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REMINDER: Our live webinar for Special Edition is tomorrow!

If you’re interested in writing for Harlequin Special Edition, join editors Adrienne Macintosh and Kimmy Conroy on September 17th at 11am ET for an in-depth look at what makes a romance story perfect for Special Edition. Plus, learn about the upcoming Hometown Happily Ever After Submission Blitz followed by a Q&A.

Register for the webinar here: https://harpercollins.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pMPtiaUITZ6MX03HAsmAFA?fbclid=IwY2xjawUXl8xwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWxJZ0JDQ2hRaGF0QXBsZ3RzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHhCmwVBRo7Fvf321eexH5-p8iw5l6L0NynS5_75f3Ox36WVWrEstL4AD-rk_aem_H7o9_MszyS4W6vafNLxPsw #/registration

As important as it is to know what fits in a Special Edition book, it's also integral to know what doesn't! Plus, find out what editors would love to see in their submission box this October. Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/get-to-know-harlequin-special-edition-what-harlequin-special-edition-is-and-isnt/

Is my contemporary romance right for Harlequin Special Edition? This can be a tough question for new authors to answer. There are differences between a Harlequin series romance line such as Special Edition and contemporary romance novels published by a trade imprint. Learn about the differences here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/get-to-know-special-edition-what-is-contemporary-romance-in-harlequin-series/

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the Mills & Boon 2026 Romance Includes You Mentorship! Six finalists were selected from more than fifty submissions that were reviewed by the Mills and Boon Editorial team. Read the announcement here: https://blog.millsandboon.co.uk/2026/09/04/romance-includes-you-finalist-announcement/

If you’re interested in emotionally rich contemporary romances, then Harlequin Special Edition is the series for you! Today, we’re going to dive into what makes an incredible Special Edition book. Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/get-to-know-harlequin-special-edition-the-basics/

Are you interested in writing for Harlequin Special Edition? Join editors Adrienne Macintosh and Kimmy Conroy on September 17th at 11am ET for an in-depth look at what makes a romance story perfect for Special Edition. Plus, learn about the upcoming Hometown Happily Ever After Submission Blitz followed by a Q&A.

Register for the webinar here: https://harpercollins.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pMPtiaUITZ6MX03HAsmAFA #/registration

If you write romances full of warmth, heart and small-town charm, we want to read your stories!

The editors at Harlequin Special Edition are looking for some fabulous new authors to continue building this charming contemporary line. Find the full details for the Hometown Happily Ever submission blitz here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/announcing-hometown-happily-ever-after-a-blitz-from-harlequin-special-edition/

Looking for advice straight from our Harlequin authors? Harlequin Romance author Jenny Lane shares her top five tips for planning your next romance novel. Read it here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/top-five-writing-tips-with-harlequin-romance-author-jenny-lane/

In this month's author spotlight, we asked our authors how they built the romantic tension between the main characters in their books. Check it out here: https://www.writeforharlequin.com/the-author-spotlight-september-2026/

We’re thrilled to announce that we received over 50 submissions for the Romance Includes You mentorship opportunity by the 31st July deadline! Huge congratulations to all applicants. Learn about the next steps here: https://blog.millsandboon.co.uk/2026/08/11/2026-romance-includes-you-mentorship-submissions-now-closed/