Update: RIY Mentorship Submission Window Closes
Thank you to all aspiring romance writers who made a submission to the Romance Includes You Mentorship. Harlequin received over 160 submissions and we’re thrilled with the response from writers!
All eligible submissions will be reviewed by Harlequin editors based on the writing quality of the submission, creativity of the story and romantic element, and interest and commitment in writing a series romance novel.
A shortlist of submissions will be presented to a final judging panel later this fall. We hope to announce a winning candidate in early 2020 to start the one-year mentorship as quickly as possible after that.
Submissions were accepted from September 1 to October 15, 2019.
For more information and a list of the judging panel, please visit Romance Includes You Mentorship.
Comments ( 7 )
I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!