High Concept
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · 2 Mar 2018
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife
Now let's talk contemporaries and what I am drawn to in those so when you see my #MSWL, you'll know.First off, I need high concept. I am not often drawn to the contemporary that could be my everyday life. I need to escape so even if it is a real world setting, it is not my REAL WORLD.
Bridget Smith @bredalot · 2 Mar 2018
Bridget Smith @bredalot
I usually like a touch of magic, but lately I've been seeing a lot of queries that seemed like great high-concept contemporaries that turned into time travel or fantasy unexpectedly.So I guess my point is twofold: a) make sure you're signalling speculative elements right up front in your query, & b) send me more high-concept contemp!! #pubtip #mswl
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 26 Feb 2018
"Illustrated picture books (by professional illustrators) that are high concept and character-driven or nonfiction-based.” @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/
Ali Herring @HerringAli · 21 Feb 2018
Would love commercial high concept #MG, written in a literary style, that explores some important emotional competency for the characters (death, loss, catastrophe, violence, race, differences/disability, social justice, growing up, etc) contemp, fantasy, sci-fi, etc. #MSWL
Lauren’s the Worst (preorder now💁🏻♀️) @laurenspieller · 7 Feb 2018
I'd really love to find a high concept, literary middle grade novel, be it realistic or otherwise. Please, universe? #mswl
Rebecca Strauss @RebeccaLiterary · 25 Jan 2018
Plowing through queries & would love more contemporary romance, rom com & SFF! Excited for fun, fresh, high concept projects! #MSWL
Lydia Sharp ☕❤📚 @lydia_sharp · 12 Jan 2018
a basic #mswl tweet for new followers & a refresher for the rest of you
*mainly* I am seeking...
YA fantasy, any sub-genre
YA sci-fi, any sub-genre
YA contemp, anything from fluffy rom-com to dark thrillers
all must have a strong romantic element & a high concept hook
Hillary Jacobson @hillaryjacobson · 10 Jan 2018
Hillary Jacobson @hillaryjacobson
Always looking for my next great read.📚 manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hill… #MSWLI've updated my page for 2018! Always on the hunt. Send send send me your queries! #mswl
Pantera Press @PanteraPress · 31 Dec 2017
High-concept romance that sparks an intense emotional response with big issues that transcend normal romance #MSWL
Erica Bauman @Erica_Bauman · 30 Dec 2017
Erica Bauman @Erica_Bauman
I’m reopening to queries starting 1/2/18, so in anticipation I’m going to tweet out my #mswl...Over all, I’d love to see more:
-high concept MG and YA
-commercial adult fiction
-#ownvoices stories
-MCs with strong, distinct voices
-comedy across the board
-stories that break my heart and then put it back together
#mswl
Lauren’s the Worst (preorder now💁🏻♀️) @laurenspieller · 28 Dec 2017
I'm opening to queries again on 1/1/18. Here's what's at the top of my #MSWL for early 2018:
- high concept MG + YA
- #ownvoices projects in all categories
- funny female MCs
-a voicey, genre-bending Adult SFF series
For my full wishlist, check out: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laur…
Lauren’s the Worst (preorder now💁🏻♀️) @laurenspieller · 27 Dec 2017
I'm reopening to queries on 1/1/18! Here's my #MSWL: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laur…
Peter Knapp @petejknapp · 19 Dec 2017
High on my #MSWL for 2018: high concept MIDDLE GRADE! If you've written anything like THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, THE CANDYMAKERS, NEVERMOOR, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY, etc. then please query me! parkliterary.com/get-in-touch/
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 17 Dec 2017
"Middle Grade fantasy with excellent, unique world building. High concept. Series potential." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/
Aubrey Poole @TheAubreyPoole · 15 Dec 2017
Melissa @mposten
It's the thick of holiday bookselling season, and I ask myself one question over and over every day: where are the new YA books aimed at boys? 1/12#MSWL YA Fantasy. High Concept. No central romance (Ace/Aro welcome). Think: The Novice, Ranger's Apprentice, The Last Apprentice, Cinda Wiliams Chima, James Dashner.
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · 13 Nov 2017
"I am looking for illustrated picture books (by professional illustrators) that are high concept and character-driven (nothing didactic)." @msmariavicente #MSWL mariavicente.com/representation/
Brian Geffen @Brian_Geffen · 7 Nov 2017
Kristin Nelson @agentkristinNLA
Agents want a high-concept story. What does that mean & can u land agent w/o? @DanielleBurby answers: ow.ly/84ah30gqjCM #PubRantsPosts pic.twitter.com/PewlFhPJ66A great post by @DanielleBurby on what "high concept" means. (Agent friends, pls send me your voicey high-concept YA and MG, please!) #MSWL
Kelsey Horton @KelseyMHorton · 31 Oct 2017
I'd really love a high-concept, aspirational romance. Think To All the Boys I've Loved Before and 13 Little Blue Envelopes #MSWL
Kimberley Atkins @kimberleyatkins · 5 Oct 2017
#MSWL A contemporary high-concept love story like #OneDay or #MissYou or #MeBeforeYou by an Australian author. Ideally it will make me cry.
Taylor Haggerty @tayhaggerty · 21 Sep 2017
Hi #amquerying authors! I'm in the mood to fall in love.😍 Send me your high concept women's fiction, contemporary romance & romcoms. #MSWL