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A Girl's Guide To Writing Chick-lit
If you're all set to write chick-lit, remember it has to be funny and witty. The protaganist has to struggle with work, home, family or love. Ms Available She's the most crucial part of your book, what she thinks, what she wears, how she deals with people, how many cigarettes she smokes and how many men she flirts with is all part of the plot. She is Everywoman, with quirks and problems that are believable yet larger than life. How you create her will depend largely on who you are and your own sense of humour and experiences in life. Humour it! Ensure your chick-lit sounds real and funny. Of course, you should be willing to humiliate yourself. But you must create an image that sounds real. Let your character have a life You have to let your girl to be a bit of a devil. In a novel, that path is often referred to as an 'arc'. Your main character starts in one place, ends up in another, For instance, take The Big Love by Sarah Dunn. At the outset, this is a classic story of girl gets dumped by boy, girl must soldier on. But Dunn's crisp, matter-of-fact voice, which is filled with wit and wisdom in equal parts, distinguishes this tale from the pack of like-minded stories. And yet just because it feels conversational doesn't mean that it came easily. Break the rules Good chick-lit doesn't stick to the rules. There's no magical formula. Women should write from the heart, and you come across some heroines like Bridget Jones who prove that sometimes chick-lit heroines are bad girls too. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Michael Douglas is a relationship expert and writes articles dealing with women problems & issues in love, dating, marriage and relationships. Learn more about him and enjoy reading his amazing articles at his websites: |
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