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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.

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/

11/19/2025

Today we’re turning the spotlight onto Harlequin Special Edition, our contemporary romance line. Our Submittable is now open, and we are looking for new authors! Read on for what we are looking for in our Special Edition stories: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/spotlight-on-special-edition/

11/11/2025

Do you have a medical romance full of holiday cheer? Well, what the Medical Romance Team wants for Christmas this year is… your manuscript! From now to December 5th, the Medical Romance team is on the hunt for the perfect holiday romance. Find all the details here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-manuscript-before-christmas-festive-medical-romance-wanted/

11/10/2025

Do you want a peek into the process of a Harlequin author? Today, join Harlequin author Bonnie Vanak for a behind-the-scenes look at a day in her life! Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-harlequin-author-bonnie-vanak/

10/30/2025

Today, we are putting a spotlight on Afterglow by Harlequin and Carina by Harlequin. We’re introducing the editorial team and sharing new writing guidelines to let you know what’s topping editor wish lists for these imprints. https://www.writeforharlequin.com/new-writing-guidelines-for-afterglow-and-carina-by-harlequin/

10/28/2025

In part two of this month’s Author Spotlight, join 5 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-november-2025-part-two/

10/28/2025

In part one of this month’s Author Spotlight, join 5 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-november-2025-part-one/

10/27/2025

Meet New Love Inspired Suspense author Gina Bell! Read her "I Got the Call" story here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/i-got-the-call-meet-new-love-inspired-suspense-author-gina-bell/

10/17/2025

The dark moment, also called the third-act crisis, is an integral piece of the romance novel. In this Romance Glossary Deep Dive, we look into what the dark moment is and how to craft a strong one: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/a-romance-glossary-deep-dive-the-dark-moment/

10/10/2025

From football to hockey to Formula One racing, readers are devouring sports romance right now. If you’re wondering how to write it, Harlequin author Teri Wilson has put together some tips for sports romance writers: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/on-writing-sports-romance-with-harlequin-author-teri-wilson/

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