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Finding New Voices in Romantic Fiction
Writing Tips and Advice for Aspiring Authors from the Romance Experts
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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 writing 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.

01/13/2026

This week we’re wrapping up the 2025 Great Love Inspired Author Search. We wanted to give a huge thank you to everyone who submitted, we loved reading your stories! Read the wrap-up here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/wrapping-up-the-2025-great-love-inspired-author-search/

01/09/2026

Interested in writing Love Inspired? Author Jo Ann Brown joins us on the Write for Harlequin blog to share her top tips for writing Amish Romance. Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/on-writing-love-inspired-amish-romance-with-harlequin-author-jo-ann-brown/

01/07/2026

If you love a slow-burn romance, you’re not alone! Harlequin author Jenni Fletcher joins us on the blog today to talk about her love of slow-burn romance and gives some tips on how to write one. Read more here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/on-writing-slow-burn-romance-with-harlequin-author-jenni-fletcher/

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! We’re so excited to announce the next ‘Happily Ever After’ Writing Week! If you’re looking to start the new year with a bang, HEA Writing Week will set you on the write path. Read all about it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/introducing-happily-ever-after-writing-week-2026-hooks-tropes/

12/30/2025

In this month’s Author Spotlight, join five of our authors as they tell us the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new Harlequin release: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-author-spotlight-january-2026/

12/11/2025

Are you a fan of pulse-racing medical drama, high-flying heroes and heroines creating absorbing emotional connections—and, of course, swoon-worthy romance? Then Harlequin Medical Romance is the perfect prescription for you! Find out what’s on the Wishlist of our medical romance editors here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/harlequin-medical-romance-2025-editor-wishlist/

12/08/2025

Meet New Harlequin Romance author Elle Brown! Read her "I Got the Call" story here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/i-got-the-call-meet-new-harlequin-romance-author-elle-brown/

12/05/2025

Today, Harlequin author Belle Calhoune, shares her top five tips for writing a romance novel. Read the full blog post here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/top-five-romance-writing-tips-with-belle-calhoune/

12/05/2025

If you’re submitting a holiday manuscript to Medical Romance, make sure to get it in today before 11:59 ET! Find the full submission details here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-manuscript-before-christmas-festive-medical-romance-wanted/

11/28/2025

There is one more week to submit your holiday Medical Romance! With the deadline approaching, let us know if you have any questions!

In the meantime, find all the submission details here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-manuscript-before-christmas-festive-medical-romance-wanted/

11/26/2025

Harlequin Presents invites readers to escape to a world of passionate romance. Today we are introducing you to exciting new Presents novels with characters from the mafia world. https://www.writeforharlequin.com/mafia-romance-meets-harlequin-presents/

11/25/2025

In this month’s Author Spotlight, join six of our authors as they tell us the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new Harlequin release: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-author-spotlight-december-2025/

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