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Dear Editor, how can I make a whirlwind romance believable?

Dear Editor, I would love to write a whirlwind love story, but I’m worried I won’t be able to make […]

Posted on: August 3, 2016
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An editor’s guide to writing your synopsis

By Susan Litman, Special Edition Editor Every writer’s least favorite part of prepping a submission is the synopsis. Should it […]

Posted on: July 27, 2016
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What happens after you submit your story?

Associate Editor Elizabeth Mazer reveals what happens to your story after you hit submit! So, you’ve finished your manuscript—congratulations! And […]

Posted on: July 20, 2016
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Weekend Writing Tips: Pippa Roscoe

Associate Editor Pippa Roscoe brings you another fab weekend writing tip! Enjoy, and happy writing! The SYTYCW Editors x

Posted on: June 24, 2016
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Romance Writing 101: Starting with a bang!

This week, Harlequin insider Grace Thiele shares her top tips for grabbing a reader with your first line! One of […]

Posted on: June 22, 2016
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It’s a Stop The Wedding #WritingChallenge!

Hi everyone, This weekend, we’d love you to stop our fictional wedding with your best one-liner ever! We’ve written you […]

Posted on: June 17, 2016
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Insider secrets for targeting your submission to a series!

Associate Editor Elizabeth Mazer gives you the inside track on choosing which series to submit to! I’ve often heard people […]

Posted on: June 15, 2016
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Weekend Writing Tips: Kathryn Cheshire

This week, Assistant Editor Kathryn Cheshire brings you her weekend writing tip! Enjoy, and happy writing! The SYTYCW Editors x

Posted on: June 10, 2016
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Romance Writing 101: Creating backstory

This week, Harlequin insider Grace talks you through imagining (and weaving in!) your characters’ backstories… Good morning aspiring writers! I’m fresh […]

Posted on: June 8, 2016
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What are the best ingredients for a fresh story?

This week, Susan Litman, Editor for Harlequin Special Edition, talks you through her recipe for a story’s success! Everyone knows […]

Posted on: June 1, 2016