Loglines: K.I.S.S.: Mark's Resource Roundup

This post is part of a weekly roundup of screenwriter resources, presented to you by Mark Bedard.

When it comes to loglines, we as writers tend to confuse them with either a tagline or a synopsis. Both miss the mark. This is where the "KISS" principle comes in handy. You know the one: Keep It Simple, Screenwriter. The principle recognizes that execs, managers, agents, et al. want loglines that are simple and easy to understand.

Two to three short sentences will suffice. If you have trouble distilling your script into a brief description then think of writing a logline like writing a haiku. Limit yourself to as few words as possible. Our very own Erica Bardin during one of her many excellent “banters” challenged us to describe our project with only five words. Start from that foundation and build out.

Keep on writing,

Mark

Resource Links:

http://www.raindance.org/10-tips-for-writing-loglines/

http://noamkroll.com/an-easy-guide-to-writing-the-perfect-logine-why-its-as-important-as-your-screenplay

https://www.inktip.com/tips-loglines.php

Parting Thought: “If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough”. – Albert Einstein

Is your logline and script in a pretty good place, but you just need a chance to hear it out loud? There are still a couple of spots available for our "Live Table Reads" with manager Christ Deckard on 4/27! Sign up for screenwriting table reads!