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Harlequin’s source of information & tools for romance writers. We love finding new voices in roman Welcome to our Write For Harlequin page!

Here, you'll be kept up-to-date with all the latest news on writing for Harlequin. We're all about finding new voices in romantic fiction. Harlequin publishes 66 new romance novels every month – almost 800 a year – and our experienced and friendly team of editors is always on the lookout for new talent. In the Write for Harlequin Community, you’ll find everything you need to help you reach your wr

iting goals – from our current submission calls and how-to-submit information to editors’ tips on writing unforgettable characters, fast-paced plots and an irresistible mix of tension and chemistry in your happily ever after story. Get to know our editors – and what’s on their acquisition wish lists – and celebrate new authors who have joined our global community of Harlequin novelists. We welcome all authors to the Harlequin community and we want readers to see themselves reflected in the books we publish. We look forward to reading your stories.

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Videos

Ask an Editor Webinar

Did you miss attending our live webinar with our editors? Or do you want to review some of the fantastic information they shared? Here is the replay! If you asked a question that didn't get answered live, please continue watching WriteForHarlequin.com as we will be addressing those questions in future blog posts. What information did you find most helpful in this webinar?

Ask an Editor Anything!

If you missed our Ask An Editor Anything webinar, here is the replay! What was your favorite takeaway from this informative session?

Senior Editor, Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Patience Bloom, shares her advice on writing a first chapter. Which of her tips did you find most valuable?

Senior Editor, Harlequin Presents, Flo Nicoll, shares advice on building essential romantic conflict into your story. How can you apply her teaching to increase the conflict in your story?

The first chapter

Wondering how to crush the dreaded first chapter this #NaNoWriMo? 📝 Senior Editor of Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Patience Bloom, is here to help you conquer chapter one! #WritingHEA Catch the full video on November 2nd during HEA Writing Week! Details: https://bit.ly/3GwbUuT

Conflict is Key

Get advice straight from Harlequin Editors on building essential romantic conflict into your story... here's a sneak peek from Senior Editor of Harlequin Presents, Flo Nicoll! Check out the full line-up here: https://bit.ly/3GwbUuT #WritingHEA #NaNoWriMo

Author Sera Taíno Talks Reading, Writing and Winning the #RomanceIncludeYou Mentorship with Her Editor Charles Griemsman. https://www.harlequincreatorspace.com/author-sera-taino-talks-reading-writing-and-winning-the-romance-include-you-mentorship-with-her-editor-charles-griemsman/

An Introduction to Harlequin Series

Are you interested in our mentorship program, but don't know where to begin? This introduction to Harlequin series romance will help guide you as you begin your writing journey! Visit our website for more details on the mentorship program: http://bit.ly/2k3Sl7T #RomanceIncludesYou

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Happy Place

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Want #writingtips on how to create emotional tension? Then watch this fab video by Dana Hopkins! http://bit.ly/1MrPY0q #sytycw15 #SoldBlog

Having trouble with dialogue? Editor Flo Nicoll is here to help! http://bit.ly/1LS1LDM #SoldBlog #writingtips #sytycw15

Let Joanne Grant tell you her top #writingtips on character motivations! http://bit.ly/1N5IKnB #SoldBlog #sytycw15 WATCH THE VIDEO!

The Weekend #WritingTips are back! This Saturday, we’ve got Editor for the #HarlequinMedicalRom series, Julia Williams, here with her top tips on doing your research! WATCH THE VIDEO! http://bit.ly/1G9HTKP #sytycw15 #SoldBlog

Editorial Assistant Shannon Barr is sharing her TOP TIPS on how to handle secondary characters! http://bit.ly/1fI3Mto #sytycw15 #SOLDBlog

#SYTYCW15 Alumni

We asked SYTYCW contest winners & alumni to tell us about their experiences and why you should enter. Watch the video below to find out what they had to say!

Laura McCallen's TOP Writing Tips

Assistant Editor Laura McCallen is on SOLD to give you her top writing tip about maintaining that all-important emotional tension in your romance! http://bit.ly/1Ppv5pa #sytycw

So You Think You Can Write Instructions

Have you entered the Harlequin #sytycw15 writing contest on Wattpad http://w.tt/1MqGCpV

We’ve got Harlequin UK Editor Flo Nicoll on SOLD to give you her top tip about writing good sex scenes! http://bit.ly/1gOlahM #sytycw

Know Your Characters

Associate Editor Megan Haslam shares her tips for writing characters! Find more Writing Tips on the SOLD! Blog ► http://bit.ly/1JDiUR3

Writing Tips for the End of a Scene

Harlequin Historical's Kathryn Cheshire shares her top tip for writing the end of a scene. Find more Writing Tips on the SOLD! Blog ► http://bit.ly/1MyABnH

Author Karin Baine's Top Writing Tip

Before she was a published Medical Romance author, Karin Baine was a SYTYCW finalist. Here's her top tip for anyone planning to enter this year's contest. Find even more Weekend Writing Tips from authors and editors on the SOLD! Blog ► http://bit.ly/1Sdj0U2

Celebrity References

Carina Press Assistant Editor Stephanie Doig on why you should think twice about using celebrity references to describe your characters. Find more Weekend Writing Tips on the SOLD! Blog ► http://bit.ly/1CQIyiG