on Writers Helping Writers:
Half-baked ideas are everywhere in the spec pile. But what does ‘half-baked’ mean? After all, whether a script reader, agent’s assistant or intern LIKES the idea behind a story is another matter. Let’s look to the dictionary to agree on a definition …
Half-Baked
Adjective. Not fully thought through; lacking a sound basis.
“a half-baked conspiracy theory”
Synonyms: undeveloped, unformed, not fully developed.
So, we agree we are not talking about personal preference. Instead, when we say a story has a ‘half-baked’ idea, we mean it is ‘not fully thought through.’ Like a cake recipe, something got missed out … It’s lacking, not quite whole.
Good advice. I’ve been dealing with a half-baked idea for so long that it’s growing mold around the edges. But hasn’t gone past my critique group (who are pushing for a resolution).
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