How to Write a LOGLINE for Your Screenplay

You're gonna write a screenplay, or you've already written one, and now you need a logline. In this video, we give some screenwriting tips about what a logline is, when to write one, and what to include when you do. If you've written a script, you'll need a logline to get it in front of people. If you're thinking about writing a script, you'll want to make sure your movie idea is viable. And for these things, you need to know how to write a logline.

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[ahmedhasni]

I appreciate very much your defintion of the story, mainly the way you say it and the speed...I wish I do the same. I 'm looking forwards to hearing it in the videos to come. as for a logline, i wrote a complexe and awkward sentence , and now your formulae makes the goal of mc clearly stated and the rewriting deletes the irrelevant scenes, thanks

[bobwolf]

Thank you! This is a helpful and clear explanation, and has already helped me move on with my story.

[christinabriggs]

This helps so much. You rock. Thank you. This will help when I query

[badandy]

Great video. Really helped me nail the logline for my current projects. Thanks!

[info]

How to write a logline for multi-character Differents Roles /Multi stories in One line ??

[thecollective]

Bringing up the next question:
Would this be an acceptable log line or is it not... there?
"A young Marine that no one realizes is struggling with PTSD is trying to make it to the end of his enlistment without losing his mind or his career, or both."
BTW- Thanks for the Jump Start program you have. The prompts that you send me every day really gets the old brain bucket greased up and ready to start writing.

[GuyTheArtist]

I’ve been confused about this and I’m prone to over write everything.

[ironaspect]

What confuses me about loglines is whether or not you're revealing any twists. I often read ones that don't reveal the first big plot twist at all. Like, read the logline for The Sixth Sense...

[SansPur]

I've subscribed, but it would be easier to listen to you in future videos if you didn't have the background music.

[themarbleking]

Sorry, but the music on this makes me feel like I’m being lectured by a cokehead in a noisy club.