Writer Female Lead is a popular tag in Chinese dramas, highlighting strong female characters who are writers or journalists. Some of these dramas incorporate elements of fantasy or magical realism, such as the characters traveling to novel worlds, or characters from a book entering the reality world.
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My Sassy Girl
#1
Romance, Historical, Suspense
Ding Jiawen, Huang Yi
Lu Nanyi, the daughter of a wealthy merchant in the capital, and Lin Qingqiu, the son of a prestigious noble family, promised each other a lifetime of love as childhood sweethearts. However, they were forced apart by a letter of separation. Three years later, they meet again. Lin Qingqiu has topped the imperial examinations and become the prefect of Jinzhou, while Lu Nanyi has become a celebrated writer. As Lin Qingqiu takes up his new post with great enthusiasm, Lu Nanyi gets entangled in a murder case due to her writing. Their reunion is filled with bitterness and resentment. Amidst their bickering and mutual attempts at "revenge" for the heartlessness of the past, they find themselves rekindling old feelings while solving cases together and uncovering the truth.Guess Who I Am
#2
Suspense, Thriller, Romance
Zhang Yuxi, Wang Ziqi
According to legend, there is a person wandering in Jianghu who makes wealthy scumbags tremble at the mention of her name. Her name is Song Yao, and she specializes in punishing scumbags and has never failed. All of this is due to her fantastic ability - to attract the rich. Any wealthy person with a net worth of over 100 million yuan who meets her gaze will be unable to resist falling in love with her. However, even the most powerful ability can face setbacks: Song Yao's magical eyes failed to work on Ji Chengchuan, the "crown prince" of the Chengtian Group. But Song Yao did not know that this was because the so-called crown prince in front of her was a fake - a scammer named Qin Hao. And so, two schemers with their own motives met, destined to engage in a battle like the Smiths. Who will come out on top? And what secrets lie behind Song Yao's background?Sweet Supporting Actress
#3
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Cao Xiyue, Lv Chengjue
Xiao Xia, in order to fulfill the last wish of her writer friend, helps continue his novel. However, she unexpectedly enters the world of the book and becomes the malicious villainess supporting character. The ultimate ending is being killed by the protagonist who has turned “bad”. In order to change her fate, Xiao Xia not only needs to clear her name but also assist the supporting characters in turning away from evil. Facing numerous obstacles, the two join hands, embark on a challenging journey, and together achieve personal growth. The originally corrupted Shen Xingruo rediscovers her benevolence, transforming into an upright and virtuous protagonist with a sense of justice and compassion.Story of Kunning Palace
#4
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe
Jiang Xuening once struggled hard to become a queen, only to be driven to suicide in a palace mutiny. Now, Jiang Xuening's dream is to get away from power and take charge of her own life. But by chance she enters the palace as a companion, becoming a student of the imperial teacher Xie Wei, and meets Xue Shu, the niece of Empress Dowager Xue, who enters the palace at the same time. Jiang Xuening is taught by Xie Wei, while secretly plotting to stop Yan Lin from the event "Blood Crown Ceremony". Through Jiang Xuening and Xie Wei's planning, the lives of the Yan family are saved. After the Ritual, Jiang Xuening inadvertently involves herself in the government's plan to eradicate the Pingnan Lord's rebellious party. She goes into the enemy's camp with Zhang Zhe, and at a critical moment, Jiang Xuening defends Zhang Zhe with her body, but they are unable to be together in the end. When an enemy country, Dayue, invades the country, Princess Shen Zhiyi resolutely embarks on marriage to seek peace. In order to save her friend Shen Zhiyi, Jiang Xuening accompanies Xie Wei north to invade Da Yue. In the midst of many crises, Xie Wei protects Jiang Xuening even to the extent of hurting himself, and they gradually develop a love for each other. However, a bigger conspiracy gradually emerges, which points to the truth of the Pingnan Lord incident 20 years ago. In the end, Jiang Xuening and Xie Wei work together to uncover the truth, and Jiang Xuening uses her love to change Xie Wei, and they finally get together.My Marvellous Fable
#5
Fantasy, Romance
Wang Feifei, Miles Wei
