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How to Write Chick Lit
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Is your real life stranger than fiction? Do you think, day after day, this should be a chick lit novel? In this seminar, novelist Brenda Janowitz will cover every step of the process of writing a chick lit novel, from the formation of the idea to the publication of your novel. This seminar will cover an overview of the publishing industry and how chick lit novels get published, along with an overview of some of the basic elements of crafting a novel that will sell. Whether you've just been a ton of bad dates or are already beginning to write, this is the seminar for you. In this three hour seminar, you can expect to learn how to: | ||
Instructor BioBrenda Janowitz's Courses No courses available at this time.  Brenda graduated from Cornell University and Hofstra Law School. After law school, she worked at a large law firm in Manhattan and later clerked for a federal judge in Brooklyn. Her first novel, Scot on the Rocks (How I Survived My Ex-Boyfriend's Wedding With My Dignity Ever-So-Slightly Intact) is out on bookshelves now. For more info on Brenda, visit her website at www.brendajanowitz.com. Testimonials Brenda was amazing. Her lectures were interesting, animated, and well prepared. Brenda is an outstanding teacher. Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, I am finally writing my novel. -- Liz Borod Wright"Brenda was wonderful -- thorough, fair, upbeat, and insightful. She gently instructed the students to give and receive critique in a useful and helpful manner." -- Maria Dantos "Brenda is informative, insightful, and very encouraging. She really pushes her students to do the best, and definitely made me a more thoughtful writer. She's just the best!" -- Irina Gonzalez "Brenda provided valuable insight. The course was informative and more helpful than I had ever imagined!" -- Merritt C. Patterson "Brenda's positive energy inspired me to be part of the chick lit genre. Within hours of her seminar I started my own novel. I signed up for Brenda's class because I know she'll keep me going!" -- Carol Anne Fricke "Brenda was poised, intelligent, confident, well-rounded, and knowledgeable about her subject matter. She gave interesting exercises to inspire us and answered questions in a thoughtful, considerate manner. Thanks!" -- Heather Zschock "Attending Brenda's class was a fantastic opportunity. I was absolutely surprised at Brenda's forthcoming advice and with her desire to help us succeed in this endeavor." -- Carolina Baker "Brenda is a highly entertaining instructor whose first-hand experience makes the content of the class all the more interesting." -- Elizabeth Gooch, Facts on File "I can't say enough about all Brenda has done to inspire and help me with my book project. I've gone further than I ever thought I'd be able to!" -- Jami Kelly "I never would have started writing my own novel if I hadn't taken this class with Brenda." -- Kristen Sardis "Brenda was sensational! Her knowledge, course preparation, and willingness to share her secrets were all invaluable to a first time author. She is a great coach and mentor. What a motivator!" -- Jami Kelmenson |
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