Will Write for Shoes How to Write a Chick Lit Novel [Paperback]

One of the hottest markets for new writers today, the women's fiction genre called Chick Lit is attracting new authors daily. InWill Write for Shoes,veteran 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:

The history of Chick LitA blueprint for writing a Chick Lit novelNew trends in the genreTips and tools for breaking into the market
Complete 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.

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

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. Romantic Times

Writers looking for a particular kind of motivation will find it in Cathy Yardley'sWill Write for Shoes.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. Washington Post

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. Kingston Observer

Yardley gives a humorous but honest look at the dos and don'ts of the biz, arming writers witl³“