Category: Writing Advice

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Writing an Opening Paragraph | Medical Romance & Romantic Suspense

By Editor Emma Cole and Editor Jenny Macey The first lines of a novel can do many things, but one […]

Posted on: October 18, 2023
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Writing the Modern Hero

This post is based on a presentation made by Editors Hannah Rossiter and Soraya Bouazzaoui at a conference in summer […]

Posted on: October 17, 2023
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Trope Spotlight: Forced Proximity

By Editor Jenny Macey The much-loved forced proximity trope is all about giving two people the chance to fall in […]

Posted on: September 27, 2023
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Authors Share Their Favorite Character Traits

Feisty duchesses, determined detectives, evil exes, or grumpy chefs — characters are the heart of every story. Creating vivid characters […]

Posted on: September 26, 2023
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Writing Advice with Harlequin Authors

In need of some writing advice? Well look no further because the Harlequin authors are here to help! Today we’re […]

Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Trope Spotlight: Enemies to Lovers

By Editor Emma Cole Romeo and Juliet. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven (from one of […]

Posted on: August 30, 2023
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Romance Novel

By Deirdre McCluskey You have the perfect idea for a romance novel and you’re dying to make your characters’ Happily […]

Posted on: August 16, 2023
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: An Introduction

Picture this: You’ve got a couple of characters with a happily ever after tumbling around your head and you know […]

Posted on: August 2, 2023
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What Gen Z Readers Are Looking to Find in Romance Novels

By Editor Natalia Castano In the past, reading romance books would have been regarded as a guilty pleasure, but the […]

Posted on: July 19, 2023
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On Writing Love Inspired Suspense

Today’s the day! You’ve decided to write your very own Love Inspired Suspense manuscript. But… where do you start? How […]

Posted on: July 5, 2023