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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Tips for Plotters | How to Make Sure Your Writing Stays Spontaneous

By editors Safiya Tariq and Elena Lodge Have you experienced the obstacles of a plotter? Let’s find out: You have […]

Posted on: March 13, 2025
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What We’re Reading | The Winter 2025 List

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

Posted on: February 28, 2025
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The Great Love Inspired Author Search 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions

Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense are actively looking for new authors. With the Great Love Inspired Author Search blitz returning, we […]

Posted on: February 12, 2025
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Common Obstacles You Might Face

By Editor Jenny Macey My authors often tell me how much fun writing romance is (editing it is certainly a […]

Posted on: November 25, 2024
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What Does an Editor Do All Day?

By Editor Emma Cole If you’ve spent any time at all in publishing, you know that a lot of it […]

Posted on: November 13, 2024
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How to Write Convincing Dialogue & Banter

By Jenny Macey Strong dialogue should engage your readers, drive the plot forwards, and bring your characters to life. Dialogue […]

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

By Editor Jenny Macey Got an idea for a new Harlequin romance? Fantastic! Now that inspiration has struck, I’m sure […]

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