Writing tips

Historical romance author Joanna Johnson tells us all about the moment she got ‘the call’ to write for Mills & Boon. From childhood dreams to getting a contract for her debut book The Marriage Rescue, Joanna reveals all! When I saw Julia Williams’ name ping into my inbox last September, I immediately thought it must … Read more

It’s almost time! We only have ONE day to go until the Mills & Boon Modern Blitz is open for submissions! We’ll be accepting your submissions from May 15th – June 2nd, so don’t delay – get writing! But, if you’re still struggling to get started, here’s the Modern team’s guide to… How to Make … Read more

The countdown has begun! On May 15th, our Mills & Boon Modern Blitz will be open for submissions. So, what’s next? Well, you’ve heard from the Harlequin Editorial team. Now, we’re going to give you a glimpse into the life of a Mills & Boon Modern author! Here’s our author’s top tips on what it … Read more

Welcome to… Alpha Heroes 101 With the Mills & Boon Modern Blitz in full swing, it’s the question on everyone’s lips! “How do you a build a billionaire?” Well, we’re here to help! Here’s everything it takes to write the perfect alpha hero… Powerful, successful and in-control… Nothing is out of a Modern hero’s reach. … Read more

From pursuing a passion to getting ‘the call’, Faye Avalon shares her call story of how she became a DARE author! When I told friends that entering the Dare Blitz in April 2018 was to be my last-go-round at cracking Harlequin/Mills and Boon, nobody seemed too concerned, probably because I’d been saying the same thing … Read more

The Mills & Boon Modern team is always looking for new authors. We’re committed to finding and nurturing brilliantly emotional, passionate and dramatic new voices – and now is YOUR chance to get your submission in front of the editors, because we’re running a Modern Blitz! What you need to know: The Mills & Boon … Read more

The wonderful new Lochmore Legacy series is here and we caught up with authors Janice Preston, Lara Temple, Nicole Locke, and Elisabeth Hobbes to find out more about their inspiration for the series, writing historical romance and blossomed friendships! Janice Preston, His Convenient Highland Wedding, out now The Lochmore Legacy is a series of four … Read more

We caught up with Modern author Michelle Smart to talk about her upcoming release, A Cinderella To Secure His Heir, hobbies and writing tips! What was your inspiration for your new romance duet, Cinderella Seductions? The original Cinderella story! As a child I longed to go to a ball and be swept off my feet … Read more

Calling all aspiring romance writers! Our lovely author Sophie Pembroke is a judge for the Woman’s Weekly Fiction Short Story Competition and shares her top 5 writing tips! Sophie Pembroke’s Top 5 Writing Tips Know your characters: Not just their eye colour or their middle name. You need to know what drives them – what … Read more

From writing tips to dressmaking, Marguerite Kaye, our lovely historical romance author reveals all! Read on to find out about the inspiration for her latest book A Scandalous Winter Wedding, and exclusive character and story reveals for her upcoming releases this year! Find out more in the Q&A below! What do you like the most … Read more