/lit/ - Literature

>>22428831
Bingochad here.
>I've gotten positive feedback, I can't stomach my own writing.
This is probably a self-esteem problem than a writing problem then, IMO.
As for romance, personally, what works best for me is to focus on the intensity of the feeling and to try to portray love through action rather than words. My go to formula: funny back and forth teasing and flirting, outward denial or concealment of feelings, and a deep and substantial love deep inside. Love is very visible when people are willing to sacrifice themselves for their beloved, or prize the beloved's feelings, emotions and joy above their own safety, willing to fight and die in order to vindicate the beloved's cause.
That's just how I like doing things, though. Maybe you have different preferences?