We’re so excited to announce the next ‘Happily Ever After’ Writing Week! If you’re looking to start the new year with a bang, HEA Writing Week will set you on the write path.
From Monday, January 27 to Friday, January 31, we’ll offer five days of writing craft tips, activities, and advice from our editors via the Write for Harlequin Newsletter, Blog, and Facebook Community.
Last year was all about romance writing building blocks. This year we’re leveling up to focus on character. To quote F. Scott Fitzgerald, “character is plot”. At the heart of a good story, you’ll find relatable and enthralling characters. We’ll take you through some of the key pillars of creating captivating characters that will have readers cheering for them. You can see the 5-day “character study” schedule below.
Subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll get daily writing tips and challenges directly in your inbox to keep you on track with your writing goals. Then you can head over to the Write for Harlequin Facebook Community to chat with 6,000 romance writers about your progress.
We’re hosting two live Zoom events during HEA Writing Week that you won’t want to miss:
What are today’s readers looking for in lovable heroes? Romance editor Hannah Rossiter will delve into the contemporary Alpha Hero, explain how to navigate tricky tropes like workplace romances, and explore what gives readers the “ick” or makes them fall – hard! – for a hero.
Bring your work-in-progress and close out the week with a live Writing Sprint! This guided, live-streamed event with your Write for Harlequin host Carol Dunsmore gives you an uninterrupted hour to write and then share your progress with fellow writers. Writers love these fun events so give it a try!
Be sure to subscribe to the Write for Harlequin newsletter and join the Facebook Community before the festivities begin! Get a head start by reading up on last year’s HEA Writing Week activities.
Mark your calendars and check the schedule below for the full week’s programing:
