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What Is 'High-Concept' Fiction, And How Can I Write It? - A rainbow springs from an author's hand.
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Rebecca Langley

What Is ‘High-Concept’ Fiction, And How Can I Write It?

Most authors who have tried to get published have heard of high-concept fiction, though the concept (pun totally intended) can be a little fuzzy. Let’s talk about what ‘high concept’ means and how you can make it part of your writing repertoire. ‘High concept’ defined The idea is fairly simple: high-concept writing places high value

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How To Make The Most Of Your Research Trip - An author sets off on a trip, maps and notes spilling from two suitcases.
Writing
Paige Duke

How To Make The Most Of Your Research Trip

Many travelers tramp through Europe like they’re visiting the cultural zoo. “Ooh, that guy in lederhosen yodeled! Excuse me, could you do that again in the sunshine so I can get a good picture?” It’s important to stow your camera, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy the real thing. – Rick Steves, ‘Becoming a Temporary

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When Choosing Your Title First Is The Right Thing To Do - Someone opens a book titled 'Pandas' only to find it's about teddy bears.
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Robert Wood

When Choosing Your Title First Is The Right Thing To Do

Titles are intrinsic to a book’s identity – it’s almost impossible to talk about a work without giving it a name – so it can be jarring to realize that, in most cases, they’re the last thing to be added. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t do things differently, and there are good arguments

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5 Ways Ta-Nehisi Coates Can Help You Improve Your Writing - Ta-Nehisi Coates waves, the Black Panther leaping from his thought bubble.
Writing
Fred Johnson

5 Ways Ta-Nehisi Coates Can Help You Improve Your Writing

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ story is an odd one. Until 2008, he was a modestly successful journalist writing for papers including The Washington City Paper and Time. But soon after, his Atlantic column and wildly successful blog culminated in the publication of his first memoir, The Beautiful Struggle. After attempting to pick up where celebrated author, essayist,

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