By Deirdre McCluskey, Harlequin Series This week we’ve been talking about voice. Difficult to define, yet unmistakable when you see it, your romance voice is an expression of your point of view. It affects word choice, characters, and plot, and makes the story uniquely yours. But in order for your voice to be heard, you…
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Advice from the Archives: Finding Your Romance Voice
by Patience Bloom A writer’s voice is essential. You hear this all the time but how do you achieve “voice” enough to capture an editor’s interest? Why is it important? The reason why editors stress “a great voice” is because it makes the story special and unique. Each author has her own voice. You know why…
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Avoiding the “Ick” Factor: How to Write Sex Scenes that Draw the Reader in and Add to Your Plot
Do you like the steamy bits best? Sex is an important part of relationships and many romance novels. But writing compelling sex scenes that move the plot forward is not as easy as it seems. Sex scenes can include some of the most poignant, meaningful moments in a story, or they can make us…
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Last Call for Submissions: The Harlequin Romance Blitz Closes TODAY!
This is your last chance to submit your contemporary Harlequin Romance submission to get a response, including editorial feedback, by February 21st! Here’s a quick reminder of what we’re looking for: A cover letter that introduces you and your book and includes any previous publishing credits, first chapter and complete synopsis only – no…
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Getting the Call: Meet Ann McIntosh!
We are so delighted to introduce Ann McIntosh, new author for Harlequin Medical Romance. Her debut will be out in Sept 2018, and it’s called The Nurse’s Pregnancy Miracle! Join me in welcoming her to the Harlequin family! Here is her Call story, in her own words… The road to “The Call” was, for me, a…
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#WritingChallenge: Write a “DARE”ing dialogue
We’re celebrating the launch of Harlequin Dare this week at SYTYCW! Our boldest, sexiest romance series yet features fun, fearless heroines and the alpha heroes they crave. Your challenge this week: Write a short dialogue that shows us the push/pull between your powerful and equally matched hero and heroine. For this challenge, exposition and…
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Meet Our Dare Launch Authors!
Harlequin Dare has officially launched! Have you been reading? The first four books are available this month, and we dare you to pick one up and see just what Harlequin’s sexy new series is all about. Want a little background? Then come meet our launch-month authors: Anne Marsh, Lisa Childs, JC Harroway, and Clare Connelly. Find out what they…
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How to Write a Daring Heroine
By: Katie Gowrie Welcome to Dare Week on SYTYCW! If you’ve been following, you know that this week we’re talking all things Harlequin Dare to introduce you to our newest and edgiest series yet! One of the series hooks we’re most excited about is the Dare heroine. Romance is continually changing to reflect a changing world,…
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We’re So Excited—And We Don’t Dare Hide It! Introducing Harlequin Dare…
By: Katie Gowrie We at Harlequin get pumped to launch a new series—and Harlequin Dare has officially taken off! A new line means widening our editorial to put out more great reads. It also means widening the net for prospective authors who write in different categories. This week on the blog, we’d like to introduce you…
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Getting the Call: Meet Rosanna Battigelli
Harlequin Romance’s newest author Rosanna Battigelli tells us her Call Story and why you should submit to the Harlequin Romance Blitz! I believe in dreams and in romance, which is why I was first captivated by Harlequin romances years ago, and why today, I am thrilled to be writing them! When I saw a Facebook…