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How to Write Convincing Dialogue & Banter

Strong dialogue should engage your readers, drive the plot forwards, and bring your characters to life. Dialogue done poorly, however, […]

Posted on: September 6, 2024
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Ways to Hone Your Story Idea

Got an idea for a new Harlequin romance? Fantastic! Now that inspiration has struck, I’m sure you’re eager to dive […]

Posted on: August 2, 2024
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Black Stories

June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is celebrated as America’s second Independence Day.  It has been long celebrated in Black […]

Posted on: June 19, 2024
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Writing a Synopsis that Works | The Princess Bride: A Case Study

A few months ago, we broke down the Synopsis in a Romance Glossary Deep-Dive.   Today, Executive Editor Kathleen Scheibling […]

Posted on: June 12, 2024
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What We’re Reading | The Spring 2024 List

Here at Harlequin, we take Spring and Summer reading seriously! We’ve been using our extra sunlight hours to read as […]

Posted on: May 31, 2024
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Things a Harlequin Romance Novel Cannot Be Without

So, you’ve done your research. You’ve planned out a novel. You’ve found the best Harlequin line to submit it to. […]

Posted on: May 29, 2024
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Editor Frequently Asked Questions: How Long Should My Manuscript Be? Word Count Explained.

This post has been updated from its previously published version. One thing our editors get asked about frequently is word count requirements for […]

Posted on: May 8, 2024
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What We’re Reading | The Winter List

Winter can sometimes feel like the longest season, but there is no better time to curl up under a blanket […]

Posted on: March 1, 2024
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Turning Up the Heat: How to Craft a Sex Scene

Let’s talk about sex! To be specific, crafting sex scenes in romance books. First, let’s back it up. A great […]

Posted on: February 14, 2024
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‘Tis the Season: How to Incorporate the Holidays into Your Story

There’s something so magical about the festive season; twinkly lights strung up everywhere you look, the smell of warming spices […]

Posted on: December 15, 2023