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How to Write Chick Lit

Turn your ideas into the next great novel

How to Write Chick Lit
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WHEN Thursday, February 5, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE Beverly Hills Bar Assoc., 300 S. Beverly Dr., 2nd Fl., Beverly Hills, CA 90212

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Is your real life stranger than fiction? Do you think, day after day, this should be a chick lit novel? This seminar 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 seminar, you will learn how to:

  • Turn your ideas and funny stories into fiction
  • Begin writing your novel
  • Structure your novel properly
  • Find the time to write while keeping your day job

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Instructor Bio

Kristin Harmel's Courses

How to Write Chick Lit – Los Angeles (Seminar on February 5)
Novel Writing: Chick Lit – (Class starts January 26)
Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced – (Class starts March 23)

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


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

"Kristin is without a doubt 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 outside of class. She is truly wonderful person and teacher." -- Ellen Feig

"Kristin's simple, straightforward, and encouraging methods made the class a pleasure and I am, sincerely, 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

"Kristin gave me a place to start and set me forth on a disciplined course." -- Cat Hunter

"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
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