Writing tips

#NaNoWriMo Tips from Top Mills & Boon Authors

In the spirit of National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo), this November we’re sharing some top tips from some of our most prolific authors about how to stay motivated, source some inspiration and hone your craft. Each of these writers has written 100 books for Mills & Boon, making them experts… Read More

Margot Radcliffe: The Call

As with most of life’s pivotal moments, I was wholly unprepared for The Call! I’d previously submitted to three Mills & Boon blitzes for different lines, including Dare, and made it as far as submitting a full manuscript and resubmitting that full manuscript with edits without getting an offer. Read More

Joanna Johnson: The Call

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!… Read More

Writing tips: How to make your idea a reality!

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… Read More

Author Advice: How to Write the Perfect Mills & Boon Modern

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… Read More

Write for Mills & Boon Modern: How to build a billionaire

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… Read More

Write for Mills & Boon Modern!

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… Read More

Could you be our next Mills & Boon Medical Romance author?

Mills & Boon Medical Romance are always looking for new authors! We’re committed to finding and nurturing brilliant, contemporary new voices—and now is your chance to be one of them! We’re hosting a M&B Medical Romance Blitz, a big opportunity for your Mills & Boon Medical Romance submission to… Read More

Sophie Pembroke’s Top 5 Writing Tips!

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… Read More

Exclusive Q&A with Historical Author Marguerite Kaye!

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… Read More

Exclusive Writing Tips For NaNoWriMo!

November is National Novel Writing Month, and our authors share their hottest, most exclusive writing tips: whether it’s motivation, inspiration or crafting you’re seeking advice for, we have it all covered! Our Authors’ Top Writing Tips Don’t stop writing until you finish the book. You can’t sell a book that… Read More

Heidi Rice: How to write a Mills & Boon Novel!

Are you a budding romance writer? Ever thought about writing a Mills & Boon novel? This blog is a must read! As it is National Novel Writing Month, our author Heidi Rice has given us her fantastic top ten tips on how to write a Mills & Boon novel! Heidi… Read More