Writing tips

Dare to Write for Mills & Boon

This competition has now closed.   In February 2018, Mills & Boon is launching its hottest series yet, Mills & Boon Dare. There will be four romances published a month, all pushing the boundaries of heat within a romantic relationship. They are sexy, passionate, bold—and definitely explicit! – and we… Read More

Romance author Lynne Graham talks about her writing career

To celebrate our new blog, we had an exclusive chat with our fabulous romance author Lynne Graham to find out what she’s currently working on, her favourite romance hero and her top writing tips… So, Lynne, what’s your next romance project? The project I’m currently working on is my Vows… Read More

Sharon Kendrick answers the questions we all want to know

To celebrate the launch of our new blog, our wonderful author Sharon Kendrick answers the questions we’re all desperate to know! What inspires your book ideas? Films (especially films with subtitles) always provide bags of inspiration.  I also value overheard conversations (I’m always listening if ever… Read More

Writing Tips from Mills & Boon Editor

This competition has now closed.   Meet Mills & Boon Editor Bryony Green, who is one of the judges in our Love to Write competition. Read her top tips to help get your writing started!   In my experience, hidden talents are usually discovered either… Read More

Writing Tips from Annie O’Neil

This competition has now closed.   Meet Mills & Boon author Annie O’Neil, who is one of the judges in our Love to Write competition. Read her top tips to help get your writing started!   Alright, here we go!… Read More

Making Miss Bradshaw

Our wonderful author Virginia Heath reveals the inspiration behind her debut novel Miss Bradshaw’s Bought Betrothal. Find out about her fabulous twist on the Cinderella story and the process behind her characters…   I suppose all writers have their… Read More

Writing tips from Jessica Gilmore

This competition has now closed.   Meet Mills & Boon author Jessica Gilmore, who is one of the judges in our Love to Write competition. Read her top tips to help get your writing started!   Above my desk hangs a picture my daughter… Read More

Lynne Graham shares 10 things she’s learned writing 100 books.

Ten things I’ve learned through Writing One Hundred books   I can’t quite believe I’ve reached my 100th book for Mills & Boon Modern! It’s been an incredible experience, made all the more special by the wonderful editors, writers and readers I’ve met… Read More

Meet our Prima winning author Rachel Dove!

Rachel Dove talks us through her first week of being a published author. On Thursday 21st April, I woke up and got the kids ready as normal, driving them to school and going to do the weekly shop. The difference was that this week, perusing the… Read More

Submitting to #MedicalBlitz: What we’re looking for…

This competition has now closed. What is the #MedicalBlitz?   Harlequin Medical are always seeking new authors to write for our line. We’re committed to finding and growing talent…and the #MedicalBlitz is your chance to become one of our authors! Send us your contemporary Medical submission between February… Read More

“Then she said the magic words” – Historical author Virginia Heath on getting ‘the call’

We love this heartfelt note from new author Virginia Heath on being told all her hard work paid off! Virginia’s new novel will be with us in May 2016 and we’ll let you know more about it in due time. But for now, we can all feel inspired by her story…… Read More

Prima Writing Competition Winner Interview!

Introducing a new addition to the Mills & Boon stable of authors, winner of the Prima/M&B wirintg competition,  Rachel Dove, with her fabulously flirty entry, The Chic Boutique on Baker Street. We asked her a few questions about her writing life so far…! What  inspired you to become a writer? … Read More