Write a kickass LOGLINE
Awesome Articles to help you write your logline
Logline Resources: We’ve searched the web for the best articles and videos so you don’t have to. We want to help you learn from the best how to write the most provocative logline for your screenplay: one that will earn you easy read requests when you query. Enjoy.
The Simple Guide to Writing a Logline
This Screencraft article by Ken Miyamoto gives the bare bones and some terrific ideas for writing loglines. You’ll find here a condensed version of everything you need to understand to
tackle your logline.
I Wrote a 120 Page Script But Can’t Write a Logline: The Construction Of A Logline
This 50+ page pdf act of generosity by Christopher Lockhart is a must read for every screenwriter. It includes a clear strategy and hundreds of examples.
101 Best Movie Loglines Screenwriters Can Learn From
Also from Screencraft, this rich logline list will inspire you.
How to write a logline: the ultimate step-by-step guide.
From Script Reader Pro, this in-depth article breaks down plenty of examples, including poor loglines with fixes.
How to Write a Logline Producers Won’t Pass On
Plenty of examples in this well-organized and super detailed piece from Studio Binder by AJ Unitas. There’s even an infographic to help you focus.
Vital Videos that go over logline creation strategies
There aren’t a lot of video resources available on the subject of writing to budget. Not yet. Perhaps the writers are so busy producing and directing that there’s no time to share their experience? Anyway, the few gems we’ve found will give you a leg up and some inspiration, alongside the articles.
The Inside Pitch Logline Workshop
This is a more than three-hour workshop with logline experts Christopher Lockhart and Ramesh Santanam that goes into painstaking detail about loglines. Long, yes, but you’ll come away much better prepared to write yours. Note: You’ll need to sign up for the Facebook group The Inside Pitch to get access to this free resource.
How to Write a Logline
Spend 15 minutes with Rocket Jump Film School and be entertained by the film clips while you learn some new tricks about logline writing.
Watch A Pro Screenwriter Create a Logline In 15 Minutes - Brooks Elms
Film Courage works with screenwriter Brooks Elms in this 26-minute video that breaks down the process and demonstrates how the pros do it.
How to Write a LOGLINE for Your Screenplay
The Big Red Stripe’s Jacob Michael was getting started on his educational YouTube channel for screenwriters about the same time (mid-pandemic) that we launched behind the scenes. He’s become one of our new go-to faves. He does a great job here of breaking down the logline task in 10 minutes.
Best Way to Start a Screenplay is to Write the Logline
Film Courage never disappoints. Listen to screenwriter Zach Zerries explain in 16 minutes why it’s a solid idea to write your logline first.