How do you outline? What if you don't want to outline? How should your setting interplay with the other elements of your story? She also include The only thing I wasn't fully on board with was the definition of Chick Lit.
She also includes information on how to query your book, where to find agents and publishers, as well as a list of freuently asked questions.
There's a laundry list of references to other Chick Lit novels, with not many if any excerpts. Some reviewers seemed to dislike this, but I found it worked. Especially since many of the examples were about what the books as a whole were doing. I also think the list of books could be used as a sample of what's out there for aspiring CHick Lit writers to read up on. Jan 23, Cathy rated it it was amazing Shelves: how-to , chick-lit , nonfiction , writing. I've read and reread this book at least twice.
It's a fantastic, helpful and humorous book on approaching the wonderful and sometimes, scary world of writing - specifically chick lit or women's fiction, whatever you prefer to call the genre. Determined to proclaim to the world that Chick Lit is NOT Dead, this book offers surefire methods to get you brainstorming, pen moving and then knocking on a publisher's door in your fave stilettos, of course.
Filled with great tips on character building I've read and reread this book at least twice. Filled with great tips on character building - what to do and what not to do; plot, setting, conflict, story telling vs. I own this book becuase I often go back to it for help, inspiration, humor and just a reminder of some of the core facets of fiction writing. Nov 15, Gemini Adams rated it liked it. I work with authors across multiple genres guiding them in writing and publishing. I picked up this book as research for a client.
At first it was jolly! Easy to read and a Chick Lit tone that amused. But this became tiresome in the context of a guidebook. Lots of references to other people's writing but very few examples. This is indeed a guide book as it tells you where to go to get the information you might need for crafting your Chick Lit novel but it is very thin on writing content examples I work with authors across multiple genres guiding them in writing and publishing.
This is indeed a guide book as it tells you where to go to get the information you might need for crafting your Chick Lit novel but it is very thin on writing content examples. However, it does have an excellent resources section at the back for helping budding authors to find a Lit agent or submit directly to a publisher.
Jun 24, A. Adlen rated it really liked it. At a very recent library excursion, I picked this book up availing to use it as a guide for "what NOT to do". I was pleasant surprised! It is actually a very smart, concise cut-through-the-bull kind of writing resource which I have noticed over the years is hard to come by.
If you are on the fence about reaching for this book because you are nervous about likening your work to Chick-lit, I recommend giving it a look? If anything it helps give a more broad exploration of a "trendy" genre a tren At a very recent library excursion, I picked this book up availing to use it as a guide for "what NOT to do". If anything it helps give a more broad exploration of a "trendy" genre a trend over 30 years old and serves as a gentle push off of the high horses where snooty high brow writers among us often make permanent real estate.
Apr 27, Lynn Blackmar rated it liked it Shelves: nonfiction. This book has some good information about writing Chick Lit, but much of it is standard advice of writing books. A good half of the book is on publishing, and not on writing, so I think some of this could have been referred out to other resources in favor of a deeper treatment of writing specifically chick lit. For example, the types of Chick Lit were summarized in a couple pages, but there was a whole chapter on querying.
While the advice is fair for querying specifically chick lit, the book ti This book has some good information about writing Chick Lit, but much of it is standard advice of writing books.
While the advice is fair for querying specifically chick lit, the book title and summary indicates it's purpose is writing, and I felt it was lacking on that topic. May 05, Michelle Ham rated it liked it. I was really getting into the whole reading about the craft of writing a novel, when it seemed to abruptly shift to the whole business side of things - getting an agent and so forth. Plenty of good info and her mind seems to work the same way as mine - just a bit light on.
Am now on the look-out for a more comprehensive guide - perhaps the Weekend Novelist, which she refers to. Apr 12, Veronica rated it liked it. While the title suggests that this book is aimed at Chick Lit writes exclusively, I found it to be a helpful resource for writing in general. The overall feel of this book is light hearted and breezy, yet manages to pack in pleanty of good sound advice and helpful tips both for getting your story writen and getting it published. Jan 29, Kiesha rated it really liked it Shelves: reads.
Its an easy enjoyable read that throughly explains the charactristics, and how one should go about in becoming a sucessful author. Although the chick Lit Genre is the focus of this book. I think that all aspiring authors can benefit from this book.
Nov 05, Katherine rated it really liked it Recommends it for: chick lit author wannabes. This book is awesome for those who have the dream of becoming a chick lit author - a guilty pleasure of mine! Such a good resource book and also has tips on writing groups and basic plot outlines for any type of novel.
Thanks Lynn for this recommendation! Oct 27, Colleen rated it did not like it Shelves: self-help. Only gave this book 1 star because i dont know why i read it. Dec 15, Maria rated it it was ok. The chick lit history and trends part was quite interesting and fun. The guide for writing didn't give me anything really new.
The breaking into the market part was not really useful for anybody outside the US. Jan 08, Maria marked it as to-read. I'll write for shoes! And socks. Feb 19, Ghym rated it it was amazing. I liked this book a lot. Even though I am not a chick-lit fan, per se, this has a lot of good advice for those looking to write a novel. Sep 22, Kyle rated it liked it. Had some good info on finding an agent and a lot of resources. Seemed to primarily take material from other sources, such as "the weekend novelist" Had some good info on finding an agent and a lot of resources.
Seemed to primarily take material from other sources, such as "the weekend novelist" Nov 05, Nita rated it liked it Shelves: writing-books. Goodreads needs a category for "I skimmed it.
It's probably a great resource for someone who is. May 13, Livia Blackburne rated it liked it. Feb 15, Wise Louise rated it it was amazing Shelves: chicklit. Don't be put off by the cover, it is a real professional how-to book. Mar 02, Ann added it Shelves: writing-craft.
A quick read. Writer primer: if you don't get the concept of voice, read this next to another how-to-write-a-novel book and note the differences. View 2 comments. Jan 20, Stephanie rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction. I enjoyed this--finished it in a day.
It was really helpful, as I have taken to learning about writing. I would love to read more of Cathy Yardley's novels. Her writing is a delight. Jan 24, Jennifer Marshburn rated it it was amazing Shelves: nonfiction , informative , women-s-fiction. This is a great guide to writing. While it is very specific to the genre of chic lit, the author gives a lot of good general advice in parts, and the writing exercises are great!
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