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Pitching for Newbies

by JC Harroway So you’ve finished your manuscript, you’ve bought your ticket to conference and now…. the dreaded pitching looms. […]

Posted on: July 17, 2017
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Romance 101: Secondary Characters

Harlequin insider Grace Thiele talks you through bringing those wonderful secondary characters to life! Bonjour, aspiring authors! It’s my pleasure to be […]

Posted on: July 7, 2017
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Write a Book in 150 Days: Where to Start?

by Patience Bloom As you’ve read in Birgit Davis Todd’s motivating post, we want to encourage you to get going […]

Posted on: July 5, 2017
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My Secret Crush: Keanu Reeves

By Anonymous In the Harlequin office lurks a worshipper of Ted, Jack, Neo, Shane, Matt, Julian, and most recently John […]

Posted on: June 26, 2017
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Advice from the Archives–Make Them Suffer: Why Conflict Is Necessary

This week, Susan Litman, Editor for Harlequin Special Edition, shows us why we should make our characters suffer! “They met. They […]

Posted on: June 21, 2017
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Getting the Call: Meet Tanya Stowe

We’re thrilled to welcome Tanya Stowe to Love Inspired Suspense! Read her inspiring story below: When my lovely editor, Shana Asaro, […]

Posted on: June 12, 2017
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Romance Writing Pet Peeves

by Patience Bloom (from her blog) Please bear in mind that this is just one editor’s pet peeves, compiled over […]

Posted on: June 9, 2017
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Advice from the Archives: Mainstream vs. Series Romance

Series refers to a publishing approach that, these days, is pretty much unique to Harlequin. As you’re no doubt aware, […]

Posted on: June 7, 2017
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Advice from the Archives: Conflict in Romantic Fiction: Getting to the heart of what makes your couples tick

By Julia Williams, Editor “The path of true love never did run smooth…” As you’re putting the finishing touches to […]

Posted on: May 31, 2017
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Interview with…Kerri Carpenter!

Let’s give a big welcome to Kerri Carpenter, our newest visitor to the SYTYCW blog! We’re delighted to have her and chat […]

Posted on: May 24, 2017