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Advice from the Archives: From Concept to Cover

As we continue with Inside Harlequin, today we bring you an updated post from our archives. Dana Grimaldi, associate editor […]

Posted on: November 21, 2018
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The Author Spotlight | July 2025

Whether you’re writing your first book or your fiftieth, there are always ups and downs along the way. Today, 7 […]

Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Top Five Romance Writing Tips with Kellie VanHorn

By Kellie VanHorn Twenty years ago, when I first got the idea to write a novel, I decided I’d write […]

Posted on: March 7, 2025
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Goal, Motivation, Conflict: Blackwell Belles Style | Part Three: Conflict

Hi there and hello, everyone! We hope you’ve been enjoying the Blackwell Belles authors GMC mini workshop here on the […]

Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Goal, Motivation, Conflict: Blackwell Belles Style | Part Two: Motivation

Hi, everyone! The Blackwell Belles authors are back, continuing our trio of articles focusing on one of our favorite writing […]

Posted on: September 10, 2024
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Goal, Motivation, Conflict: Blackwell Belles Style | Part One: Goals

We’re so happy to be back on the Write for Harlequin blog–and to celebrate the release of our newest Blackwell […]

Posted on: August 14, 2024
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Ways to Hone Your Story Idea

By Editor Jenny Macey Got an idea for a new Harlequin romance? Fantastic! Now that inspiration has struck, I’m sure […]

Posted on: August 2, 2024
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Standing Out from the Crowd: Authors Reveal What Makes Their Story Unique

When writing a romance novel, you need two essential things: a meet-cute and a happily-ever-after. The fun begins when you […]

Posted on: February 27, 2024
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What Authors Find Fun About These Classic Tropes

We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about the romance tropes in their latest releases and what they love about writing romance stories with them.

Posted on: November 28, 2023
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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