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High concept explained: Editor's Notes #288 May 29, 2019 |
Hello, Now I see that I should have been more specific. —Jane Wagner In this issue: 1. High concept explained 2. Tickled my funny bone 3. Interesting Web site 4. Writing prompt 5. A special offer 1. High concept explained I recently found the term high concept in a publication for writers. Since I’d never heard it before in spite of considering myself conversant with important topics regarding writing, I did some digging. I like to share, so here is high concept explained. First, if you’ve never heard of a high concept, relax. It’s a movie term, although it does seem to be creeping into the literary vocabulary. A high concept movie has two important characteristics:
Examples of high concept stories include the following:
PS. At the least, you will not be tempted to confuse the term high concept with the term literary fiction. Not the same thing at all. =========== 2.Tickled my funny bone Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken. =========== 3. Interesting Web site High concept is possibly more about marketing than about writing. If marketing interests you, you might like this site. https://www.sethgodin.com/ =========== 4. Writing prompt What scares you? Write about how you can conquer your nemesis. =========== 5. A special offer Start your summer with a new book cover design for your book! I am pleased to offer Editor’s Note subscribers a free ebook cover file with the purchase of a full paperback design. Email sjbarnesdesign@gmail.com and mention the code “EDITORSNOTES” for more details. =========== Join Writer's Helper Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WritersHelperEditor Follow me on Twitter @AudreytheEditor Link on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/audreyowen (Email me first so I know how you know me.) =========== If you know a writer who would appreciate receiving Editor's Notes, forward this issue. If someone has passed this on to you, you can get your own free subscription by signing up at https://www.writershelper.com/newsletter.html |
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