Brenda Janowitz

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Brenda is the author of eight novels, including THE GRACE KELLY DRESS, which has been optioned for film by Hallmark/ Crown Media, and THE AUDREY HEPBURN ESTATE, which was chosen as the Reader’s Choice by the CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Real Simple, The Sunday Times (UK), Salon, Redbook, USA Today, Bustle, The Forward, the New York Post, Publisher’s Weekly, Hello Giggles, Writer’s Digest Magazine, WritersDigest.com, and xojane. She is the former Books Correspondent for PopSugar.

Brenda attended Cornell University and Hofstra Law School, where she was a member of the Law Review. Upon graduation from Hofstra, worked for the law firm Kaye Scholer, LLP, and did a f
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Brenda Janowitz Writing is re-writing. From the first draft of my latest novel to the second, the book changed dramatically, and I think that the story is ultimately …moreWriting is re-writing. From the first draft of my latest novel to the second, the book changed dramatically, and I think that the story is ultimately better for it. But when you’re a newer writer, it’s so hard to cut things, and it’s even harder to completely trash a part of the book and start from scratch. But really, editing the book is the thing that makes it better, and ultimately, makes you a better writer.(less)
Brenda Janowitz Just write. Don’t overthink it. It sounds simple, but there are so many reasons not to write—work, kids, family, life in general. The main thing is to…moreJust write. Don’t overthink it. It sounds simple, but there are so many reasons not to write—work, kids, family, life in general. The main thing is to just get the words down. You can edit later.

Sometimes when the words really won’t come, I’ll just tap randomly on my keyboard. Eventually, that random tapping turns into actual writing!(less)
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“The dress only means something if you want it to. What is important are the people behind it. When it comes to these things that are handed down from generation to generation, each woman leaves her own mark on it, so that it tells ours story, stitch by stitch.”
Brenda Janowitz, The Grace Kelly Dress

“PICK YOUR FABRIC “The importance of this step cannot be understated. If you pick the wrong fabric, your dress is doomed from the start. Pick a fabric that has the right weight, that will flatter the design. And the figure of the bride who will wear it. Once you pick your fabric, the die is cast. There is no going back.”
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“We need to remember the past so that we can more clearly see where we are going.”
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“We need to remember the past so that we can more clearly see where we are going.”
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“PICK YOUR FABRIC “The importance of this step cannot be understated. If you pick the wrong fabric, your dress is doomed from the start. Pick a fabric that has the right weight, that will flatter the design. And the figure of the bride who will wear it. Once you pick your fabric, the die is cast. There is no going back.”
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Richard Dominguez thank you for the friend


Bradley I hope you are having a good day! =)

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Andrea Kulman Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads.


Jeannie Faulkner Barber Thanks Brenda for the add! What an impressive bio! I wish you a bountiful Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Jeannie


Kondalrao thanks for adding me as your friend


Ashley (bookworm84) Hi Brenda

Thanks for accepting my friend request. I just bought "Jack with a Twist" and I cannot wait to read it!!


Maggie Brenda
Thank you for accepting my friend request! Wow, so you were an attorney too?! I haven't read your two books, but I've ordered them and will read them. Congratulations on your success!
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Maggie Marr

Secrets of The Hollywood Girls Club (April 2008)
Hollywood Girls Club (April 2007 Pback Feb 2008)


message 3: by Daniel (last edited Feb 29, 2008 02:27PM)

Daniel
Hi Brenda, I've added Scot On The Rocks and your other book Jack With A Twist to my to-read list.


message 2: by Rebecca (last edited Aug 25, 2016 12:13PM)

Rebecca Thanks for adding me, and giving me another addiction to get caught up in!


message 1: by Jessica (last edited Aug 25, 2016 12:10PM)

Jessica Thank you for adding me! I have actually been meaning to read your book...a friend recommended it. She said it was great! :)


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