Feng Tianlan's first task as an intern editor was to urge writer Wang Putao for her manuscript. Surprisingly, Wang Putao demanded that Feng Tianlan drive her back to her hometown as a condition for writing the book. It turned out that Wang Putao had a deep estrangement with her father and had been reluctant to return to her hometown in Beijing for many years. However, upon learning that her father was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Wang Putao had no choice but to embark on the journey back home, but she tried every means to delay the time. Along the way, Wang Putao engaged in story creation while Feng Tianlan was responsible for organizing the manuscript. With his keen insight, Feng Tianlan pieced together Wang Putao's life in the manuscript, depicting different stages of her past through characters who sought attention as a new employee, envied others as ordinary girl, and devoted everything as an innocent girlfriend. Through the process of creation, Wang Putao reflected on her past and herself, gradually letting down her guard with Feng Tianlan and reconciling with her past. When Wang Putao returned to Qionghai and reunited with her father, she approached him with a sincere heart, aided by Feng Tianlan's mediation, and broke the long-standing estrangement between them. Once again, Wang Putao was surrounded by the warmth of family and love.Miles to Go
#6
Life, Drama
Chen Xiao, Li Qin
In the 1980s, in Gaogou Village, northern Shaanxi, a young man named Gao Jialin was known as the village's top scholar. Despite coming from a poor family, he was well-read and determined to escape the yellow earth. The college entrance examination was his only chance to change his fate, but he unexpectedly failed. He returned to the village and became a private primary school teacher, but lost his job due to various reasons. Gao Jialin fell into the valley of life, but with the encouragement of Liu Qiaozhen, he persevered in writing and regained hope in life, and also developed a love for Qiaozhen. Gao Jialin's uncle indirectly provided him with the opportunity to become a journalist in the county. He met Huang Yaping, a like-minded classmate, in the county. The simple and kind Qiaozhen's silent support and the passionate love of Shanghai girl Huang Yaping put him in a dilemma. After struggling and making choices several times, he used his pen to take himself to Shanghai. Fate tested him time and time again, and in his prime, he learned that his university admission was taken by his friend Shuangxing. Despite this setback, Gao Jialin did not give up. He responded to the call of the times, worked hard to learn new knowledge, rolled up his sleeves and worked hard, and wrote a brilliant life story of an ordinary person in the tide of the times.Please Don't Spoil Me Season 5
#7
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Zhang Miaoyi, Jin Xianzheng
Yan Yiyi is eventually awakened by Qin Yu's love, and they start their unreserved love journey. But Yan Yiyi's body is in constant crisis due to Qin Yu's prolonged stay in the real world. To protect his lover, Qin Yu has to return to the world of the book, and the two lovers have to face another separation...Please Don’t Spoil Me Season 4
#8
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Zhang Miaoyi, Jin Xianzheng
Yan Yiyi, a web writer, is looking for inspiration. she accidentally meets Qin Yu, a handsome man in a costume who comes from her book and claims to be looking for her concubine, Yan Yiyi. The appearance of the virtual character Qin Yu disturbs the order of the real world. Yan Yiyi, as the author, faces serious punishment. In order to protect herself and to maintain the balance between the book world and the real world, Yan Yiyiand Qin Yu start a 100-day "fancy break-up battle".My Deepest Dream
#9
Urban, Suspense, Fantasy
Li Yitong, Jin Han
Wu Yu and Tan Jiao met on a boat trip. They fell in love at first sight. After the trip, they both suffer from memory loss of varying degrees, with Wu Yu losing a few days after the trip and Tan Jiao losing nearly a year and a half. Wu Yu is a well-rounded academic with a promising future, but his life is turned upside down after the trip when his only family members, his mother and sister, are killed. He gives up his future to find out who is murderer and becomes a car mechanic. Tan Jiao reunites with him when she comes to fix her car. Then they would have a time-travel every half a month...Mr. Bad
#10
Urban, Romance, Fantasy
Chen Zheyuan, Shen Yue
