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Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced

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Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced

WHEN 8 weeks, July 14 - September 8
Chats Mondays, 9-10 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intermediate

PRICE
$499 ($475 for )
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Course Details

You have an outline for the next great chick lit novel. You have a start on your draft, and you're well on your way to the midpoint of the book -- or maybe even beyond. You need guidance. You need deadlines. You need someone to tell you if you're even on the right track. You need help figuring out how and when to edit your own work. How can you tell if you've got something good before you commit to writing 300 pages, and more importantly, how can you stop procrastinating?
Join a small group of fellow writers in your pursuit of a polished complete first draft under the guidance of a published novelist with four books under her belt and two more on the way. In this rigorous workshop, we'll focus on critiquing, shaping, and editing your work. Be prepared to live the life of a working novelist -- reading one book and turning out a chapter of your book each week. But most of all, come prepared to have fun with a group of like-minded writers all in pursuit of the same goal, which will feel much more tangible by the time the class is through.

Admission Requirements
Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history) and a writing sample (less than 1,000 words).

The online classroom has several interactive components:
  • Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
  • Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
  • Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
  • Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

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Instructor Bio

Kristin Harmel's Courses

How to Write Chick Lit – Los Angeles (Seminar on August 11)
How to Write Chick Lit – Washington DC (Seminar on November 5)
Novel Writing: Chick Lit – (Class starts September 15)

Kristin Harmel
Kristin Harmel is the author of How to Sleep With a Movie Star (2006), The Blonde Theory (2007), and The Art of French Kissing (2008), all chick lit novels from 5 Spot, an imprint of Warner Books. She's also the author of two upcoming teen chick lit books, which will be released by Delacorte Press, a division of Random House, in 2008. Cosmopolitan magazine called How to Sleep With a Movie Star "hilarious" and a "page-turner."

In addition to being a novelist, Kristin is also a frequent contributor to People magazine and a freelancer whose credits include Glamour, American Baby, YM, Woman's Day, Modern Bride, and Men's Health. She reviews chick lit novels on The Daily Buzz, a nationally syndicated morning television show that runs in more than 130 markets nationwide with 2 million viewers each day. She has taught at the University of Florida's College of Journalism & Communications (and remains a big Gators fan!).

Testimonials


I am presently on chapter 17 of what I anticipate will be a 22 chapter chick lit novel. I completely could not have achieved what I feel is a pretty great accomplishment without Kristin's chick lit class. She gave me a place to start and set me forth on a disciplined course. I have followed Kristin's excellent advice, and I hope that it will pay dividends down the road! -- Cat Hunter

"Kristin Harmel brings an unparalleled amount of enthusiasm and knowledge to the class. I couldn't have asked for a better structure, a more knowledgeable and helpful instructor, and a better forum for working on my chick lit book." -- Julie Easter

"Kristin is truly a dynamo! She takes the time to explain her writing process, respond to our writing process, and assist us in every way. She made herself available in and outside of class. A truly wonderful person and teacher." -- Ellen Feig

"I really appreciated the workshop and all of the insights from Kristin. I had a lot of great breakthroughs by attending the session and I found it really helpful. I am extremely excited to keep writing my novel and now feel I have a much better idea of what I should keep in mind and aim for as I do so. Kristin's simple, straightforward and encouraging methods made the class a pleasure and I am, sincerely, so glad that I attended." -- Olivia Martel

"Kristin Harmel is a great instructor. She motivates you to get the idea from your head onto the paper and get your book done. She goes beyond lecture to actual concepts. Amazing class and great writer, I would recommend it to anyone interested in writing chick lit." -- Linda Olatunde

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