Category: Writing Advice

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What’s at Stake? 5 Tips on Writing High-Stakes Romance

Write for Harlequin wants to get Back to Basics! Join us over the next month for a series of posts […]

Posted on: January 21, 2022
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Creating Characters: 5 Questions for Romance Writers

Write for Harlequin wants to get Back to Basics! Join us over the next month for a series of posts […]

Posted on: January 13, 2022
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ICYMI: “Conquering the First Chapter” with Patience Bloom

What can we say about the first chapter? It’s an editor’s first impression of your novel! But no pressure, you’ve […]

Posted on: November 18, 2021
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ICYMI: “Conflict is Key” with Flo Nicoll

Want essential advice on building solid romantic conflict? Then be sure to watch this video from Harlequin Presents Senior Editor […]

Posted on: November 11, 2021
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Hooks vs Tropes: What’s the Difference?

“Hooks” and “tropes” are two words that category romance readers and editors throw around quite often. But what are they, […]

Posted on: November 11, 2021
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Join us for Romance Includes You Pitch on November 5th!

Are participating in our #RomanceIncludesYou Pitch this Friday, November 5th? We can’t wait to see you there! Join us on […]

Posted on: November 3, 2021
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Join our Ask an Editor Anything Webinar on November 3rd!

Have you been anticipating HEA Writing Week? The fun starts TODAY! This is Harlequin’s kick-off to a month of novel […]

Posted on: November 1, 2021
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Harlequin Presents Author, Amanda Cinelli’s NaNoWriMo Experience

Can you imagine writing an entire novel in thirty days? Right now, around the world, writers from all walks of […]

Posted on: October 20, 2021
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Falling for Harlequin Heartwarming: Seasons and Celebrations

by Harlequin Heartwarming Editor Adrienne Macintosh It’s the start of a new season here in Toronto. The leaves have already […]

Posted on: October 14, 2021
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Category Romance vs. Other Romance: What’s the Difference?

Our How to Submit FAQs page has a lot of great information for aspiring Harlequin authors. One of our most […]

Posted on: October 11, 2021