When Nan Xing, a young girl who loves writing, made a wish, she accidentally summoned the villainous character Xiao Wudi from her book. The clever and cunning Xiao Wudi just came into this world, he threatened and blackmailed Nan Xing to live next door to her house, and they started a funny neighborhood life. As Xiao Wudi was brought to the world by Nan Xing’s wish, whenever Nan Xing was in need of help, Xiao Wudi would be automatically summoned to her side. The two people from different worlds started a “battle of wits” in real life. In order to find a way to return to the original world, Xiao Wudi decided to help Nan Xing realize her wish to find true love first. In the process, he was gradually attracted to the naive and kind-hearted Nan Xing, and Nan Xing also discovered his loveliness beyond the “villain” in her day-to-day life with Xiao Wudi, and they were thus bound together.Bossy Husband Who Loved Me
#11
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Yang Ze, Tu Zhiying
Young girl writer Mu Xiaoxi time-travels to a sadistic novel she has written and must complete a mission before she can return home. But unexpectedly, because of her arrival, Qin Chuan, who originally had a miserable life, gains the ability to know Mu Xiaoxi's mind. With the help of the female protagonist's mind, he can foresee the future in advance, and their fates become entwined in a hilarious way!Please Don't Spoil Me
#12
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Zhang Miaoyi, Jin Xianzheng
After Yan Yiyi accidentally travels into the novel she wrote, she tries her best to stay in the cold palace in order to return to reality, but the emperor Qin Yu, who has never been close to women, becomes very interested in her.Love O'Clock
#13
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Peng Chuyue, Sharon Wang
In order to become a contracted author with Yu Shu publish house, the young author, He Zhen, uses an antique clock to please his editor-in-chief, Lu Yunzhi, who has a regular work schedule, but she happens to encounter a total solar eclipse while delivering the clock. The mysterious power of the antique clock is awakened and they are forced to exchange their biological clocks. In order to solve the various conditions brought about by the sudden change of biological clocks, the two enemies who insist on not seeing each other anymore have to start “trading”. As time goes by, Lu Yunzhi, who is aloof and unexpressive, becomes attracted to He Zhen and takes the initiative to pursue her, starting a fantasy and romantic sweet love affair with her.Love in Time
#14
Urban, Romance
Ren Yankai, Serena Cheng
Su Jian’an, an unfamous novel author, was caught in a family inheritance crisis. In order to continue her dream of writing novels, she had no choice but to sign a “contract marriage” with her high school rival, Lu Boyan, who has become a boss in the investment industry. With different characters and childhood misunderstandings, they started a “sweet cohabitation war”. At the same time, Lu Boyan also tried every possible way to intervene in Su Jian’an’s novel creation, hoping that Su Jian’an would find inspiration from himself. Their love for each other deepened during the cohabitation and creation process. But new crises from career and family came. In the end, they overcame many obstacles to usher in the success of love and career.The Love Equations
#15
Youth, School, Romance
Gong Jun, Liu Renyu
Zhou Xiao is a cute girl who is interesting in detective. She always likes to write some detective stories anonymously published on the Internet, so also gained a lot of fame. On the way to Nan Fang University to report, Zhou Xiao got lost, which brought a lot of trouble to Zhao Fanzhou, the senior in charge of picking up. In Zhao Fanzhou’s mind, Zhou Xiao is an absolute accident maker. However, When Zhao Fanzhou was just relieved to finally get rid of this “burden”, they were forced to be tied together again because of the reasoning club. As time goes by, Zhou Xiao’s straightforward character gradually made Zhao Fanzhou can’t help but attract by her. Although Zhou Xiao is a little dull, she also noticed the fervor in Zhao Fanzhou’s eyes when he looked at her. At this point, the intervention of a boy named Cai Yasi catalyzed the relationship between them…My Neighbour Can't Sleep
#16
Urban, Youth, Romance
Chen Yixin, Wang Zixin
Song Miduo, a single girl who vows to become a romance novelist, met pianist Xi Song, who became famous as a teenager, during her summer vacation from high school. Xi Song suffers from insomnia due to stress but can sleep peacefully next to Song Miduo. Song Miduo was determined to write a romantic novel based on Xi Song to get a chance to study in the Chinese Department. They reached a friendly and reciprocal agreement and started the “pillow plan” of sharing a bed. When the soft and dreamy girl meets the ascetic warm “cadre”, they walk side by side and reap not only love but also the crystallization of their dreams.The Night of the Comet
#17
Romance, Suspense, Sci-fi
Jason Fu, Melody Tang
Superstar Cheng Hao time-traveled to another parallel time due to a car accident, meeting and falling in love with the female reporter Lin Xiaoxiao.
