The fake dating/fake relationship plot device has been around at least as long as William Shakespeare and continues to be […]
A few months ago, we broke down the Synopsis in a Romance Glossary Deep-Dive. Today, Executive Editor Kathleen Scheibling […]
So, you’ve done your research. You’ve planned out a novel. You’ve found the best Harlequin line to submit it to. […]
Whether your romance novel is spicy, tender or wholesome, creating palpable chemistry between your characters is the heartbeat of the […]
This post has been updated from its previously published version. One thing our editors get asked about frequently is word count requirements for […]
Of course, your heroes and heroines have clear goals and motivations that resonate with readers. But what about your villains? […]
Synopsis “An outline or summary of the story, including plot and character development, from the beginning to the end. Most […]
There are three main components in the recipe for a perfect Harlequin romance: establishing the characters’ motivations from the beginning, […]
Query Letter “A letter accompanying a manuscript submission to a publisher. The query (or cover) letter should showcase the book […]
This post has been updated from its previously published version. In one of our recent Roadmap to Writing Romance posts, […]
