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First Page Feedback – Somerset Cove

And we’re back to doing our own First Page Feedbacks after an exciting week of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN […]

Posted on: September 22, 2014
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SYTYCW: That’s a Wrap!

By Harlequin Senior Executive Editor Birgit Davis-Todd Did you attend our five day online conference? We hope you enjoyed the […]

Posted on: September 19, 2014
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How Hot Are You?

Is your romance sweet, sizzling or somewhere in between? Our thermometer shows you the heat level of our categories. Check […]

Posted on: September 19, 2014
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From Concept to Cover

by Dana Grimaldi, Assistant Editor/Editorial Assistant, Harlequin Heartwarming & Gold Eagle A good cover does two things: it accurately represents […]

Posted on: September 19, 2014
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Good Pacing: Better Than a Solid Pair of Spanx

by Rachel Burkot, Associate Editor Truth: Anything that is written has a pace. Just like anything in motion has a […]

Posted on: September 18, 2014
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Keep It Fresh!

By Johanna Raisanen, Editor, American Romance So you've written a secret-baby story and you're debating about entering this year's So […]

Posted on: September 18, 2014
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Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, oh, oh, OH YES!

The Importance of Chemistry, by Associate Editor Pippa Roscoe There are fourteen yeses when Sally fakes her orgasm to Harry—I […]

Posted on: September 18, 2014
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Attention Secondary Characters: Get a life!

By Senior Editor Victoria Curran I've had the privilege of editing longer romances in my career and, as a result, […]

Posted on: September 17, 2014
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Pantsers and Plotters: Two Faces of the Same Writing Coin

by Caroline Acebo So you've finally decided to write your book. Or perhaps you're double- or triple-checking a few plot […]

Posted on: September 17, 2014
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Conflict in Romantic Fiction: Getting to the heart of what makes your couples tick

By Julia Williams, Editor "The path of true love never did run smooth…" As you're putting the finishing touches to […]

Posted on: September 17, 2014