The Book Editor Show

Is your draft still need more work but you just can't find the motivation to do it? Have you ever felt you couldn't stand to edit one more word? This is your show. Learn practical ways to stay motivated or find new motivation to go back and get your editing done.   http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/

From idea to publication in only 90 days? Is it possible? Bryan Cohen released his first fiction book, Ted Saves the World,  in July of 2014. Today he is about to release his fourth. Join Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley as the discuss with Bryan the mindset and tools needed to edit  a running series and how to get it done on a tight release schedule. Bryan shares his week by week schedule from idea to publication.   This is one podcast you don’t want to miss.

From when to use an adverb to knowing how formal to take your language, line editing can be overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. Join Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley as they talk with line editor Ariel Waite and get the inside scoop on how to make the best use of each line and create the best book possible. http://www.raveninternationalpublishing.com/ http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/

In school you learn to write by all the rules. The rules of style and the rules of your instructor. All these rules can bury an author's voice. Cindy Bennett gives you the inside information on how to bring that voice back out so you're not lost in a crowd of monotone.

This week join special guest Dennis Nappi II, author of, Service, A Soldier's Journey. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley talk with Dennis about the difficulties of Non-Fiction editing and delivering the right message.

Part four of four in the editing tips series. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley discuss seven actionable Plot Tips you can put right to work. These tips include:   Pacing Tension and Mystery Endings Perspective change Exposition Chapter starts and ends Plot structures

Continuing with part three of the four part series on editing tips. This week Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley give you six great tips that you can use right now to edit your book for tighter character development and emotional arc. http://www.thebookeditorshow.com/ http://www.raveninternationalpublishing.com/

Is passive voice driving you mad? Are adverbs running wild through your pages? Does it feel like it will never end? Line editing doesn't have to be a daunting task. Take each of the seven tips presented by Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley and put them to work today. This is the second in a four part series on editing tips. the Book Editor Show

Take action today to strengthen your work with 7 these book editing tips.  This is the first in a four part series on editing tips. These have been designed to make it easy for you to put them right into action. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley give you seven actionable tips that you can put to work today.

Are your beta readers coming back with reports of holes in your story? Are there areas where logic seems to vanish?Learn how to do Substantive Book Editing and make all those troubles go away.Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley discuss the merits of Substantive Book Editing and how it can be used to fix the plot holes and connect your story together so readers never feel at a loss for what just happened.

A good editor will help you place the punctuation, a great editor will help you tell the best story possible. Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley help you know what to look for when seeking out an editor and guide you around the pitfalls that will end up costing you time, money and reader confidence.

Writing your novel using scenes is being thrown around the web on a regular basis. What does it mean and where did it come from? in 1965 Dwight Swain wrote a book, Techniques of the Selling Writer. The fact that people pull from this today is a good sign that it contains some good information. Well, at least one nugget. Scenes and Sequels.  Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley will teach you how to incorporate this simple technique into your editing toolbox. It will help you make fast sense of your structure and show you what is dead weight.

An emotional character arc is the best way to connect your reader to your story. In episode 009 you will learn how to build these the right way for the greatest impact. Join Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley as they dig deep into the core of your protagonist.

You've finished your first draft, now what? First drafts are often clunky and feel overwhelming to tackle. But just finishing it means you had the drive to write an entire novel. The second draft is where the real fun begins.  In Episode 008 you will learn how to tackle the second draft by using techniques that will cut out months of spinning your editing wheels. Have a real plan and get to work on making great art.

Words can give your writing multiple meaning or just lay there flat. It's up to you to make sure the words are the best choice possible. In Episode 007 Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley give you the tools to make better word choices. They discuss what words to use to instantly put a picture into someones mind without saying too much.Learn to re-write a sentence for maximum impact and where those should reside in your novel.Novel editing doesn't have to be hard if you bring the right tools to the job.

Every story needs to keep the reader engaged. Two ways to do this is through mystery and tension. On episode 006 Clark Chamberlain talks with long time editor Tristi Pinkston on ways to add the right about of mystery and tension to your novel.

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley dissect the meaning of a chapter. They will look at what it can include, how to assemble it, getting chapters to cue in readers and how to use chapters to tell mini-stories.

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley show you how to build a better character. Understand the roles characters can play in a novel and how to get the most out of them. Learn techniques to improve your characters for readers to connect with. Develop believable character arcs for your main characters while making memorable minor characters.

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley discus the art of pacing. Learn how to structure dialogue, paragraphs and sentences for better reader engagement.

Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley explain the basics of structuring your novel by examining the common and uncommon methods of plot design. Learn how to:   Start your story at the optimal moment Build tension and excitement Create islands for readers to recuperate  Increase your writing productivity through plot