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Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft your book, and learn how to get an agent, sell it, and market it
Course Details
Chick Lit is one of the hottest genres in modern fiction, and it's gaining even more momentum with the films In Her Shoes, The Devil Wears Prada and The Nanny Diaries (all from chick lit books) hitting the big screen. Trade paperbacks with candy-colored covers and catchy titles line the front-of-store tables at bookstores everywhere. Maybe you've read books in this genre and thought, "I can write this!" Well, guess what? You can. And in this class, you'll learn how. You'll learn what chick lit is and why it's different from romance and other genres. You'll learn where the genre's going, how it's expanding and how the field is a lot broader than you think. And best of all, you'll learn how to actually be a chick lit author AND how to get your book published. In this class, you can expect to learn: By the end of class, you can expect to:
Instructor BioKristin Harmel's Courses How to Write Chick Lit – Boston (Seminar on December 1)
How to Write Chick Lit – Washington DC (Seminar on November 9)
Novel Writing: Chick Lit – (Class starts November 16)  Kristin is also a reporter for People magazine and a freelance writer for Glamour, American Baby, Woman's Day, and Health. Visit her web site at www.KristinHarmel.com. Testimonials Kristin is the most motivating and empowering writing instructor I have had the privilege to work with. I would highly recommend any class she teaches. -- Kristen Conway"Kristin is truly a dynamo! She made herself available in and out of class. She is truly a wonderful person and teacher." -- Ellen Feig "Kristin's simple, straightforward, and encouraging methods made the class a pleasure and I am so glad that I attended." -- Olivia Martel "Kristin is a great instructor. She motivates you to get the idea from your head onto the paper and get your book done. I would recommend her to anyone." -- Linda Olatunde "I could not have asked for a better instructor than Kristin. I've taken two classes with her and can honestly say I wouldn't have produced the pages I have without her guidance." -- Debbie Feit "I was inspired by Kristin! I'm realizing that I might even have a young adult novella under development, and I'm quite excited!" -- Amy Friedman "Kristin is a generous, enthusiastic instructor who lit up the room with her humor and wit. Fun and educational!" -- Leslie Knox "Kristin was fabulous! She far exceeded my expectations. She was very generous with her time and was so enthusiastic. I will definitely sign up for her online class." -- Kathy Goodman "Kristin knows how to balance reality with inspiration. She left her students feeling they can conquer the publishing world!" -- Maureen Jenkins "Kristin's enthusiastic no-nonsense approach encourages anyone with a good idea to tackle writing. Her energy and her generosity in offering tips has got me fired up to write!" -- Helen Mitternight "Kristin was very candid and insightful. I look forward to attending another one of her seminars!" -- Cynthia Gbetibouo "Kristin is extremely knowledgeable about her craft. Her input was valuable, and her direction on characterization was inspiring." -- Lauren Bahlman "Kristin is an engaging, friendly, and experienced instructor who knows her stuff and makes her students feel at ease." -- Rebekah Gordon "Kristin is warm, funny, and well-spoken. She provided solid advice mixed with her personal experiences and perspective." -- Liz Grimes "Kristin really helped me develop my manuscript and my writing. She had well thought out ways of helping students make progress and keep our projects on track." -- Ellie Parker "Kristin has incredible amounts of energy and an obvious true passion for writing. It is truly inspirational to learn from her and I left the class feeling a renewed sense of drive to write my book!" -- Sara Mailloux "Kristin's experience comes through in the lecture notes and chat sessions. She has a very casual, inviting style which makes her seem less like a strict instructor and more like a colleague. I would definitely recommend taking one of her courses." -- Christine Guerrini "Kristin really knows what she's talking about and genuinely wants her students to be as successful as she already is. She's a great teacher who gives wonderful advice and plenty of encouragement." -- Meredith Bodgas |
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