Thursday, August 18, 2011

How to Write a Log Line

Although this process isn't the most glamorous part of screenwriting, it's immensely satisfying. Log lines are hugely important to screenwriters. Yes - of course it's possible to write without one, but we don't advise it. 

Why deny yourself the joy of a tight, compact concept? As you form your outline and write your draft, you'll find yourself referring back to the log line over and over again. It keeps you on track and will save you weeks - maybe months - of rewriting in the future.

SEE: Script Analysis.

1 comment:

Artemisia Coyle said...

This is quibbling, I know, but shouldn't this be title 'why you should write a logline'? There's not a whole lot of how-to here.