October 18, 2011
Something fun going on right now. A chance to help drive traffic between your site, my site, beloved teacher Martha Alderson’s (of Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple fame) and her publisher’s. Martha’s new book: The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master
You’ve heard of authors going on book tours? These days, authors go on blog tours too! Tonight Martha will be at Capitola Book Café, but, DURING THE DAY October 18, 2011, she’ll be touring here at my blog!!! So, say hello to Martha, ask her a question about your plotline if you like… by submitting a comment to this post. How to do this? Follow instructions below photo of Martha. Be sure to key in your URL to broadcast yourselves. I will conduct a drawing by the end of the week and one of you hardworking writers will win Martha’s new book.
Beloved Martha aka the Plot Whisperer! Thank you so much for gracing my blog today. I’ve been having so much fun inviting writers to join us today. I’m serving cyberspace green tea and brown rice toast with butter.
I know you’ll be at Capitola Book Cafe tonight (in body), but, for the next few hours, we get to have you here!!!! Sincerely, Writing Career Coach Teresa
Writers, You go ahead and . . .
- Click on the blue header (title bar) of this post
- Scroll down until you see boxes and fill in the boxes (you do need an email address to submit questions/comments; if you have a website/blog, do promote it by keying in the address)
- After you fill in the boxes, you might want to keep a copy of your question/comment before clicking the “submit comment” button.
If Martha can’t get to all the submissions on this blog today, I’ll keep track of your submissions and notify Martha so that she can respond within this week. On October 22, 2011 I will put your names in a drawing to win a copy of Martha’s new book! The winner will get an email from me (at which time you can give me your shipping address).
I am so excited about Martha’s new book; I am a better manuscript consultant for having studied it.
And, Martha’s examples of Energetic Markers have given me the sparks to re-plot and rewrite my second novel. If not for Martha’s teachings, my first novel Love Made of Heart wouldn’t be where she is today–in libraries; archived at the San Francisco History Center; chosen by teachers in colleges and universities as required reading; attracting a steady flow of readers/fans; being my passport to speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves. Because I write about sobering issues (mental illness, stigmas, second-hand violence, physical abuse), my weaving the thematic threads and using the energetic markers to knot the threads result in delivery of a compelling story. Plot Whisperer Martha, I humbly thank you!
This is the 5-star review I wrote on Amazon:
Whether you’re writing your first book or your tenth, you deserve tools to make your story engaging, from first page to last. Also you deserve to gain such tools from a seasoned teacher who genuinely cares about helping authors. In The Plot Whisperer, Martha Alderson (of Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple fame) shows you how to create a sensational tri-level plotline that carries thematic significance. Obi-wan Kenobi showed Luke Skywalker how to trust The Force; Plot Whisperer shows us (writers & editors) how to grasp Energetic Markers. Alderson says: “Like signposts, Energetic Markers identify four major turning points in every story.”
In every story—be it a novel, memoir, biography, screenplay, essay, or picture book.
I am so excited about this book–for my clients–for myself. I recommend that you gift yourself The Plot Whisperer if:
* You have a story in your heart and want help in seeing the big picture
* You were on a roll writing the first half of your book, but lost energy or feeling overwhelmed in the middle
* You have the first draft or the umpteenth draft of the entire project; and you’re asking yourself “Do I really have a memorable page-turner?”
* You’re ready to pitch to agents or publishers, and, you want that last litmus test
This empowering book helps you acquire secrets of story-structure and gain personal energy in order to survive and thrive the writing journey. The Plot Whisperer gives you hope–after all, aren’t you the protagonist too? May the Energetic Markers be with you!
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Guess what? Also, I use Martha’s plot methods for my prescriptive nonfiction (how-to books). Build and sustain page-turning-energy for any genre.
Also visit The Plot Whisperer’s blog – what treasures!
Remember to click on the blue header (title bar) of this post to introduce yourselves to The Plot Whisperer.
