Brought this for my daughter in law who is interested in writing chick lit, she loves it. easy to understand guide to this genre.
Times have changed and this book no longer gives you the info needed to effectively write a chick lit book. In fact, apparently the phrase "chick lit" is even dated.
Although it's telling me most of what I already knew. I still find it a good resource to reinforce what I knew and to teach me anything Im unsure about.
Some very helpful tips on how to structure a chick lit novel whole avoiding traps and clichés. Written in an easy to understand style.
I found this book to be incredibly helpful as a writer. Many creative people struggle with structure, and Will Write For Shoes provides it in a clear, concise way.
The title grabbed made me chuckle, but I expected this to be light fluff. After reading it, I have to chastise myself for judging a book by its cover.
Cathy Yardley's Will Write for Shoes: How to Write a Chick Lit Novel is a great start for anyone interested in writing romance/chick lit stories. She walks you through step by step, gives you ideas and references on how to break down your plot and story.
After I read this author's history of Chick Lit fiction I couldn't continue reading. It was ignorant and irresponsible.
This book is very helpful and well-written. Great guide for anyone trying to write Chick lit.
The book's extensive information on the Chick Lit genre itself read like a Master's thesis, but its advice on organizing & writing your novel and getting it published was interesting, detailed, and helpful. Tips for structuring plot were very thoroughly explained.
Will Write for Shoes is a no-nonsense guide to writing, revising, and selling a chick lit novel. Many of the approaches listed in this book aren't specific to chick lit and can be helpful for any genre.
