Log lines
A log line is a brief summary of a novel, film, or story that provides a synopsis of the plot and an emotional "hook" to stimulate interest. Log lines are usually just a line or two and are a useful selling tool for pitching your book or film. Some writers like to create a log line before they begin a writing project, believing that if the idea is clear in a short form it will help them keep focused on the longer form.
Launch Story Planner Helper
The Killogator™, a Log Line Generation Formula
Graeme Shimmin’s Killogator™ log line formula helps create a perfect log line in a few easy steps.
10 min
10 min
The Snowflake Method story outline
The Snowflake Method builds your story from one line to a paragraph, and then more.
40 min
The Moral Premise
Not strictly speaking a log line, but a guiding principle to help you create a powerful story theme that guides your novel or script.
20 min
The Logline-inator
The Logline-inator is a machine for crunching story elements into a log line.
15 min
Who What Where log line
Who is your central character, what do they do? These questions will get you started on a log line.
20 min
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No Frills log line
If you don’t want any formulas or tips and just want to write your log line, this is the place.
10 min