The Book Editor Show

As we continue our exploration of plot we examine the Subplot also called the B Story. We look at the importance of subplot and give examples from books that aren't Harry Potter! We also share an easy method to check if your subplot actually matters and how to fix it or cut it entirely. Don't forget to visit https://thebookeditorshow.com/outline/ to learn how outlines can help you Write Faster, Gain Readers, and Crush Doubt.

We tried once before and the twisted knot of plot versus story structure was too much to be undone. Today we do it right! If you want to writer faster, gain readers, and crush doubt check out Ironclad Outline, the original and still the best outline process. Today you can make Ironclad Outline part of your process for only $150 visit https://thebookeditorshow.com/outline/

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley are back discussing what it's like to live in a car for a year, returning to school, and where the show will be going next. https://thebookeditorshow.com/

What could you do if you eliminated your negative self talk? How much more could you write and publish if you weren't being held back by limiting beliefs? Editing story isn't limited to the words on a page, you have the power to edit your life story. When you edit your life story you will find new creative strength you never knew you had. Listen to take more control of your life and your creative work.

How to choose the right point of view for your story. POV is the ultimate storyteller, and an expert storyteller will choose which parts to emphasis or even leave out depending on both the audience and the story being told. From Clark Chamberlain's breakout course Advanced Novel Writing with Harry Potter, you will learn all about 1st person, 2nd person, and 3rd person plus how to match past or present tense to the POV. To listen to the rest of this top rated course got to: https://thebookeditorshow.com/potter

Why does the first act of Thor Ragnarok work? What lessons can you learn to edit your own work? How to use elements in your story world to make fans love you, and what you need to do to take it all away from your powerful protagonist. Want to make your first act better? Use an Ironclad Outline as your first stop in developmental editing: http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/devedit/

Why does the new movie Wonder Woman work? Is it Gal Gadot? Is it the special effects? Maybe, just maybe it's because the story is so solid. Join Clark Chamberlain as he explores act 1 of the new Wonder Woman film. Spoiler alert! https://www.thebookeditorshow.com/devedit/

Welcome to the Book Editor Show, today I'll be talking about developmental editing, what is and why you need it. And introducing Ironclad Outlines by Clark Chamberlain. https://www.thebookeditorshow.com/devedit/

Fiction Vortex's David Mark Brown and Michael C Cluff join Clark Chamberlain to discuss their writing collaboration and what it's like to edit in a storyverse. Get 50% off Clark's new course: Advanced Novel Writing with Harry Potter. Use the coupon TBESFAN2017 at checkout. http://thebookeditorshow.com/potter

Are you ready to take that next step in your writing life? Are you ready to make 2017 the year you get published? Then you're in the right spot.  Today Clark and Peter discuss what you should consider when submitting to agents and publishers, what the current publishing trends are, and how to leverage professional ethics to get a foot in the door. Please click here and sign up for the full webinar Get Published in 2017

Peter Turley is Back!!! Learn to edit your setting into one filled with terror that will keep your reader up all night. Choose powerful words that conjure images. Grab secrets from the silver screen to use on the page. Make the most of the new year with our 30 day challenge! http://www.90daychallenge.website/

What is the best type of sacrifice a character can make? When does it work to kill of a character, including your protagonist? How is the best way to leverage these emotional acts to connect with the reader? Find out this an more today with Clark Chamberlain.  http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Three is the magic number. We can see the number represented through life and story. Today Clark Chamberlain leads you through an easy to use method to take the power of three and edit your work. From character relationships, try/fail cycles, additional problems, and even protagonist choice you can see how powerful the use of three will be in your book. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Have you finished your fantasy manuscript or maybe you've finally decided to write your space odyssey for NaNoWriMo or you want to put the final touches on your present day story that takes place in the strange land of Idaho whichever the case these tools will help you sort through your world building. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley give you three exercises that will help you edit your world building masterpiece in ways you hadn't thought of before. Writership's Leslie Watts created these exercises for part of the World Building Bible Journal. Take a vacation with the Orcs or witness the secular founding of your world's first civilization these exercises keep you thinking and re-framing what is important for the reader or author to know. http://bit.ly/2f0GvXi Clark and Peter are testing their membership site and need some help. The first 50 friends of the Book Editor Show will get Clark's premier course on writing, a $99 value, FREE! Just give feedback on what is and isn't working

