Do you have New Year’s writing resolutions? Are you ready to freshen your voice? Want tips on writing with authenticity, originality and passion? Welcome to Harlequin REFRESH! on the So You Think You Can Write blog.
Each week in January we’ll feature posts by editors and authors on the theme of voice in romance writing. We’ll be looking at topics such as avoiding clichés, developing your own voice, catching an editor’s eye, and keeping things fresh.
We hope you’ll share your writing questions and challenges in the comments, get inspired, and pick up tips to help find a writing voice that’s contemporary, original, heartfelt, and authentically you.
Any questions on voice you’d like answered? Let us know in the comments! And check in with us next week as we get started!
3 replies on “Freshen your voice with Harlequin REFRESH!”
I have nearly finished my romantic novel “The Irishman’s Women,” and emailed Mills and d Boon about it. Apparently they are not accepting submissions at present. My book is 68000 words long and is largely set in an artificial Rainforest.
One of the women is a witch who can fly on a giant bird. She is the ex lover of the Irishman and is jealous to the point of murder. Of course I can change the bird for a car at this stage.
Could you let me know if there is any chance that you might be interested in a romance along
these lines, please?
This is so awesome!! I can really use all this information!! I don’t have a specific question about voice, but I would appreciate any advice on the matter. Thanks so much!!
This is a wonderful idea! I am looking forward to reading the upcoming posts.
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!