How Do You Romance, Author? (We’re nosy in the name of love...and better edits)
To get to know the secrets of your writing process, editing struggles, and story vibes—so we can help you glow-up that manuscript like it’s the main character.
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What subgenre(s) do you write in? (Select Up to 3)
Spicy Contemporary
Dark Romance
Fantasy/Paranormal
Romantic Comedy
Suspense or Thriller Romance
Other
Other
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What’s your biggest writing struggle? (Select Up to 2)
Plot holes that multiply like bunnies
Pacing that feels like a rollercoaster derailment
Characters who refuse to cooperate
Ending scenes that just won’t end
Revising without rage-quitting
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How do you feel about editing?
I thrive on revision chaos (I’m weird like that)
Love/hate—it’s a necessary evil
I avoid it until the last possible second
Wait… I’m supposed to edit?
It drains my soul but makes the book better
Can someone else just do it for me?
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Which part of your draft feels the messiest?
The opening hook
The saggy middle
The ending that won’t cooperate
All of it. Every word. Help!
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Have you ever worked with a professional editor?
Yes, and it was a total game-changer
No, but I’m curious
Nope, I’ve been DIY all the way
Yes, and it was... let’s not talk about it
Not yet—I'm scared, tbh
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What’s your ultimate self-publishing goal? (Select up to 2)
Hit the bestseller lists
Building a die-hard reader fanbase
Making this my full-time career
Finally finishing a book and pressing publish
Get my ideas down on paper (or ebook)
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What’s your editing dream scenario? (Select up to 2)
Someone who gets my voice and doesn't mess with the magic
Someone who is kind but firm—like a hot mentor in a romance novel
Someone with zero judgment, maximum honesty
Tells me exactly what to fix (and how)
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Where are you in your current project?
Brainstorming or outlining
Mid-draft and spiraling
First draft done, it’s a glorious mess
Polished but not sure it’s “ready-ready”
First draft done, it’s a glorious mess
Already published, working on the next
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Which trope do you write the most (or love to death)?
Enemies to Lovers
Grumpy/Sunshine
Fated Mates
Forbidden Romance
Stalker/Obsessed (Don’t judge)
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How would you describe your author energy in one line?
"Fueled by vibes and iced coffee."
"Plot? I thought we were here for smut."
"I outline in tears and revise in rage."
"Hot mess express but make it marketable."
Thank you for helping us get to know you better!
Thanks for spilling your author secrets—we’re obsessed (in a totally non-creepy, morally gray villain kind of way). 😘
Now that we know your vibe, let’s match you with the perfect editing package.
Take the Editing Needs Quiz next and give that draft the glow-up it deserves.