Making Monsters: a World Building Bible Creature Feature.  We're talking all about monsters, creatures and aliens. How you can make yours unique by examining the world they live in and turning an old idea on its head. This is part one in our world building bible month to get you ready for NaNoWriMo. Also check out Writership.org for more world building you can use in your manuscript. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Does it matter if you use flashbacks in 1st person present tense? Do you know who your POV character is telling the story to in past tense? Would you like to add two new effective techniques to your writer's toolkit? Did you ever notice the dwarf in Jane Austin's books? Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley teach you how to look at storyteller and tense to assist you in editing your 1st person POV manuscript.

Have you finished your nonfiction manuscript? Ready to polish it up before you publish? Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley have 4 tips that will set you on the right path, get your nonfiction book ready, and keep you out of legal trouble.

Here's a blast from the past! I was teaching class the other day and found out that Peter and I never released the final episode on the Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker. This episode is all about The Rebirth. Rebirth is all about the main character making a huge change in their life. Although dynamic change may be a subplot in many stories in The Rebirth plot it is the main focus. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Short stories are an excellent road to traditional publication, but only if you understand how to give the publisher what they want. On this show we'll give you clear methods to improve your short stories and that you can put to work today. Join Clark Chamberlain and guest host Leslie Watts as they guide you through the editing waters of the short story. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Clark Chamberlain is joined by Writership's Leslie Watts. They discuss what character desire is, how to use and abuse it, when desire changes in the story, being true to desire, when desire and plot clash, and how to edit each situation. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

If you want to have readers continuing to turn the page they need to have a reason. Raising the stakes in your manuscript will give them that reason. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley give you clear ways to increase the problems for your characters and plot. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Are you looking for a great book to help you edit your manuscript? Want to take the reading world by storm? Then check out this review of Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass. One of the important elements you'll find in this book is connecting with your reader at an emotional level. Click here to download a worksheet to help you.  http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley discuss how to edit the major Point of View styles: including 1st person, 3rd limited, and 3rd omniscient. Learn what to keep and what to change in your POV and deliver a smooth reading experience. http://thebookeditorshow.com/

Every genre brings a unique aspect to editing. Fantasy is no different. From plot types, extensive world building, character arcs, and much more. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley look at the three elements each fantasy author must pay attention to in their editing process. http://thebookeditorshow.com/

No matter what sub-genre of thriller you write there are three elements that must be found in your work to make it a success. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley share what those three elements are and how to edit them in your thriller manuscript. http://thebookeditorshow.com/

Join us today as we look at the world of screenwriting with Jacob Larch.  www.TheBookEditorShow.com

In today's show Peter Turley and Leslie Watts discuss how to make your first 20 pages showcase the best of your work. If you've wondered what the do's and dont's are for those first crucial pages, this is not a show to miss!

Writing and editing dialogue is a tricky business! But fear not, we're here to help wrestle those words into line. Join Peter Turley and Leslie Watts as they discuss what to avoid when writing dialogue and give you some great tips on how to write compelling dialogue that lives and breathes. For Leslie's Quick Sheet on Punctuating Dialogue head to https://www.dropbox.com/s/a0btz3ydv6un0ts/Dialogue%20Punctuation%20Sheet.pdf?dl=0

Can taking the time to journal really help boost your creativity, help you be more productive, and find contentment in your life? Find out on today's show. Don't forget this is your last chance to grab Punch them in the Gut: Writing Fiction with Emotional Impact for 90% off! The best $10 dollar investment you can make for your writing. http://www.raveninternationalpublishing.com/punch

Self-editing is an important skill for writers and authors of every level. It will never replace having a great editor work on your book with you, but it will make you more proficient and should save you money. Today we review Self-Editing for Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King. Is this the right book for you? How can it help you fix the common problems and help you tackle the complex issues of editing in your work? Today's show is brought to you by Punch them in the Gut: Writing Fiction with Emotional Impact. Get 90% off when you take the course today for only $10. by clicking this link: http://www.raveninternationalpublishing.com/punch

Joanna Penn discusses what it takes to be successful in the publishing industry today and the future to come, and what an important role editors play in that success. This was an excellent show. Both Peter and I are grateful to have such an incredible thought leader in our industry take the time to share her philosophies with us. Listen to this episode; you'll be glad you did. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/the-secret-to-emotionally-connect-with-your-reader/

