I think Amy brings up a brilliant point. When you read a story you really enjoy, think about the techniques the author used to tell the story.
The best writing advice I got was to read like a writer. When I finish a book or story, I go back and consider where the author started the story, how they introduce characters and when and how back story is provided.
I also think about how the author matches style to the character. For example, Robert B. Parker novels are 80% dialogue and that keeps the story moving at a fast pace. His character, Spencer, is a hard driving swing first and ask questions later private detective.
When I decided to try writing erotic fiction, I didn’t need any help with the kink, I had that. It was realizing when I read a story I enjoyed, it wasn’t just the subject that made it enjoyable but the way it was told.
So Harry, whether it’s AmyAmy, jackierabbit, Steve Spandex or Jane Austen, valuable lessons can be retrieved from the work of great writers.