Category: Writing Advice

Latest Posts

Two-tone pink graphic reads Series Spotlight: Harlequin Romance. The right side has an illustrated spotlight shining a light on the text
Category:

Series Spotlight on Harlequin Romance: What Harlequin Romance is (and isn’t!)

What do you think when you hear Harlequin Romance? For many, they often think about the diverse range of romance […]

Posted on: March 27, 2025
A dark purple graphic reads The Roadmap to Writing Romance with a pink and yellow illustrated sign post to the left.
Category:

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
A yellow and white graphic reads Top 5 Romance Writing Tips with Harlequin Author Kellie VanHorn
Category:

Top Five Romance Writing Tips with Kellie VanHorn

By Kellie VanHorn Twenty years ago, when I first got the idea to write a novel, I decided I’d write […]

Posted on: March 7, 2025
Crafting a Second Chance Romance with Janice Maynard
Category:

Crafting a Second Chance Romance with Harlequin Author Janice Maynard

By Janice Maynard Life doesn’t always give us second chances, but when it does, the results can be magical! Hopefully […]

Posted on: February 7, 2025
Red and blue graphic which reads Wrapping Up HEA Writing Week: Thank you for joining us!
Category:

HEA Writing Week 2025 | The Wrap-Up

Last Friday, we wrapped up HEA Writing Week for another year. We wanted to say a HUGE thank you to […]

Posted on: February 3, 2025
A red and blue graphic which reads Day Five: Secondary Characters
Category:

HEA Writing Week 2025 | Day Five: Secondary Characters

By Editor Jenny Macey Welcome to the final day of HEA Writing Week 2025. You did it! Give yourself some […]

Posted on: January 31, 2025
A red and blue graphic which reads Day Four: GMC (goal motivation conflict)
Category:

HEA Writing Week 2025 | Day Four: Goal, Motivation, Conflict

Welcome to Day Four of HEA Writing Week! Today, we’re tackling what may be the most discussed topic on Write […]

Posted on: January 30, 2025
A red and blue graphic reads Day Three: Creating a Compelling Duo
Category:

HEA Writing Week 2025 | Day Three: Creating a Compelling Duo

By Editor Natalia Castano Welcome to HEA Day Three! Today we’re talking about creating a compelling duo. Iconic duos that we […]

Posted on: January 29, 2025
Red and blue blog cover which reads Day Two: Shaping a Backstory
Category:

HEA Writing Week 2025 | Day Two: Shaping a Backstory

By Editor Emma Cole Welcome to HEA Writing Week 2025 – Day Two! Character is everything. Your story starts with […]

Posted on: January 28, 2025
A red and blue graphic reads Day One: Character Building 101 - HEA Writing Week 2025
Category:

HEA Writing Week 2025 | Day One: Character 101

Welcome to HEA Writing Week 2025 – the character study! All week, we’re going to build characters that can carry […]

Posted on: January 27, 2025