Today we are sharing three of the biggest pitfalls to avoid when worldbuilding. We will also talk about how worldbuilding isn't just for sci-fi and fantasy genres. http://thebookeditorshow.com/

We're bringing you 7 actionable tips to make your setting the best it can be. No more mismatched character and place, how to stop dumping setting on your reader in the first paragraph, and much much more. http://thebookeditorshow.com/

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley review Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell. In this review you'll learn some of the gems found in this book, how to put them to work for you and why this book should be on your shelf. http://thebookeditorshow.com/

Peter and I have made a 90 day challenge to take the book editor from sporadic to dependable. We'll walk you through how we're doing this and how you can put it to work for your professional writing life. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603242476660465/ http://thebookeditorshow.com/

What is proofreading? How is proofreading different than line editing? How can you use proofreading to improve your own work? Does software exist that works?Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley will answer these questions and more on this episode of the Book Editor Show. Also drop by the website to win sweet books on editing: http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/

We get questions from time to time that make great topics for shows, we also get questions that need to be answered but don't need an entire show. Today we are doing our first Q&A show. We are looking at: How To Write a Synopsis killing Main Characters Deciding Which Book to Write First We hope you enjoy and if you have a question you wanted answered please ask us at theBookEditorShow.com

Today Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley discuss the importance of understanding the roles authors and editors agree to when working together.  What should you expect from an editor? How should you treat authors? What about deadlines? Is the editor always right? We want your feedback on the show, did we miss anything? http://thebookeditorshow.com/

When your story is absent of these three elements your story can fall flat. Learn how to use them and edit them into your work.

Today on the Book Editor Show, Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley give you the tools you need to generate the best idea for your story, and how to drop story lines that aren't working in your book.http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/

Join Clark Chamberlain, Peter Turley and their special guest editor Leslie Watts as they examine the importance of Developmental Editing. They'll give you insights into how to use it right and if your not using Developmental Editing why you should.http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/http://www.writership.org/bookeditorshow

Catching up and sharing what's been going on over the past two months. Also, Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley share their plans for 2016, book projects, teaching and a brand new course on editing! Click here to check out Peter's Udemy class Change your Life: Powerful Steps to Personal Transformation. And click here to take a look at Clark's course Punch them in the Gut: Writing Fiction with Emotional Impact. And grab a copy of Hank Hudson for free! Amazon Apple Nook Kobo

A special audio share from a class Clark Chamberlain recently taught on how to write a novel in just 30 days. Get the handout here at https://www.dropbox.com/s/g51eqkkib4t9ygh/Tell%20the%20Story%20Write%20a%20Novel%20in%2030%20days.pdf?dl=0

It's that crazy time of year again when writers from all over the world start feverishly putting words to paper. The goal: 50,000 word novel by the end of November.Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley have put together their 10 best survival tips so that you can get through November intact. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/ #nanowrimo #amwriting #nanotips

If you edit by yourself the chance of missing plot holes and errors goes up. But taking every idea for change that is suggested isn't the best idea either. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley talk with author M. Todd Gallowglas about how to get the most from your critique groups and beta readers and if writing groups are worthwhile.http://thebookeditorshow.com/

Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of short stories? Feel like the short stories you've written just aren't standing out? Want to give your short story the best possible edit? Then join Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley as they talk to the master of the short story, Gregory Norris.http://thebookeditorshow.com/

The seven basic plots, part six, the tragedy. What should be included? What can be cut? Why isn't it used more? What is the right audience?Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley talk about all this and more.

Today Clark Chamberlain and Perter Turley continue their series on Booker's Seven Basic Plots. The Comedy will be familiar to anyone who has ever seen a romantic comedy. Comedy isn't always about jokes. It lets you open up difficult subjects and dig deep into the problems of a person's life. See how best to tackle editing this type of plot and if it fits your latest work.

Today Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley take a look at the Voyage and Return. This magical plot will take readers to a world of amazement and place them head to head against an unseen evil. Is it the plot of your book? Find out if it is and how you can edit it it to perfection.

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley show you how to edit the seven core plots from Christopher Booker's book the Seven Basic Plots. This episode they will be examining the quest. What do you need to include, what are the main elements, what can you change or combine?