The Book Editor Show

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.