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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Things a Harlequin Romance Novel Cannot Be Without

By Editor Caroline Timmings So, you’ve done your research. You’ve planned out a novel. You’ve found the best Harlequin line […]

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

By Editor Errin Toma Let’s talk about sex! To be specific, crafting sex scenes in romance books. First, let’s back […]

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

By Editor Jenny Macey There’s something so magical about the festive season; twinkly lights strung up everywhere you look, the […]

Posted on: December 15, 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 Katie Gowrie takes you on the journey of […]

Posted on: December 1, 2023
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What We’re Reading | The Autumn List

Autumn, as a season, has a very particular feeling. The days are getting colder, and the evenings are getting darker, […]

Posted on: November 24, 2023
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Category Romance VS Trade Romance: What’s the Difference?

This post has been updated from its previously published version. Our FAQ page has a lot of great information for aspiring […]

Posted on: November 15, 2023
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HEA Writing Week 2023 Wrap-Up

On Friday of last week, we wrapped up HEA Writing Week for another year.  We wanted to say a HUGE […]

Posted on: November 10, 2023
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HEA Writing Week 2023 | Embracing Emotions

Welcome to the final day of HEA Writing Week 2023! Today, we’re talking about how to create emotional intimacy without […]

Posted on: November 3, 2023