Romance Includes You Mentorship With Harlequin – Get Details Now

Hey there, debut romance writers!  Are you looking for a writers mentoring program? Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of publishing? Well, buckle up because Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship is back for another round in 2024, and they’re on the lookout for fresh voices from underrepresented communities to shake up the romance scene!

Harlequin wants to hear YOUR unique take on romance, whether you’re a member of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ+, or proudly represent any other underrepresented group. Your story matters, and they’re here to help you share it with the world so we can all celebrate diversity and inclusion in storytelling.

SO, WHAT’S IN THE HARLEQUIN WRITERS MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOU?

How about a shiny publishing contract, complete with an advance for your debut novel? Plus, you’ll get a whole year of one-on-one mentorship with one of their seasoned editors to polish up your manuscript. And to sweeten the deal, they’re throwing in a writing grant to kickstart your journey as a romance author.

Sounds awesome, right? We think so too! And to show just how much Harlequin believes in your talent, this writers mentoring program offer is valued at a whopping $5,000. Yep, you read that right!

Ready to make your mark in the romance world? Then mark your calendars because submissions open on May 1, 2024, and close on May 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. Head over to Harlequin.Submittable.com to send your swoon-worthy masterpiece and take that first step towards becoming the next romance sensation.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR HARLEQUIN’S ROMANCE INCLUDES YOU?

Underrepresented writers who are unpublished or self-published writers who have not previously been published by a commercial publisher and who do not have a literary agent should apply.  Start crafting your love story today – because your happily ever after just might begin with Harlequin.

writers mentoring program: Harlequin's Romance Includes You Mentorship


About Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. The company publishes more than 100 titles a month, in both print and digital formats, that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, the publisher is home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages. For more information, please visit Harlequin.com and Facebook.com/HarlequinBooks. Follow Harlequin on Twitter: @HarlequinBooks.