into their interactions) then it's okay.
    February 17th, 2014 at 04:22am
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    What do you personally think of incest in fiction, both fanfiction and original fiction?
    I don't tend to read it, and I've never written it, however, I don't have any problems with those who do. If something looks good enough, I could give it a go, especially if the plot doesn't try to romanticize the relationship. The only kind of incest that I absolutely would never read is parental figure/child (this goes for both original and fan fiction).

    Do you only read/write certain "types" of incest?
    I've read a bit of Wincest here and there. And some Waycest in the past.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) incest where the characters aren't actually related in real life, but it's AU/AR and the author has made them related?
    No problems with it. In an AU, anything goes.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) where the characters are related in real-life, but the author has made them not related?
    Same as above.
    February 17th, 2014 at 08:36pm
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    I have zero problems with incest in writing and like dru is beautiful., I support consensual incest between adults. I read it. I write it. I have no problems with making people related or making them non-related, it's whatever the author wants. I don't like it when it's incorrectly portrayed i.e. they're in a public place where it's against the law but no one seems to care, all of their friends are okay with it, no one minds. It's not believable to me. I've seen reactions to consensual incest between adults in various articles across the Internet and among my own friends and family, and it leads me to believe that most people would take issue. I think that the emotional aspect of writing it, especially sibling incest, is the most intrinsical exploration of the human psyche. After all, a lot of people are closer to their siblings than their spouses. It's interesting to think about and I can say it's very interesting to read and write about. I take issue with its censorship when it's consensual.
    February 18th, 2014 at 07:24pm
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    I've never had a problem with incest in writing because I do believe variety is the spice of life and I believe in exposing myself to all different kinds of writing. That being said, incest isn't something that I frequently read, mainly because it's not common in the fandoms I read (other than Wincest, but I'm not a fan of Wincest File).

    I have written a oneshot that includes subtle incest, but I came across a Cashmere/Gloss prompt in a Hunger Games ficathon on lj that I'm in the process of writing a oneshot for that's much more overtly incest.
    March 26th, 2014 at 07:46pm
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    What do you personally think of incest in fiction, both fanfiction and original fiction?
    It's not something I read often at all and it kind of gives me a weird, guilty feeling but I'm sort of fascinated by it. It's intriguing and I think things that shouldn't necessarily be explored in real life, should be explored in literature, and this is a good example of that.

    Do you only read/write certain "types" of incest?
    Just like the original poster says, I won't read anything that involves an unequal power structure. Siblings, cousins, etc. are tolerable but not parent/child or anything similar. I find that too uncomfortable to read, but I think it's fine to write about it (preferably in such a way that it portrays the fact that it's fucked up) since fiction is fiction. I actually plan to feature a step-mother/step-son sexual relationship in a future story, but I think that's completely different since they're not blood related.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) incest where the characters aren't actually related in real life, but it's AU/AR and the author has made them related?
    It's not something I'd want to necessarily read, but it's fine with me.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) where the characters are related in real-life, but the author has made them not related?
    I find this kind of creepy, because they are real people and to suggest that two people that are actually related are having sex in any way is inherently wrong.

    Over all, as long as it is consensual I'm fine with incest in stories. If it's not consensual, of course it can still be written about as a struggle of a character, but shouldn't be romanticized in any way in my opinion. I do think it's tasteless, though, to have a plotless story that simply revolves around incest.
    May 19th, 2014 at 07:49am
  • Katie Mosing

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    I'm not a fan of incest, especially when it's something that is extremely illegal like when a child is underage, but that's another point entirely. I just don't see the appeal, though obviously there is one because there are tons of incest fics out there.
    July 9th, 2014 at 01:17am
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    What do you personally think of incest in fiction, both fanfiction and original fiction?
    I, honestly, do not mind incest one bit. I know that I've written incest in the past, and I have absolutely no qualms about reading it. As long as the two are over the age of consent and it is consensual between the two, I am all for incest. Bring it on.

    Do you only read/write certain "types" of incest?
    I'd like to say that I don't, but in truth, I do have a certain type of incest that I like to read. Fan-fiction and original fictions don't matter to me, but it absolutely depends on the chosen pairings. I'll mostly read a brother/sister, sister/sister, or brother/brother pairing (step and half siblings included), but I will not read anything beyond that.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) incest where the characters aren't actually related in real life, but it's AU/AR and the author has made them related?
    It depends which type of fan fiction, but most of the time I'm not a fan where the author twists the characters into making them related unless there's a very-well written explanation.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) where the characters are related in real-life, but the author has made them not related?
    That, to me, is a bit of a warning sign. Like stated above, there should be a valid reasoning why the two are not related any longer.
    July 17th, 2014 at 10:03am
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    I 'like' incest in stories when it's addressed. I think incest is a really complicated thing and no matter what your reason for writing it into a story is (whether you just want to focus on incest as a taboo or you just think those two siblings are hot and oh my god, wouldn't it be hotter if they had sex), it's worthwhile to talk about the complexities of it. I think it just makes a better story when you get to see the emotions of the people involved and how they ended up attracted to each other or deciding to pursue a relationship because it's bound to be really interested.
    July 17th, 2014 at 09:07pm
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    I don't write incest; I never have and I doubt I ever will. I've read some incest before and I didn't look down on the writer for writing it because as writers, we love the taboo, but it's not a subject I seek out. I'll read it, if it has meaning behind it. I read a Alex Gaskarth/OC incest story, but it's mature and covers the complex emotions that come with being in love with and sexually attracted to your sibling. Pointless incest that's just there for the hell of it, I don't really like. It reminds me of porn where two actors act like siblings for the sake of the movie to satisfy the people that have an incest kink. It's fake, it doesn't go into the emotions and complexities of incest, and it's unrealistic. That's what pointless incest reminds me of and that's the kind of incest I don't like, honestly.

    Nevertheless, I can read it, as said, but I don't search for it.

    I admire writers for writing it, though. I truly do. It's a complicated thing and it happens in real life plenty; it's a frowned upon subject. I really admire writers that go into the emotions and struggles of incest rather than use it for smut.
    July 30th, 2014 at 05:44pm
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    What do you personally think of incest in fiction, both fanfiction and original fiction?
    I've written and read it. Though when I've written anything incestuous it was a few years ago and I did it poorly. I mostly focused on the sexual aspect and it wasn't realistic at all.

    Do you only read/write certain "types" of incest?
    Nowadays, I tend to not read about the sexual aspects of incestuous relationships, rather all other dynamics of the relationship. In terms of writing; I haven't written anything in regards to incestuous relationships.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) incest where the characters aren't actually related in real life, but it's AU/AR and the author has made them related?
    I personally haven't come across anything like that, to be honest.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) where the characters are related in real-life, but the author has made them not related?
    A few years ago I read a Mikey/Gerard Way story where they weren't related. I can understand why they did it, just because of the simple fact that incest is such a taboo thing, but what the author needs to understand is that irl they're still siblings. It's still incest regardless. That's how I see it, though.
    June 20th, 2015 at 02:24pm
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    What do you personally think of incest in fiction, both fanfiction and original fiction?
    It's fine as long as they take into consideration what could happen in irl, unless it's pure fantasy (like a brother/sister who are vampires or whatnot).

    Do you only read/write certain "types" of incest?
    Eh no. I don't read it unless the story itself is compelling.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) incest where the characters aren't actually related in real life, but it's AU/AR and the author has made them related?
    Not sure.

    What do you think of (in fanfic) where the characters are related in real-life, but the author has made them not related?
    Not sure.
    August 15th, 2015 at 01:22am
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