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Pacing in High-Stakes Stories: How to Sustain Suspense without Losing Romance

Every plot needs to move at a good pace to keep readers interested. But in suspenseful stories, pacing is especially […]

Posted on: May 10, 2023
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Spotlight on K9s: Writing about Dogs

As you may have noticed, dogs are a very popular element in many of our Harlequin novels. These furry friends […]

Posted on: April 5, 2023
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Writing Multi-Book Plotlines: Tips from the Blackwell Authors

The Blackwell authors are proving the third time’s a charm with their new miniseries from Harlequin Heartwarming. Following Return of […]

Posted on: December 1, 2022
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Popular Trends in Romance

Whether you’re a longtime romance writer or new at it, you are always on the lookout for the latest trends. […]

Posted on: November 1, 2022
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Q&A with Author Paulia Belgado!

We’re thrilled to welcome Harlequin Historical author Paulia Begado to Write for Harlequin! Paulia’s debut title May the Best Duke Win is […]

Posted on: August 22, 2022
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Subplots: Enrich Your Story Without Weighing it Down

By Nicholas Arnold Part of crafting a compelling story that keeps a reader engaged is writing subplots. Subplots, while perhaps […]

Posted on: August 18, 2022
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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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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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Video Q&A with Author Mona Shroff!

Mona Shroff is obsessed with everything romantic, including chocolate, coffee and wine. PW calls her “a writer to watch” and […]

Posted on: June 13, 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