By Editor Emma Cole Synopsis “An outline or summary of the story, including plot and character development, from the beginning […]
By Editor Natalia Castano There are three main components in the recipe for a perfect Harlequin romance: establishing the characters’ […]
By Deirdre McCluskey Query Letter “A letter accompanying a manuscript submission to a publisher. The query (or cover) letter should […]
We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about a favorite scene in their new release. They explained what the action says about the characters, how certain scenes propel the story forward, and why they were fun to write.
By Editor Jenny Macey There’s something so magical about the festive season; twinkly lights strung up everywhere you look, the […]
By Editor Jenny Macey The much-loved forced proximity trope is all about giving two people the chance to fall in […]
By Editor Emma Cole Romeo and Juliet. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven (from one of […]
By Deirdre McCluskey You have the perfect idea for a romance novel and you’re dying to make your characters’ Happily […]
By Editor Emma Cole It’s usually simple to decide where you should place your story with Harlequin. If you’ve written […]
By Editor Emma Cole Every plot needs to move at a good pace to keep readers interested. But in suspenseful […]
