1) Mission & Standards This community studio is a legal, professional romance-writing community built on craft, class, and credibility. We write romance with maturity and romanticism—not porn, not smut, not shock content. By joining, you agree to uphold these standards and protect the integrity of the community. 2) Earnings Statement + Disclaimer (Required) Romance writing can create income through book sales, royalties, subscriptions/serialization, audiobooks, bundles, tips, licensing, and author experiences. Results vary widely based on consistency, publishing cadence, skill development, genre alignment, pricing, marketing, platform rules, and market conditions. EARNINGS DISCLAIMER: Any earnings discussions, examples, or projections shared in this community are for educational purposes only and do not guarantee outcomes. We do not promise specific income, sales, followers, rankings, or royalties. You are responsible for your business decisions, taxes, and compliance with applicable laws and platform terms. Nothing here is legal, financial, or tax advice. 3) Unbreakable Rules (Zero Exceptions) A) Content Rules — NO Exceptions - NO smut. NO porn. - NO underage content—EVER. NO minors. No, “barely legal.” No age-play. No “teen.” No school settings implying minors. No loopholes. - NO plagiarism. NO copying. No “light rewrites” of published books. No scraped content. No passing off others’ work as yours. - NO shaming, degradation, or humiliation. NO hate, harassment, threats, slurs, or targeting of any person or group. - NO content that undermines the authority, credibility, safety, mission, or reputation of this community. B) Behavior Rules—One Strike Can Mean Removal - No rude, crude, abusive, or harmful behavior. - No bullying, intimidation, stalking, doxxing, coercion, or manipulation. - No spam, scams, or aggressive solicitation. - No “cold DMs” pitching services to members (unless explicitly permitted by staff). If you can’t be respectful, you can’t be here.