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Here’s your weekend #WritingChallenge!

Beginnings are crucial, and your opening sentence should grab the reader’s attention, making them want to read on. So this […]

Posted on: March 11, 2016
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Special Edition Authors Confess: Balancing Secondary Characters with the Main Couple

Community plays a significant role in Harlequin Special Edition books! But how can you keep the focus on the couple in your story without neglecting secondary […]

Posted on: March 8, 2016
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10 Tips for Writing a Killer Revenge Plot!

Revenge is a hot hook for any romance, but it can also present a challenge! To help you bring that […]

Posted on: March 7, 2016
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Weekend Writing Tip: Nicola Caws on Character Conflicts

This weekend Nicola Caws – Editorial Assistant for Harlequin Historical Romance – shares with us her top writing tip on […]

Posted on: March 4, 2016
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Dear Editor, how funny can my romance be?

Dear Editor I’m told my hero and heroine can be too light-hearted…but I want them to be fun! Why can’t […]

Posted on: March 2, 2016
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Weekend Writing Tips: Joanne Grant on pacing!

This weekend, we’ve got a great tip from Senior Executive Editor Joanne Grant on pacing! Enjoy, and happy writing! The SYTYCW […]

Posted on: February 26, 2016
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Here’s your weekend #WritingChallenge!

This week, our #WritingChallenge is inspired by 2016’s Leap Year! Leap Day is famously the day when women propose instead of […]

Posted on: February 26, 2016
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Advice from The Archives: How to Pitch!

This week, we’ve got a gem from SYTYCW 2012 by Emily Rodmell – how to find the essence of your plot […]

Posted on: February 24, 2016
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Weekend Writing Tips: Fiona McArthur

This Friday, we have fabulous words of advice from Harlequin Medical Romance author Fiona McArthur! So what are you all […]

Posted on: February 19, 2016
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Dear Editor, why can’t my hero and heroine just get along?

Dear Editor, The characters in my new story have stolen my heart, but I keep getting feedback that they fall […]

Posted on: February 17, 2016