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Writing an Opening Paragraph | Medical Romance & Romantic Suspense

The first lines of a novel can do many things, but one of the main objectives is to capture the […]

Posted on: October 18, 2023
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Writing the Modern Hero

This post is based on a presentation made by Editors Hannah Rossiter and Soraya Bouazzaoui at a conference in summer […]

Posted on: October 17, 2023
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Introducing ‘Happily Ever After’ Writing Week 2023!

We’re so excited to announce this year’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Writing Week! Whether you’re participating in NaNoWriMo or you’re just […]

Posted on: October 13, 2023
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On Being a Romance Writer with Harlequin Authors

Today we’re diving into the I Got the Call archives to hear why our authors wanted to become romance writers […]

Posted on: October 9, 2023
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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