Helen Fielding ​

Helen Fielding is an English novelist and screenwriter, best known as the creator of the fictional character Bridget Jones, and a sequence of novels and films beginning with the life of a thirty something singleton in London trying to make sense of life and love. "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" both topped The Sunday Times bestseller list.

Quick Facts ​

• Best known for her Bridget Jones novel series.
• Her novels have been translated into 36 languages.
• The Bridget Jones books have sold over 15 million copies worldwide.
• Has been awarded the British Book of the Year award.
• The Bridget Jones novels have been adapted into a successful film series starring Renée Zellweger.

Background ​

Fielding was born in 1958, in Morley, West Yorkshire, England. She was educated at Wakefield Girls' High School and later studied English at St Anne's College, Oxford. After graduating from Oxford, she moved to London and worked as a journalist for the BBC. She then went on to write for various newspapers including The Sunday Times, The Independent, and The Telegraph. She is most known for her Bridget Jones series which began in 1996 as a column in The Independent. This series led to the successful Bridget Jones movies. She continues to write and still contributes articles for several major newspapers.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Fielding's work is characterized by humor, wit, and a keen observation of modern life and culture. She is best known for her Bridget Jones series, which is written in the form of a personal diary. Her writing style is conversational and engaging, which has endeared her to a wide range of readers. Her work has been very influential in the chick lit genre, inspiring many other authors and contributing to its popularity.

Notable Works ​

• Bridget Jones's Diary (1996)
• Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (1999)
• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2013)
• Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries (2016)