How to Request Your Perfect Romance Story on Anora | Anora Blog

Have you ever finished a book and thought, "This was good, but what if...?" Or scrolled endlessly through recommendations, unable to find that exact combination of elements you're craving? Anora transforms that frustration into possibility by letting you specify exactly what you want in a romance novel.

This isn't about settling for close enough—it's about getting the story that's been living in your imagination. Here's how to bring your perfect romance to life.

Understanding Story Customization

Creating a custom story on Anora means taking control of every element that matters to you. Rather than hoping an author somewhere has written your exact fantasy, you become the architect of your ideal reading experience.

The platform guides you through a thoughtful creation process, ensuring every detail aligns with your preferences. Think of it as collaborating with a writing partner who understands exactly what makes your heart race.

Step 1: Define Your Core Elements

Choose Your Tropes

Romance tropes form the emotional foundation of your story. These aren't limiting factors—they're promises about the journey your characters will take.

Popular trope combinations include:

Enemies to Lovers + Forced Proximity: The tension of antagonists stuck together until attraction overwhelms animosity
Second Chance + Small Town: Former lovers reuniting in an intimate setting where escape isn't an option
Grumpy/Sunshine + Workplace: Opposites attracting in professional proximity
Fake Dating + Friends to Lovers: The classic "pretend relationship becomes real" progression

You can select multiple tropes that work together, creating layered narratives with complex emotional dynamics. The key is choosing combinations that genuinely excite you rather than what's currently trending.

Set Your Heat Level

Romance encompasses a spectrum of intimacy, and your comfort level matters. Anora accommodates every preference:

Sweet/Closed Door: Fade-to-black scenes that focus on emotional connection
Sensual: Suggestive content with romantic tension but minimal explicit detail
Steamy: Detailed intimate scenes balanced with plot development
Explicit: Graphic intimate content as a central story element

There's no judgment here—only your authentic preferences. The story adapts to deliver exactly the level of physical intimacy you desire.

Step 2: Build Your Characters

Character Dynamics

Who do you want to fall in love? Consider:

Personality Types: Brooding vs. outgoing, serious vs. playful, ambitious vs. laid-back
Professional Backgrounds: CEO and assistant, rival colleagues, artist and critic, athlete and trainer
Power Dynamics: Equal footing, mentor/protege, boss/employee (with appropriate boundaries)
Emotional Baggage: Past heartbreak, trust issues, family expectations, career sacrifices

The more specific your vision, the more authentic your characters will feel. Don't hesitate to request unique combinations—the platform thrives on specificity.

Physical Details (If Desired)

While personality matters most, physical descriptions can enhance your visualization:

General appearance preferences
Distinguishing features that matter to the story
Visual contrasts between characters (if relevant to dynamics)

Remember: specificity creates connection. If certain details matter to you, include them.

Step 3: Craft Your Setting

Location, Location, Location

Where does your romance unfold? Setting influences tone, available conflicts, and romantic possibilities:

Small Town: Everybody knows your business, escape is impossible, community matters
Big City: Anonymous encounters, career ambitions, diverse experiences
Workplace: Professional boundaries, proximity, shared goals and conflicts
Vacation/Destination: Time-limited connection, freedom from normal constraints
Historical Periods: Social conventions, different relationship rules, period-specific tensions
Fantasy/Paranormal: Supernatural elements, world-building, magical complications

Setting isn't just backdrop—it actively shapes how your characters can interact and what obstacles they'll face.

Time Period Considerations

Contemporary settings offer modern dating dynamics and current social contexts. Historical settings provide different constraints and freedoms, creating unique tension through period-appropriate limitations.

Step 4: Specify Your Story Preferences

Tone and Style

How should your story feel?

Angsty: High emotional stakes, significant obstacles, earned happy endings
Light/Playful: Humorous situations, witty banter, lower-stakes conflicts
Dramatic: Intense emotions, life-changing decisions, deep character development
Cozy: Comfort reading, lower conflict, emphasis on positive emotions

Story Length

Consider your reading preferences:

Novella (20,000-40,000 words): Quick, focused romance for immediate satisfaction
Standard Novel (60,000-80,000 words): Full development with complete character arcs
Longer Works (90,000+ words): Extended exploration with rich subplots

Point of View

How do you want to experience the story?

First Person (Single POV): Deep immersion in one character's perspective
First Person (Dual POV): Alternating chapters from both protagonists
Third Person: External narrator offering broader perspective

Step 5: Add Specific Elements

Must-Have Scenes or Moments

If you're dreaming of specific scenarios, include them:

Confession in the rain
Trapped in an elevator
Overhearing a vulnerability
Public declaration of feelings
Forced collaboration on a project

These signature moments can be woven into the broader narrative arc, ensuring you get those scenes you've been imagining.

Boundaries and Preferences

Equally important—what don't you want?

Content you prefer to avoid
Tropes that don't work for you
Character behaviors that break immersion
Story directions you find unsatisfying

Clear boundaries help ensure your story remains enjoyable throughout.

Step 6: Review and Refine

Before finalizing your request:

Check Your Combination

Do your selected elements work together? Some questions to consider:

Do your tropes complement or compete with each other?
Does your setting support the romantic development you want?
Are your character types suited to the tone you've chosen?
Does your heat level match the overall story vibe?

Be Specific But Flexible

Provide enough detail to convey your vision while allowing room for narrative flow. Think of it as commissioning art—you describe what you want while trusting the creative process to bring it to life.

What Happens Next

Once you submit your story request, the creation process begins. You'll receive your custom romance novel crafted to your exact specifications—no more settling for "close enough" or "mostly what I wanted."

Your story exists in your library, ready whenever you want to read it. You can revisit it, share it with others, or create variations to explore different possibilities.

Tips for Success

Start with What Excites You

Don't second-guess your preferences. If you want a billionaire fake-dating his PA who's secretly a duke in disguise, own it. Your specific combination is what makes your story uniquely satisfying.

Consider Emotional Payoff

Think about what resolution will feel most satisfying. Do you want earned reconciliation? Grand gestures? Quiet realizations? The ending should fulfill the specific emotional journey you're seeking.

Explore Story Ideas

Browse existing story ideas on the platform for inspiration. See what combinations others have requested, what's trending, and what unique concepts spark your creativity.

Don't Overthink It

Your first instinct about what you want is usually right. If you find yourself deliberating between options, go with what initially excited you.

The Beauty of Personalization

Traditional publishing serves broad audiences, which means compromise. Mainstream romance follows proven formulas because they must appeal to many readers simultaneously.

Custom story creation eliminates that compromise. Your story serves an audience of one—you—which means every element can align perfectly with your preferences. No wasted pages on subplots you don't care about. No toning down elements you actually want emphasized. No "good but not quite right."

This is romance reading without settling. This is the story you've been searching for, waiting in your imagination to be written.

Ready to Begin?

Your perfect romance novel is a few thoughtful decisions away. Take a moment to consider what you really want—not what you think you should want, not what's popular, but what would genuinely delight you.

Then head to the story creation page and start building. Your dream romance is waiting to be told.