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See Jane Write
by
Sarah Mlynowski (Goodreads Author),
Farrin Jacobs
With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff. I could write a bestseller and never go back to the office again!
And here’s the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling y...more
And here’s the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling y...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
June 1st 2006
by Quirk Books
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Reading about writing is a lot easier than writing itself, hence the appeal of how-to books such as this one. I've only read one chick-lit book in my life, The Nanny Diaries, and it was the worst book I've ever read. Ever. But it had the perverse affect of launching my career as a writer. "I could do better than this," I thought. And I did.
The pleasure of See Jane Write is humorous tone, which alternates between gentle encouragement and a tough-love sensibility. There is lots of basic advice he...more
The pleasure of See Jane Write is humorous tone, which alternates between gentle encouragement and a tough-love sensibility. There is lots of basic advice he...more
One of the most helpful writing guides I have read in a long time. This book has a wonderful feel to it, the information is not only helpful, it’s also inspirational (which sounds really cheesy and corny, but there’s really no other way to put it). It’s based around chick lit, but only loosely. I found that even though I’m not sure if chick lit is the route I want to go down, this guide taught me things that I would need to apply to any type of writing, and kept me motivated along the way.
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I'm probably the only guy on this website to have reviewed this book, but I have no shame in saying that it was a fantastic read. I initially picked it up because I'm working on a story that has a female perspective, and I wasn't sure if I was quite getting the tone right, so I was hoping to pick up a few pointers from some chick lit experts. It turns out that not only was this book incredibly helpful in writing chick lit, but it was actually fantastically helpful in writing of all types. The au...more
See Jane Write: A Girl’s Guide to Writing Chick Lit is a smart and snarky how-to write a novel guide written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and former chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs.
When you think of a how-to book, you probably think of something pretty dry and boring; this book is just the opposite. Written in a fun teal colored font with lots of section heads and boxes, the book is quite easy and entertaining to read.
Something very cool and unique about this book compared to other how-t...more
When you think of a how-to book, you probably think of something pretty dry and boring; this book is just the opposite. Written in a fun teal colored font with lots of section heads and boxes, the book is quite easy and entertaining to read.
Something very cool and unique about this book compared to other how-t...more
I am hoping to get some good advice on how to publish all my old man-hating-love-letters, lol.
See Jane Write: A Girl's Guide to Writing Chick Lit by Sarah Mlynowski
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I am hoping to get some good advice on how to publish all my old man-hating-love-letters.
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See Jane Write: A Girl's Guide to Writing Chick Lit by Sarah MlynowskiMy review
I am hoping to get some good advice on how to publish all my old man-hating-love-letters.
View all my reviews.
Perfect book for any aspiring chick lit writer. First off, it's written by both an editor and an author giving insights from different angles. The girls start out with a history of Chick Lit, and move into reasons to write. They also give a comprehensive list of plasters for all the excuses you may have for not writing.
Then they move into how to write. An important facet of Chick Lit, IMO the most impotant, is the main character. This book goes into how to create that character and details what...more
Then they move into how to write. An important facet of Chick Lit, IMO the most impotant, is the main character. This book goes into how to create that character and details what...more
I picked this up because my current work-in-progress is ending up to be somewhere between chick lit and a cozy mystery. Cozy chick lit? I thought this was a fun and informative read, especially since I don’t read a ton of chick lit. When it comes to the actual mechanics of writing, there’s not much here that you won’t get in any other guide, but the tone makes it a super fast read. I especially appreciated the section on clichés, because I was in danger of falling face-first into one. I also lik...more
I started this book quite some time ago and I’m glad to have finally finished it. Even though I will be reading it again soon enough. This is the kind of reference book that I think should be revisited annually or at least before a work goes into the editing process. I was hit with so many ideas while reading and I’m looking forward to really working through them and getting into something more solid. Some of my favorite authors contributed stories and advice for this book so I felt a little bit...more
It took me more than a month to wait for the book to be handed-over by my bestfriend, but I finished reading it in less than a week!
It was because this book was loaded wit so much important things about writing, and I wanted to quick mastered them before I continue with my personal project.
One thing I was certain while reading this precious book: The era of chick-lit hasn't faded yet. And it's not easy to write ones, maybe it is easier to write a serious novel than delivering a sweet light nove...more
It was because this book was loaded wit so much important things about writing, and I wanted to quick mastered them before I continue with my personal project.
