See Jane Write: A Girl's Guide to Writing Chick Lit
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Book Overview
A fun and practical guide on how to write the next chick lit bestseller--with expert writing advice from Meg Cabot, Emily Giffin, and Sophie Kinsella With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff. I could write a bestseller and never go back to the office again! And here's the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling your soon-to-be bestselling novel, with information on - developing an idea
- learning the basics of plotting
- deciding on a point of view
- pacing, and conflict
- making your characters likable
- finding an agent --and much more, including humorous tips and advice from scores of established writers (from Meg Cabot and Marian Keyes to Emily Giffin and Sophie Kinsella). If you've got stories to tell, See Jane Write will take care of the rest.
- learning the basics of plotting
- deciding on a point of view
- pacing, and conflict
- making your characters likable
- finding an agent --and much more, including humorous tips and advice from scores of established writers (from Meg Cabot and Marian Keyes to Emily Giffin and Sophie Kinsella). If you've got stories to tell, See Jane Write will take care of the rest.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1594741158
ISBN13:9781594741159
Release Date:August 2006
Publisher:Quirk Books
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Inspirational
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I found this book to be very helpful. I tend to have trouble managing my time, and this book had a great way to chart out your day, so you can work in time to write. I also liked the break-down of publishing lingo, and the royalty calculations. It made things very realistic. My favorite section of the book was the character descriptions that appear in most chick lit books. It's so informative, and helps you realize how you can make YOUR characters different, and not cliche. I love that it's written in chick lit style, too, which makes it a really fun, breezy read, even though you get tons of great information. Great work, ladies!!!
Don't write anything else until you have read this book...twice!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I LOVED this book. It was so helpful and had so many great ideas. It's written in a very easily understood manner. It's great even if you never plan to write a book!
LOVE this book!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I've been writing for almost fifteen years. I grew up reading teen lit and chick lit and wanting to write books just like that, but I always wipe out, dead end, ect. Sarah and Farrin have put together a great guide to help you through your journey of writing a book. Their guidlines and list ideas can actually help you through a variety of projects and tasks, not just novel writing. I found it inspirational and when it needed to be, tough! I'd recommend it to people who want to write and people who like to read, because it gives a lot of insight into the ways the authors create their books and especially their lead characters.
LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I am just starting out in this crazy world of writing, publishing, etc... I bought this book after browsing it at the book store. I have fallen in love with it and it has inspired me so much. I can't wait to put all the great advice to work!
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