{"product_id":"9780312359003","title":"Will Write for Shoes : How to Write a Chick Lit Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWill Write for Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cathy Yardley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the hottest markets for new writers today, the women's fiction genre called Chick Lit is attracting new authors daily. In \u003ci\u003eWill Write for Shoes, \u003c\/i\u003eveteran Chick Lit and romance author Cathy Yardley draws upon years of teaching about commercial women's fiction to give aspiring novelists invaluable advice and step-by-step methods for writing and selling a successful Chick Lit novel. Features include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of Chick LitA blueprint for writing a Chick Lit novelNew trends in the genreTips and tools for breaking into the market\u003cbr\u003eComplete with a directory of agents and publishers who acquire Chick Lit, sample submission materials, and online resources, this fun and comprehensive manual is a must-have for all women who want to write a Chick Lit novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A clear, concise, easy-to-read (and reread) guide to writing contemporary women's fiction. Like a pair of heels you can actually dance in, this book is a keeper.” —Alisa Kwitney, author of The Dominant Blonde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you want to write chick lit, this book is a must, primarily because Yardley breaks down what's really happening with the chick lit market and nails down what a chick lit novel must have. The author has a breezy tone that will appeal to readers and aspiring authors of chick lit books. Aspiring authors in other genres may also want to give this a try.” —\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Writers looking for a particular kind of motivation will find it in Cathy Yardley's \u003ci\u003eWill Write for Shoes.\u003c\/i\u003e A sound and welcome defense of chick lit . . . Yardley's advice is precise, realistic, and readable. And her insistence that you need a story, not just a 'cool idea,' is worth the sale price alone.” —\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you're thinking of [writing] a chick lit novel, this is the book for you. The content is pure gold. Yardley knows what she's talking about.” —\u003ci\u003eKingston Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Yardley gives a humorous but honest look at the dos and don'ts of the biz, arming writers with a valuable tool in their arsenal on the way to publication.” —Erica Orloff, author of Do They Wear High Heels in Heaven?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny but informative . . . the literary equivalent of your best friend. Yardley knows how to ride the roller coaster of chick-lit publishing. . . . She provides excellent examples and sage advice [with] refreshing self-awareness.” —\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post-Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Accessible, wise, and fun. Yardley's step-by-step approach, boundless wisdom, and humorous tone make this an invaluable aid to any writer hoping to break into the genre!” —Carren Lisner, author of Carrie Pilby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I laughed, I cried, I finished my Chick Lit novel! Thank you, Cathy Yardley, for putting everything I ever wanted to know about Chick Lit all in one place. The appendixes alone are worth their weight in chocolate.” —Deanna Carlyle, cofounder of the International Women's Fiction Festival\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Light and unintimidating . . . fans of chick lit will likely appreciate the customized manuals. . . . Teen fans of the chick-lit style may also benefit.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312359003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40675789996238,"sku":"9780312359003","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e2a8226e-7ff0-4ede-b6d3-677d3801f33c.jpg?v=1639972380","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312359003","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}