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16) Don’t write a low-concept or no-concept idea unless your character writing is literally at an A+ level – Writing something Low concept (Sentimental Value) or no concept (Sorry, Baby) is like showing up at a glitzy Hollywood party dressed in a t-shirt and sweats. But if you have the charm and personality to be the life of the party, you can make it work. Same thing with screenplays. These low concepts get NO SCRIPT REQUESTS. But if you write amazing memorable captivating interesting deep characters, then the tiny portion of people who do read your script will fall in love with it and recommend it to others. But even if the characters are only B or B+, it will never be enough to override a low or no-concept idea. What’s “A+ character writing?” Mike White.