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The Love Inspired Editors on Building Conflict

The Love Inspired team is ready to find new authors—could you be one of them? Find out by joining in […]

Posted on: February 7, 2022
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Back to Basics: Top Tips on Worldbuilding

Welcome back to the Back to Basics series, where you’re sure to pick up a tip (or two 😉) on […]

Posted on: February 3, 2022
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Back to Basics: Plotting Tips from Harlequin Editors

Plotting can be a lot of work! Sometimes you know exactly what kind of story you want to tell. Setting […]

Posted on: January 27, 2022
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Tips on Avoiding “The Saggy Middle”

We’ve all been there—after a stellar opening that sets up the book, we come to what’s known as “the saggy […]

Posted on: January 24, 2022
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What’s at Stake? 5 Tips on Writing High-Stakes Romance

Write for Harlequin wants to get Back to Basics! Join us over the next month for a series of posts […]

Posted on: January 21, 2022
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Creating Characters: 5 Questions for Romance Writers

Write for Harlequin wants to get Back to Basics! Join us over the next month for a series of posts […]

Posted on: January 13, 2022
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ICYMI: “Conquering the First Chapter” with Patience Bloom

What can we say about the first chapter? It’s an editor’s first impression of your novel! But no pressure, you’ve […]

Posted on: November 18, 2021
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ICYMI: “Conflict is Key” with Flo Nicoll

Want essential advice on building solid romantic conflict? Then be sure to watch this video from Harlequin Presents Senior Editor […]

Posted on: November 11, 2021
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Hooks vs Tropes: What’s the Difference?

“Hooks” and “tropes” are two words that category romance readers and editors throw around quite often. But what are they, […]

Posted on: November 11, 2021
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Join us for Romance Includes You Pitch on November 5th!

Are participating in our #RomanceIncludesYou Pitch this Friday, November 5th? We can’t wait to see you there! Join us on […]

Posted on: November 3, 2021