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Kick Off a Month of Novel Writing with HEA Writing Week!

By Nicholas Arnold November is the perfect month to put pen to paper. The cozy fall vibes make for an […]

Posted on: October 6, 2021
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What is Category Romance? And Why Is It So Satisfying?

By Katie Gowrie If you’re new to romance writing and Write for Harlequin, you may be catching up on the […]

Posted on: October 4, 2021
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In Conversation with Harlequin Romance Author Therese Beharrie for the Love To Write Competition

At the start of September, I had the pleasure of joining Harlequin Romance author Therese Beharrie on Facebook Live to […]

Posted on: September 30, 2021
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Writer, Beware! An Editor’s Advice on Romantic Obstacle

In this month’s editor column, Harlequin Heartwarming Editor Dana Grimaldi offers up some sound advice on when to keep your […]

Posted on: May 31, 2021
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Three Tips on Writing a Query Blurb

By Katie Gowrie Last weekend, the Toronto Romance Writers held a full day of workshops called the Harlequin Intensive. We […]

Posted on: May 10, 2021
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How to Be Both with Harlequin Presents Author Clare Connelly

Harlequin Presents author, Clare Connelly sits down to talk about her career as both a self-published and Harlequin author… Self-publishing […]

Posted on: April 5, 2021
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Advice from an Editor: Tips on Crafting Your Query Letter

Before an editor opens your manuscript, our first introduction to you and your work is your query letter. Not only […]

Posted on: March 9, 2021
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How Subplots Can Enhance Your Story

Subplots are a great way to strengthen your romance novel. Particularly if you’re writing for one of Harlequin’s longer category […]

Posted on: March 4, 2021
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How Long Should My Manuscript Be? Word Count Explained

One thing our editors get asked about frequently is word count requirements for series submissions. Why do we have specific […]

Posted on: February 4, 2021
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Advice from the Archives: 5 Tips for Effortless Exposition!

By Katie Gowrie For any writer, exposition is an important aspect of what makes up their story. To be specific, […]

Posted on: January 28, 2021