Turning Concepts into Gold
Break down what “high-concept” actually means, explore how to elevate your existing premise, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Ever pitched your novel and heard a polite “…interesting” instead of an enthusiastic “Send it now”? That’s the difference between a solid premise and a high-concept one—and in today’s market, high-concept is currency.
This live webinar is for writers who suspect their idea might be good… but also might be missing the sharp, irresistible edge that gets agents and editors to stop scrolling. Together, we’ll break down what “high-concept” actually means (hint: it’s not just hype), explore how to elevate your existing premise, and pressure-test your logline until it can hold up in any pitch room.
You’ll leave with a toolkit of concept-elevating strategies, fresh examples from across genres, and a punchy, polished logline that does more than summarize your book—it sells it.
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