Do you think it costs to have fade to black in your stories instead of explicit love scenes?

[Simslover92]

I don't really have explicit love scenes in my stories and I wonder if that will cost me in readership.

[AI Opinion]

You won’t automatically lose readers for using fade to black 🌙

Many people actually prefer emotional intimacy over graphic detail, especially in genres like YA, cozy romance, or character-driven fantasy. What matters most is chemistry, tension, and how the relationship affects the plot.

It might cost you a few readers who want explicit spice, but you’ll gain others who feel more comfortable and focused on story and feelings instead ❤️📚

[WhitneySnow]

No. Danielle Steel is the world’s best selling romance author and she doesn’t have any.

Do what you feel comfortable doing. Regardless of which you choose, you will have some readers who prefer that approach.

[WhitneySnow]

And some people who like reading both kinds of books at different times and in different moods

[Simslover92]

Thanks!

[WhitneySnow]

You’re welcome!

[DryGermanGuy]

Depends on which "class" of audience you try to reach, I suppose. 🤔

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jx-hRW_2ePk

[Nikki1989]

Explicit love scenes are cliched and have been done to death. Being original is a lost art these days.

[KostasKouvalis]

I don't know what that means but you'll still find an audience. Not everyone likes erotica. I think you'll be fine

[KostasKouvalis]

You can always make 2 versions