Concept is King!

If you are an unknown writer looking to get noticed in the industry, be it by potential reps or screenwriting competitions, having a unique, intriguing standout concept power your screenplay or pilot is going to make all the difference when it comes to cracking open those doors!

[@Slushboxx]

Thanks, Lee.

[@gilalan150]

thank you

[@SeanFoyMakesMovies]

always great info and insights!

[@OctaviaRandolph]

Amen to concept. I am a novelist, and find so many beginning writers have little or no idea of what their books are truly about - what question their book is asking of its characters, its readers - and of the author herself. The identification of concept goes hand in hand with underlying theme, and is essential for the creator to understand, and readily articulate.

[@StephenHoover-z8u]

Always informative. Thank you.

[@sheilarinear6893]

Excellent advice as always! Thanks, Lee!

[@margaretr4211]

I think it would be extremely helpful if you give examples. I think we all know we need to write something with a concept that stands out -- but how do we know when we have a killer idea?

[@OhtheSuffering]

Most "killer ideas" will be high concept. Easily described, and fairly easy to imagine what plot points will be involved and what will be seen for the duration of the film/show.

[@leejessup5299]

For more on this, check out the case study vid I did on COURT 17 by Elad Ziv. It illustrates my point perfectly. ua-cam.com/video/VRT8LoY2fpc/v-deo.html

[@margaretr4211]

@@leejessup5299 Perfect! Thank you!

[@toddprepsky1203]

What do we need to do to get access to the 2024 Blacklist?

[@leejessup5299]

email me! lee (at) leejessup.com

[@toddprepsky1203]

@@leejessup5299 Done! Thank you!