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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.

06/03/2026

Have you ever started reading a book with anticipation, only to find your attention wandering halfway through? The saggy middle is a common roadblock for writers. So we asked some Harlequin editors to help us dig into the saggy middle. Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/a-romance-glossary-deep-dive-the-saggy-middle/

05/28/2026

Harlequin Special Edition is looking for new authors! Meet the team and get to know what they're looking for in today's editor wishlist. Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/harlequin-special-edition-2026-editor-wishlist/

05/27/2026

In this month’s author spotlight, we asked our authors what the central trope in their new book is and why they chose it. Check out their responses and their new books here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-author-spotlight-june-2026/

05/19/2026

Kimmy Conroy is an Associate Editor for Special Edition, joining the team in 2025. We’re thrilled to have Kimmy join us today to tell us about her editing journey and what she’s looking for in Special Edition right now! Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/get-to-know-the-editor-five-questions-with-special-edition-editor-kimmy-conroy/

05/14/2026

The 2026 Romance Includes You Mentorship is heading across the pond! This year debut authors living in the UK will have an opportunity put forward their best stories for a chance at a one-year mentorship, a publishing contract and a writing grant to help develop their writing skills. Read the announcement here: https://blog.millsandboon.co.uk/2026/05/14/mills-boon-announces-romance-includes-you-2026-mentorship/

05/08/2026

Do you want a peek into the process of a Harlequin author? Join Harlequin author JC Harroway 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-jc-harroway/

04/30/2026

The Harlequin Intrigue Crime Scenes & Chemistry Blitz inbox closes tonight! If you’re planning on submitting, make sure to get your cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters in by 11:59pm ET tonight! Find the full submission details here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/announcing-crime-scenes-chemistry-a-harlequin-intrigue-submission-blitz/

04/28/2026

In this month’s author spotlight, we asked our authors how they use the first line/paragraph to draw a reader into the story. Check out their responses and their new books here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-author-spotlight-may-2026/

04/23/2026

The Harlequin Intrigue Crime Scenes & Chemistry Blitz inbox closes in one week! If you’re planning on submitting, make sure to get your cover letter, synopsis, and the first three chapters in by April 30th at 11:59pm ET. Find the full submission details here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/announcing-crime-scenes-chemistry-a-harlequin-intrigue-submission-blitz/

04/06/2026

The Harlequin Intrigue Crime Scenes & Chemistry Blitz is now open! From now until April 30th, our editors are looking for page-turning submissions meant to keep readers on the edge of their seats! Find the full submission details here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/announcing-crime-scenes-chemistry-a-harlequin-intrigue-submission-blitz/

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