We’ve gathered advice and writing tips from our editors to help you write your best submission for the Romance Includes You Mentorship. Submissions will be accepted from September 1, 2019 to October 15, 2019 at Harlequin.Submittable.com.
Introduction to Harlequin Series
What is Harlequin Series Romance? Here’s a general overview:
Developing a story synopsis
- Writing the Synopsis: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/wednesdays-challenge-the-synopsis/
- Advice from the Archives: Pitch and Synopsis: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/advice-from-the-archives-pitch-synopsis/
- An editor’s guide to writing your synopsis: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/writing-your-synopsis/
Writing the first chapter
- Harlequin Author Confessions: The Dreaded First Chapter: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/harlequin-author-confessions-the-dreaded-first-chapter/
- A Quick Review on Writing a Great First Chapter: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/a-quick-review-on-writing-a-great-first-chapter/
More Resources
- Visit the Harlequin Refresh archive for helpful tips on what makes a manuscript stand out from the crowd https://www.writeforharlequin.com/?s=harlequin+refresh
- TryHarlequin.com – Sample free books from among Harlequin’s 12 series romance lines: https://bookpages.harlequin.com/romance/series.php