Introduce the title of your story: Windows (Written with TooShy678)
The title emerged from a recurring motif that developed unplanned throughout the story, with various windows, whether digital, physical, or painted.
Genre/Category: Exhibitionism
Since webcams are a central theme to the story, we figured this story belonged in the exhibitionism section. It also contains elements of college sex, masturbation, older/younger, voyeurism, and some light D/S (particularly in the last part).
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Windows Part 1
Windows Part 2
Windows Part 3
1. What first inspired you to write this particular story?
Tooshy678 and I both joined the site around the same time last summer. We'd each published a few stories and had formed something of a mutual admiration club. As we e-mailed back and forth, Tooshy678 brought up the idea of working on a collaborative piece. It was something neither of us had tried before, but I was up for it. I'd had an idea for a story that had been kicking around in my mind for a little while, and that became the genesis of Windows. I wrote the basic plot, and Tooshy678 'fleshed out' the sex scenes. Then we traded the story back and forth for revisions until it was polished.
2. How did you come up with these characters?
To be honest, I lifted the premise from that stupid 90s rom-com, 'You've Got Mail,' and transported it to the age of webcams. I know, that might not be an advertisement for the story, but I think it's better than its source inspiration. The characters and their online alter-egos aren't based on anyone in particular, but like any writer, you borrow details from here and there, and draw on your own experience as much as possible - and then just make up the rest and hope you get away with it.
3. How does it differ from some of your other stories?
As I said, this is the first time either of us has done a collaborative story. Also, it's the longest story I've written (for this site). I think the final word count came out to 12000+ words. This was a result of the process of collaboration. I'd write a bit, pass it to Tooshy678 who would add her part, then I'd read it over, intending to cut some of it, and instead get inspired to add another couple thousand words. In the end, we had to break it into three parts so it would be manageable for the site, but it's really intended to be read as a single piece.
4. What was the most challenging thing about writing this piece?
Collaboration could have been a disaster if either of us were really egotistical about our writing. Instead, I approached the story with an attitude of non-attachment, at least initially. Que sera, sera. If the entire experiment fell through that would be fine. Fortunately, it didn't. I was able to create a decent framework, and Tooshy678 is a talented writer, and was able to add a lot of great details to the story. And she's also very easy-going as well, which made her great to work with. Eventually, the story took on it's own logic, so it was easier to say, 'you know, this doesn't really follow the characters we've developed,' or 'that plot detail is great, but doesn't work in the context of the story.' But since we were both open to the other making changes, I think the process wasn't too bad.
5. Anything else you want to tell us about it?
We're both very pleased with how the story turned out, and hope you'll enjoy it as well. Also, we love to hear from our readers, so feel free to drop a comment on any or all of the parts.