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What We’re Reading | The Spring 2024 List

Here at Harlequin, we take Spring and Summer reading seriously! We’ve been using our extra sunlight hours to read as […]

Posted on: May 31, 2024
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Things a Harlequin Romance Novel Cannot Be Without

So, you’ve done your research. You’ve planned out a novel. You’ve found the best Harlequin line to submit it to. […]

Posted on: May 29, 2024
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What Sparks Chemistry? Harlequin Authors Explain

Whether your romance novel is spicy, tender or wholesome, creating palpable chemistry between your characters is the heartbeat of the […]

Posted on: May 22, 2024
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Don’t Hesitate! Submit to the 2024 Romance Includes You Mentorship

The 2024 Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship is here! If you have a passion for romance, a talent for writing […]

Posted on: May 17, 2024
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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)

Of course, your heroes and heroines have clear goals and motivations that resonate with readers. But what about your villains? […]

Posted on: April 17, 2024