High Concept Defined

High Concept Defined

The words “high concept” are tossed about on the Internet seas with increasing frequency, but even some seasoned writers scratch their heads. High concept sounds exciting—and really desirable—until some novel writers are asked to define it. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s discuss exactly what High Concept means to novelists and why we should employ one […]

Nonfiction Concepts

As a writer who’s published both fiction and nonfiction, I’ve seen firsthand the similarities and differences. While many may believe that nonfiction is not as creative as fiction, I find that a good nonfiction book must, as with a novel, begin with a creative concept.Writing Tip for Today: You’re in the Concept Stage of planning a […]