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Back to Basics: Top Tips on Worldbuilding

Welcome back to the Back to Basics series, where you’re sure to pick up a tip (or two 😉) on […]

Posted on: February 3, 2022
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Top Tips for Writing a Harlequin Historical Romance

Are you keen to pen a Harlequin Historical romance? Whether you’re writing dashing dukes, brooding Earls, or dark medieval warriors, […]

Posted on: May 21, 2019
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Editor Confessions: Dispatches from the Inbox

By An Editor At submissions@harlequin.com, we receive several hundred emails a year. That’s a lot of mail! In that giant […]

Posted on: April 16, 2019
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Advice from the Archives: Creating Backstory

Today’s Advice from the Archives post, for Harlequin editor Grace Thiele, who offers tips on working backstory into your romance without […]

Posted on: August 22, 2018
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Romance Writing 101: Imagining your characters

To encourage your participation in our #RomanceIncludesYou blitz, we have a helpful, fun post by one of our former colleagues, Grace […]

Posted on: August 14, 2018
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Writing Romance and #MeToo: 5 tips for authors

by Deirdre McCluskey, Administrative Coordinator, Harlequin Series Romance readers, writers and editors have been talking a lot lately about power […]

Posted on: June 12, 2018
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Romance Writing 101: Location, location, location!

Harlequin insider Grace talks you through finding the perfect setting for your story – and bringing it to life! Hello, […]

Posted on: December 5, 2016
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Romance Writing 101: Mastering the art of dialogue

Harlequin insider Grace helps you master the mysterious art of dialogue! Hello to you all, dear aspiring writers! Today I’ll […]

Posted on: November 7, 2016
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Romance Writing 101: Describing your hero and heroine

This week, Grace Thiele gives you her top tips on how to describe your characters with maximum impact! Hello dearest writers! Today, […]

Posted on: August 17, 2016
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An editor’s guide to writing your synopsis

By Susan Litman, Special Edition Editor Every writer’s least favorite part of prepping a submission is the synopsis. Should it […]

Posted on: July 27, 2016