Author Heather McCorkle

Here is an abbreviated recap of Monday's Writer's Road chat on high concept (highlights only). Heather McCorkle Think of high concept as something that would be a blockbuster if it were a movie. #WritersRoad @HeatherMcCorkle : When you write a novel you shouldn't try a high concept. Either it is, or it isn't. Let the story decide Krissi Dallas  High concept is a story that when pitched immediately creates an image or interest for the reader based on concept alone. #writersroad Tina Moss   High concept always feels like something described after the fact i.e. after it becomes a bestseller. #writersroad Heather McCorkle Think of high concept this way: Something with a deeper meaning, a richer story, possibly a lesson or visceral reaction. #WritersRoad TS Tate (Tee)   From #TheShark "High concept means you can explain the book without actually ever talking about the content." #writersroad Heather McCorkle  to  @teetate Yes! Like a Twitter pitc...