Skip to ‘the good bit’

There’s a challenge in writing erotic literature: which should one emphasise: plot and character development, or ensuring plenty of the hot and sexy? Of course the writer can, and arguably should, provide both, perhaps depending on goals and marketing angle.

I noticed an algorithm on sale that throws this question into relief: the AI audiobooks service by Amazon’s Audible brand has a function called (without mincing words) “Take Me to the Good Part,” allowing the listener to jump straight to...