Category: Writing Advice

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Don’t Worry, Just Write!

Danica Favorite is a Love Inspired author who has spent her life in love with good books. Never did she imagine […]

Posted on: August 8, 2022
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What About the “Where”? 3 Editor Tips on Setting

Sometimes when we talk writing, the focus tends to be the what’s, why’s and how’s of a romance novel. But […]

Posted on: July 28, 2022
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Creating a Vivid Setting: Tips from Harlequin Heartwarming Author Beth Carpenter

A vivid setting in a romance novel can transport the reader to another world, evoke a mood, and even illuminate […]

Posted on: July 18, 2022
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Make Your Submission Stand Out: 3 Ways to Catch an Editor’s Eye

By Nicholas Arnold With calls for Harlequin Romance and Harlequin Historical submissions over the summer, you may be gearing up […]

Posted on: July 14, 2022
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Q&A with Medical Romance Author Juliette Hyland

We’re thrilled to welcome Harlequin Medical Romance author Juliette Hyland to Write for Harlequin! Juliette’s latest title The Vet’s Unexpected Houseguest […]

Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Celebrating Nurses and Midwives! Q&A with Amy Ruttan and Julie Danvers

This month, we’re celebrating International Day of the Midwife on Thursday, May 5 and International Nurses Day on Thursday, May […]

Posted on: May 12, 2022
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A Romance-Writing Reminder: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff!

For many of us, spring is springing up! (Well, in Toronto we’ve got some unexpected snow.) But if you’re eagerly […]

Posted on: April 21, 2022
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Finding Your Voice: Tips from a Harlequin Author

We’re excited to welcome author Nadine Gonzalez to the Write for Harlequin blog! She started her first novel while in […]

Posted on: March 31, 2022
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The Skills and Thrills of Voice: Writing for Multiple Genres

By Harlequin Intrigue Author R. Barri Flowers As a longtime author with many books crossing multiple genres, I have often […]

Posted on: March 24, 2022
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Find Your Voice: What Harlequin Series is Right for You?

by Deirdre McCluskey Can you guess which Harlequin series these first page excerpts come from? Example 1: “If you think […]

Posted on: March 17, 2022