One thing I was certain while reading this precious book: The era of chick-lit hasn't faded yet. And it's not easy to write ones, maybe it is easier to write a serious novel than delivering a sweet light nove...more
A surprisingly useful book for anyone trying to write a novel, chick lit or not. The advice given is fairly obvious, but truly helpful when it comes to mapping out a strategy for a book of fiction. The authors warn potential writers away from cliches and emphasize the hard work needed to produce a decent novel. Plus, the book helpfully demystifies not only the writing process, but also the process of getting an agent and getting published. It's funny and easy to read. Recommended.
See Jane Write was the perfect read for not only a beginner novelist but for anyone who has a love for writing chick lit.
I found great tips from season writers that was invaluable. It also didn't hurt that while they gave tips they also shared things that happened to them to keep us writers from getting defeated.
The perfect amount of writing and chick lit tips. Anyone interested in learning the genre I implore them to pick this book up.
I found great tips from season writers that was invaluable. It also didn't hurt that while they gave tips they also shared things that happened to them to keep us writers from getting defeated.
The perfect amount of writing and chick lit tips. Anyone interested in learning the genre I implore them to pick this book up.
A good little handbook to have on...well yes...have on hand. This is less an "On Writing" type of book, and more a "well here's the basic formula - see what you can do with it". It has some great tips, advice and support - and is very funny. If you're starting out in romance and chicklit writing = you could do worse than to pick this to have by your side.
It is my dream to pen a chick lit book like my favorites! This book was extremely helpful in providing a step by step guide to accomplishing that goal. I highly recommend to any chick lit to be writer. I bought a cheap version from Barnes and Noble Bargain Books to keep as a reference. Now all I need is a little bit of time to put that pen to paper..
I really enjoyed this book. I've always wanted to write in general- not just chick-lit. Reading this was fun to hear about the chick- lit aspect- but it also had some amazing suggestions overall.
Definitely one I'll keep and keep looking back at.
Definitely one I'll keep and keep looking back at.
Since May is International Chick Lit Month, this is the perfect time to review See Jane Write: A Girl’s Guide to Writing Chick Lit by Sarah Mlynowski and Farrin Jacobs.
This cute and girly book isn’t exactly brand new- it was published in 2006. A lot has changed since then- mainly the boom of self-publishing and the popularity of e-readers and ebooks. But I won’t hold that against the book. Er, rather, the authors.
Full review here: http://jillianne-hamilton.com/2013/05...
This cute and girly book isn’t exactly brand new- it was published in 2006. A lot has changed since then- mainly the boom of self-publishing and the popularity of e-readers and ebooks. But I won’t hold that against the book. Er, rather, the authors.
Full review here: http://jillianne-hamilton.com/2013/05...
This was an excellent guide. I devoured it in a few days, and will keep handy until I complete my project.
Easy to read, fun, explained everything in detail. Highly recommend.
Easy to read, fun, explained everything in detail. Highly recommend.
a pretty good how-to book on the craft of writing by a chick lit writer and editor ... no ground-breaking insights into the field, but a warm and breezy overview.
Picked this up from my library. One of the best "how to" books about writing out there. Easy to read and understand. I will definitely be ordering this one.
This is a useful book on how to write popular women's fiction. The tone is sometimes unbearably cutesy, but hey, that's the audience.
Classic how-to, which I'll be using to help me with the girlie/romance parts of my manuscript.
I have an in-depth review at http://suziequint.blogspot.com/2011/0...
A must read for anyone writing a women's fiction novel. I go back to it again and again.
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Check out my review here:
http://bittenbybooklust.blogspot.com/...
http://bittenbybooklust.blogspot.com/...
this guide may not have you writing pulitzer winning stuff, but it's fun to read and extremely inspiring. i wouldn't limit it to just chick lit writers either, but anyone who is relatively new to writing fiction- though it's definitely geared towards the lady writers. i'm borrowing some fun exercises to use when i lead a teen writer's workshop at the library this winter.
A hilarious tutorial on writing chick-lit novels.
A great how-to on being an author.
Its funny and encouraging.
Fab guide to chick lit writing by excellent instructors: prolific Mylnowski pens YA too, Jacobs leans into nonfiction, and together this duo creates a dynamic guide including examples from those “who’ve been there and done that.”
I received this book for Christmas and inhaled it. It's well put together and entertaining. I have read other guides to writing and not walked away with as many ideas and helpful hints as I did with this one.
Was all right. A little useful.
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Sarah is the author of BRAS & BROOMSTICKS, FROGS & FRENCH KISSES, SPELLS & SLEEPING BAGS and PARTIES & POTIONS—all in the YA ‘Magic in Manhattan’ series, as well as GIMME A CALL and the upcoming TEN THINGS WE DID (AND PROBABLY SHOULDN'T HAVE). Along with Lauren Myracle and E. Lockhart, she also wrote HOW TO BE BAD.
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