How I Create Soft, Clean Love Stories That Still Give You Butterflies

Because not every romance needs steam to spark.

Let’s talk about love — but make it soft. Cozy. Clean. Heart-fluttery.

When I started writing, I knew one thing for sure: I didn’t want to create stories that only focused on physical attraction or drama for the sake of drama. I wanted something deeper — something that still made you blush and smile, but in a way that felt safe, sweet, and real.

If you’re wondering how I write love stories that feel like a warm hug and give you butterflies, here’s a little peek into my process (and heart). 💌

1. I build connection first, not just chemistry

Instead of jumping straight into the “I like you”, I focus on why two characters would fall for each other. Are they opposites who challenge each other? Best friends with years of memories? A quiet artist and an overachiever learning to meet in the middle?

That tension — the playful banter, awkward glances, tiny sacrifices — that’s where the butterflies live.

2. I keep the content clean but full of emotion

You don’t need kisses on every page to feel the romance. Sometimes the most swoon-worthy moments are the soft ones:

• When he notices she’s overwhelmed and brings her snacks.
  
  

• When she teases him in just the right way, and he can’t stop smiling.
  
  

• When their fingers accidentally touch — and it lingers.
  
  

It’s about the build-up. The waiting. The tiny gestures that mean everything.

3. I write with intention (and values)

Not every reader is looking for a story that aligns with their faith or personal values — but a lot of us are. I write with the Christian girl in mind. The reader who wants to be swept away in a love story that still honors purity, kindness, and mutual respect.

But even if someone doesn’t share my faith, they’ll still find comfort, sweetness, and slow-burn romance inside every story.

4. I let the awkward moments shine

Real love isn’t perfect. And neither are my characters.

They say the wrong thing. They panic. They spill coffee on each other.
But they also learn, grow, and show up for one another — and that’s what makes it real.

5. I create dreamy little details

Because a cozy love story needs:

• A rainy-day library scene
  
  

• Shared playlists and scribbled notes
  
  

• A side character grandma with unsolicited love advice
  
  

• Late-night walks and inside jokes
  
  

Those are the things you remember when you close the book.

6. I write stories I would want to read

That means clean romance, but not boring. Cute, but not cringey. A little bit of spark, softness, and sweetness — without needing anything spicy to keep it interesting.

If it makes me squeal while writing it, then I know I’m on the right track.

Final Thought:

Writing soft, clean love stories doesn’t mean toning anything down. It means turning up the emotional depth, the sweet tension, and the parts of love that last. It’s love that feels like butterflies, not flames — and there’s something beautiful about that.

So whether you’re 13, 17, or 25 — these are the stories for you.
The ones that make you daydream, giggle, and believe in slow love again.