Successful artists study the techniques of others until it becomes part of their own identity. It's a powerful way to imprint the words in your brain. he rewrote several bestsellers word-for-word before he ever published his own. Consider this unconventional approach from a best-selling author. Watch clips or entire Hallmark and Lifetime movies. If you're really more of a reader, check out Hallmark's new e-books inspired by the network's original Christmas movies.Writing for Hallmark & Lifetime A 4-Step Process for Screenwriters Step 1: Become intimately familiar with the movies they produce To submit your novel, create an account on, fill out the form, and upload both a 3 -4 page synopsis and the full manuscript (double-spaced, in easy-to-read, 12- to 14-point font). Oh, and they never read movie scripts, so resist the urge to send them.ĭon't mail in a physical manuscript. Bonus points if you think of an idea for a series or write a romance novel in one of Hallmark's favorite themes (Christmas, small towns, and seasonal). Third-person narrative is best, but they'll take a first-person account if it has a strong voice. Steer clear of overly paranormal storylines (but a bit of time travel or magic is OK!), heavy redemption arcs, young adult, and nonfiction. If you're writing a murder-mystery, "the murder must happen 'off the page.'" Hugging and kissing are OK, but "no nudity, sex, profanity, or graphic depictions of sexuality or violence will be accepted," says the website. Happy endings are a must! The Hallmark Publishing tagline is "stories that make you smile and warm your heart," after all! Talk about a dream job! But there are some ground rules. That's right: You can now write romance and mystery novels for Hallmark Publishing. In fact, the topics might be so second-nature to you that you start to think, "I could write that!" Well, now's your chance! The channel's publishing division has invited viewers to become even more intimately involved in its stories-by accepting submissions for novels on the website. The feel-good content contains themes that are as familiar as a conversation with an old friend.
If you're anything like us, you live and breath Hallmark, especially this time of year.
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