You can get Martha’s book for yourself and your dear writing buddies by asking your favorite bookseller, going to her publisher Adams Media, or from Amazon. And, when you write reviews on Amazon and other sites, you’re helping yourself build your platform and fanbase.
“Reach out, not stress out, when pursuing your dreams!”
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung-Ryan
Writing Career Coach/Manuscript Consultant
author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (print edition & eBook edition)
Author of Love Made of Heart (inspires adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas and find resources for their families)
Thank you, Margie!!
How generous and kind of you to share my help with others.
For shorter pieces, I recommend the same process of breaking the piece into it’s parts — beginning (1/4), middle (1/2), end (1/4) and then identifying where the energy rises and falls and compare that to the Universal Story.
Try it. I bet you’re pleasantly surprised!
The blue title bar doesn’t seem to work. Thanks so much for your post. I’ve subscribed to make sure I receive future posts.
Heather
Hi Karyn,
Lucky you and lucky Teresa!
Fun to hear from you.
fondly,
martha
Sounds like a great resource for writers.Good luck with it.
I’m told by many I’ve written a page turner, but maybe that was luck? I’m on the sequel now–will have to read your book.
Carol Sheldon
author of MOTHER LODE, an historical mystery, in which secrects lie as deep as the copper this community thrives on.
Heather, I’m sorry that the blue title bar of this post http://lovemadeofheart.com/blog/writers-invited-to-camp-out-here-the-plot-whisperer-martha-alderson-to-arrive-october-18-2011-on-blog-tour/ didn’t work. Thank you for subscribing to my post. Thank you for participating during Plot Whisperer’s blog tour. I send you write-wishes as you work on your memoir. Sincerely, Writing Career Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
I absolutely love what you’re doing here. I’m sorry that I was too late to really get in on the goodies! (Does anyone one use the word “goodies” anymore?) Well, you’re blasing the goodies, and I think you’re marvelous. If those memoir writers out there need a boost, check out my blog – http://www.telltalesouls.com. Keep whispering the good work…
Lynn, thank you for visiting my blog and seeing what happened on October 18, 2011 when other talented writers were here to celebrate The Plot Whisperer. I cheer for you, your books, your classes, your blog http://www.telltalesouls.com/
Sincerely,
Teresa LeYung-Ryan, author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW
This is very cool! The introduction in Martha’s book that I’ve read has more real info and inspiration, than in many other resources. Martha, thank you and such good timing too, right before NaNoWriMo!
“Obi-Wan Kenobi of Story-Plotlines”… I love that! And just what I need, too. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope! LOL (can’t resist).
Seriously, her tips have been very valuable to my writing.
Hi, Maricar, I’ll let The Plot Whisperer know what you said in your comment. She’ll be pleased. Thank you for commenting.
Sincerely,
Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan
http://writingcoachteresa.com
author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW
How I need the whispering from The Plot Whisperer! Thanks
Hello, Maricar & Martha!
Sorry I am late in coming to the party. Can’t wait to get my hands on the book. I need to find a different way to approach writing, and this might be just the way! I have very high hopes.
Dawn Dixon
I’m new at all this and am working on my plotting — thank you for all the information and inspiration !!!
Carla, thank you for posting your comment.
Do you know that Plot Whisperer Martha has a Plot Tip Ezine that you could subscribe to? http://www.blockbusterplots.com/contact.html
Happy Writing & Plotting!
Coach Teresa
manuscript consultant
Let Coach Teresa show you how to identify themes and archetypes in your manuscript.
http://www.WritingCoachTeresa.com
Dawn, thank you for posting your comment.
Do you know that Plot Whisperer Martha has a Plot Tip Ezine that you could subscribe to? http://www.blockbusterplots.com/contact.html
Happy Writing & Plotting!
Coach Teresa
manuscript consultant
Let Coach Teresa show you how to identify themes and archetypes in your manuscript.
http://www.WritingCoachTeresa.com
Why oh why didn’t I discover Martha earlier? I’m going to sign up for the Plot Tip Ezine, and meanwhile, I tip my hat to Twitter.