Is your story high-concept or low-concept? Understanding this difference can help you refine your pitch, strengthen your storytelling, and position your book effectively in the publishing industry.️ Overthinking Couch Topics: What makes a story high-concept What defines a low-concept story How to tell which one you’re writing and why it matters Examples from books and films to illustrate both conceptsAs always, I’ll share the latest publishing industry news, including trends, controversies, and shifts that could impact authors.7 Literary Conflicts Explained (Clip Show #11) - Writing BreakNew Jersey Star-Ledger will end print edition in 2025‘Sign our own death warrant’: Australian writers angry after Melbourne publisher asks them to sign AI agreements | Australian books | The GuardianDemand for page-turning ‘romantasy’ fuels boom for booksWaiting for the Paperback? Good Luck - WSJGains in the religion and adult fiction segments helped to offset softness in other areas, leading to a 6.5% sales increase at publishers who report to the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program.Free Style Sheet TemplatesFree Writing TipsMusic licensed from Storyblocks