As a lesbian, sapphic stories hold a special place in my heart. I want to read stories that are representative of my experiences as a woman who loves other women, and for those experiences to represented with authenticity. When I say authenticity, I don’t mean perfection or rigid representation, but stories that resonate with emotional truth and characters that are realistic and believable. Sapphic romance has evolved—readers now crave layered, lived-in portrayals of queer wo

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Whether I’m proofreading a novel between a heterosexual couple or beta reading a manuscript that features women loving women, I’m always...

Authentic Representation of Queer Characters Are the sapphic characters written with depth and individuality? Do they have their own...

What is Conflict? Merriam-Webster defines conflict as clash, competition, or mutual interference of opposing or incompatible forces or...

Archetypes are templates or prototypes that can be used to design a character. They can be used as a base from which to build a...

One of the most vital elements of any romantasy story is its setting. Fantasy readers crave worlds that are rich, immersive, and full of...

What’s the difference between editing and proofreading? I’m here to shine a little light on the subject! What is Editing? Merriam-Webster...

What is an ARC Reader? ARC stands for Advanced Review Copy, and ARC readers are unpaid contributors who affect the reputation of a book....

Where Does The Term "Beta Reading" Come From? The word “beta” is a term used in software development. “Beta testers” review rough or...