Writing tips

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

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

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 get fast-tracked. Submit your contemporary M&B … 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

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 isn’t completed. “The End” are … Read more

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 Rice’s Top Ten Tips for … Read more

To celebrate the publication of The Governess Game we talked to bestselling author Tessa Dare about her new regency romance, her favourite fictional heroes and more…   Your latest book The Governess Game is out today! Can you tell us a little bit more about it? Is it linked to The Duchess Deal? The Governess … Read more

To celebrate the publication of Wed for His Secret Heir, we spoke to author Chantelle Shaw about everything from strong women, Van Halen and Lord of the Rings. Interested? Read more below… What was the inspiration for your latest book, Wed for His Secret Heir? I normally see a scene in my head. The book I’m … Read more