The Juicy Details Romance Editing Manifesto
We believe that romance novels have the potential to change the world for the better.
Romance novels can show people that they deserve to be loved as they are. When people believe that they deserve love, they move differently through the world.
Romance novels can show people that other people deserve to be loved as they are. When people believe that everyone deserves to be loved, they treat people differently.
Romance novels can help model healthy relationship skills. When people see examples of these skills (which so many of us have never seen in real life), they begin to imagine using them.
Romance novels can help people explore their sexuality. When people see a variety of sexual practices on the page, they feel less shame about their own desires and practices.
Romance novels can help people feel empowered to ask for and use safer sex practices. When people see examples of talking about and using safer sex practices, they feel more empowered to talk about and use safer sex practices.
Romance novels can help people find and ask for what they need in a relationship. When people see examples of different ways of relating and caring than they’ve experienced in the world, they begin to see that it is possible for them.
Romance novels can help people set boundaries. When people see examples of setting boundaries with toxic family members and other people, they begin to see that it is okay to set boundaries.
These stories can change people’s lives, and consequently, the world. But they can’t change people’s lives if people don’t read them. And they can’t change people’s lives if they’re littered with errors and people don’t finish them. They can’t change people’s lives if there are plot holes that people get distracted by or they don’t care about your characters. We became editors because we want to maximize that potential by helping writers create the best version of their stories.
We believe that your romance novel has the potential to change the world. And we have the passion, skills, and expertise to help you give it the best chance to help the most people.
