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Editor Frequently Asked Questions: How Long Should My Manuscript Be? Word Count Explained.

This post has been updated from its previously published version. One thing our editors get asked about frequently is word count requirements for […]

Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Romance Includes You Mentorship – Submissions Open Now!

Are you dreaming of starting your career as a published romance writer? Don’t miss this chance! We’re excited to begin […]

Posted on: May 1, 2024
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Setting the Tone: 6 Irresistible Locations for Romance Novels

Disappearing into a romance novel lets readers escape to another world, if only momentarily. Whether it’s a glamorous New York […]

Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Author Charlene Parris on Writing Big-City Romance

Charlene Parris is an author for Harlequin Romantic Suspense (you might remember the story of her first novel was featured […]

Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Harlequin at the 2024 Festival of Literary Diversity

Harlequin is proud to support The Festival of Literary Diversity, Canada’s leading festival for diverse voices and storytellers. Running April […]

Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Understanding A Villain’s Motivation (and How to Write It)

By Editor Emma Cole Of course, your heroes and heroines have clear goals and motivations that resonate with readers. But […]

Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Romance Includes You Mentorship: In Conversation with Author Emma-Claire Sunday and Editor Hannah Rossiter

In May of last year, we announced that Emma-Claire Sunday was the recipient of the 2023 Romance Includes You mentorship […]

Posted on: April 11, 2024
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A Romance Glossary Deep Dive: The Synopsis

By Editor Emma Cole Synopsis “An outline or summary of the story, including plot and character development, from the beginning […]

Posted on: April 8, 2024
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Why is Romance Important?

As we come to the end of Women’s History Month, we’re thinking about the incredible female authors who have created […]

Posted on: March 28, 2024
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Character Essence: Why It Matters to the Story

“A romance driven by your leading characters is key to keeping your plot from becoming episodic. To put it simply, […]

Posted on: March 26, 2024