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Trope Spotlight: Forced Proximity

The much-loved forced proximity trope is all about giving two people the chance to fall in love, despite all of […]

Posted on: September 27, 2023
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Authors Share Their Favorite Character Traits

Feisty duchesses, determined detectives, evil exes, or grumpy chefs — characters are the heart of every story. Creating vivid characters […]

Posted on: September 26, 2023
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Writing Advice with Harlequin Authors

In need of some writing advice? Well look no further because the Harlequin authors are here to help! Today we’re […]

Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Introducing The Write for Harlequin Romance Glossary

Here on Write for Harlequin, we try to keep our content accessible and easy for every romance writer to use.  […]

Posted on: September 15, 2023
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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

Romance Stories for Everyone Meet Harlequin’s new romance series – Afterglow Books! Afterglow will launch in January 2024 with an […]

Posted on: September 7, 2023
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From Pitch to Purchase: The Journey of a Harlequin Book

Want to learn more about how a Harlequin novel is made? Editor Emma Cole takes you on the journey of […]

Posted on: September 6, 2023
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On the Journey to Publishing with Harlequin Authors

Today, we are digging into the I Got the Call archives to hear about the journey to publication.  We asked […]

Posted on: September 4, 2023
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Back to (Writing) School with Harlequin Diverse Voices Scholarship Recipient Katrina Pringle

Katrina Pringle, a US Navy veteran, won the Harlequin Diverse Voices Scholarship last fall when she enrolled in the Writing […]

Posted on: September 1, 2023
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Trope Spotlight: Enemies to Lovers

Romeo and Juliet. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven (from one of my favorite romances, The […]

Posted on: August 30, 2023
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What We’re Reading – The Summer List

Summer is the perfect time for those of us who like to spend the whole day reading!  With plenty of […]

Posted on: August 25, 2023