By Kathleen Scheibling, Senior Editor, Harlequin American Romance
There are certain times of the year that seem most suited to getting the creative juices going. Spring – when you’re energized about new projects (and new exercise regimes to fit into that bathing suit this summer), and Fall – when you get that “back to school, get down to work” feeling.
Well, it’s Spring, and we’re energized about our upcoming So You Think You Can Write 2.0 edition! We’re in the planning stages now and we have a question for you. What do YOU want to see us do for this year’s event? Last year, we offered podcasts, blogs, webinars, live chats and more to provide a window into the writing / editing life, and to hopefully motivate and inspire you in your writing. What formats did you find the most educational? Or entertaining? Or informative?
Are there particular subjects you’d like us to tackle? Last year we ran a wide selection of topics, from a blog called “A Week in the Life of an Editor”, to a live chat about “The Best Sex I Ever Had” to a podcast about “Writing Visually.” We know from a previous blog post that we should definitely tackle “Writing the Synopsis” – but what other subjects would be interested to all of you?
We want to hear from you – help us make SYTYCW 2.0 (coming this fall) an event that no aspiring romance writer wants to miss!
For those of us in day jobs the timing of all the chats, webinars/interactive activities did not allow us to participate. Please consider changing the timing of activities. Thanks
Hi Kathleen,
Can’t wait to read the information provided in this event.
I’m currently finishing up my first book with the hopes of selling to the Harlequin Presents line.
My question: How much personal background information to put in the cover letter?
Do Editors prefer to have a brief one paragraph summary on my background, or should I stick with only detailing the story I’m presenting.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks!
Gina Brock
At RWA Nationals, y’all distributed a flyer for SYTYCW 2.0 stating it would start Nov. 7th yet I’ve not seen any publicity on the eHarlequin site. When will details be “leaked out” to us? thanks!