Hi all. I write erotic short fiction, multicultural.
I'd like to know, what is chick lit, and what does it mean? Or vice versa
I'd like to know, what is chick lit, and what does it mean? Or vice versa
I've got a question that's been puzzling me.
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Hi short_story! I don't usually post in this forum as I don't write in the genre but you asked a question I think I can answer - and hope others will pitch in and correct me if I"m wrong.
Chick lit. is usually 'lives and loves' writing with a very metropolitan flavor. The time is now and the main characters are women - a gal and her pals. Sometimes there are a few guy friends.
Think Bridget Jones' Diary and Sex and the City
Chick lit. is usually 'lives and loves' writing with a very metropolitan flavor. The time is now and the main characters are women - a gal and her pals. Sometimes there are a few guy friends.
Think Bridget Jones' Diary and Sex and the City
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Hi, short story!
Well, as it's presently being interpreted by the industry, "chick-lit" isn't so much a GENRE of book as it is a TONE of book. A chick-lit novel is funny--mostly sarcastic funny, about regular life foibles. Quite often, the protagonist is female, in her early to mid-20's and is an urban dweller (although not always.) There previously has been a tendency toward extravagance, from the clothing (designer) to the shoes (high-priced and stiletto) to the men (lots of them!
) There are chick-lit mysteries (Lori Avocato), and romances (Katie MacAlister), and fantasy/paranormal (MaryJanice Davidson), among many others. Pretty much the only place I haven't seen chick-lit yet is in westerns and horror (but give people time!)
Early versions had fairly one-dimensional characters, but recent books have deepened the characterization and plot, while still retaining the overall humorous feel.
Does that help?
Well, as it's presently being interpreted by the industry, "chick-lit" isn't so much a GENRE of book as it is a TONE of book. A chick-lit novel is funny--mostly sarcastic funny, about regular life foibles. Quite often, the protagonist is female, in her early to mid-20's and is an urban dweller (although not always.) There previously has been a tendency toward extravagance, from the clothing (designer) to the shoes (high-priced and stiletto) to the men (lots of them!
) There are chick-lit mysteries (Lori Avocato), and romances (Katie MacAlister), and fantasy/paranormal (MaryJanice Davidson), among many others. Pretty much the only place I haven't seen chick-lit yet is in westerns and horror (but give people time!)Early versions had fairly one-dimensional characters, but recent books have deepened the characterization and plot, while still retaining the overall humorous feel.
Does that help?
I think I got it. I think it was the mention of sex and the city, caused something to snap. LOL!
Thanks all!
Thanks all!