How to ACTUALLY Write a Logline
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- See 21 IMDb loglines broken down and rewritten: www.practicalscreenwriting.co...
Note to my followers:
Hey everyone. I know I haven't put out a video in three months, but I'm finally back!
Lots of crazy ups and downs going on in the background of my life and with this TH-cam channel, however I will now be back on the channel for the long term. No more long breaks between videos.
I appreciate all of you who have gone on this journey with me. I mean it when I say that this is only the beginning. I have great videos coming your way so stay tuned to the channel. Thank you so much for watching for all this time.
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See 21 IMDb loglines broken down and rewritten: www.practicalscreenwriting.com/loglines
I am writing a script about 4 Differents characters Struggling like a LUDO film.. How to write a logline in one sentence?? it's very difficult..can u help me! ????
Woah! This is legitimately the best, most thoughtful presentation on loglines I’ve ever watched/read!!
Side note: so glad to see you’re back, Tyler.
Glad you liked it! I'm happy to be back. New videos will be coming out regularly from this point forward. Keep an eye out over the next couple weeks for the next one.
@@TylerMowery Exciting! Will do!
Yes! It also benefits those of us who outline.
@@TylerMowery YES YES YEEESSSS!!!!!
Tyler is the best teacher ive ever had
I appreciate that!
Like high school Advanced Placement English!! Or maybe undergraduate freshman college English. Also, loglines are often kept "secret" by agencies offering new material (from the public) to studios
He’s not playing around, back after months and still drops a couple of minutes with more value than 90% of other videos.
Good to see you comment Ahmed!
He's alive 😂
Back from the dead!
I have written 32 loglines due to this video,
Thank you Tyler sir, never stop posting
Well constructed and to the point. I really like how you got rid of "The Antagonist" part, where it is a must-have in most logline formulas. Truth is it works very well without it. Thank you.
The timing is just perfect, I made my logline in under 5 minutes with these 4 rules, amazing, will try several others before choosing the perfect one, thanks
Fantastic!
Excellent stuff! The "two sides to the conflict" aspect really sets your approach to loglines apart as a writing and brainstorming tool rather than a marketing afterthought.
I've watched a ton of videos on screenwriting concerning loglines, many by seasoned professionals and I have to say this is hands down the best explanation I've seen to date.
Tip for a vídeo: how to write a premise for a movie or a tv series.
Great vídeo, Tyler. Welcome back.
qucik anwser reuse existing premise, Pocahontas - Avatar
Movies that use some/all of your techniques have been called one of the best movies of all time, for example, The Shawshank Redemption. You are literally giving us a guide to make one of the best movies of all time, but it’s sad you don’t have much viewers/subscribers. You are really underrated.
It’s a shame we can only leave one like each … when the video deserves so much more. Well done Tyler … just when one thinks you’ve covered everything you need to … you come up with another gem. Outstanding. This is so helpful … as the first story to write … before writing the 100 pager. This will help cut down a bunch of rewrites, I'm sure. Thanks so much.
Lajos Egri once opined that all the meaning of a drama is contained in the premise. I think that adds additional context to why some people struggle with loglines. In one sentence, you're making a thesis that has to last 90 minutes or more.
i disagree that Reservoir Dogs is "simpl[y] criminals vs authorities." I think it's Loyalty vs Betrayal.
The cops only figure in the background of the story Even though Mr.-- is a cop, it's more important that he's a rat, pretending to be the others' friend while actually betraying them. Mr. Pink stays true to the code, and thus survives at least to the end, maybe even escaping.
Mr. Blonde is a psycho, as perhaps are Eddie and Joe, but they stay true to the others and would not rat on them.
The logline you wrote would still work, as it indicates the conflict I described.
This is pure gold. Thank you so much for this. As someone who never starts writing before the logline is finished and absolutely perfect... this really helps me tremendously!
WOW
Outstanding. Simply Outstanding. Thank you.
It's my pleasure!
For a second i thought u switched your passion from wiriting to math. Glad to see you are back!
Tyler, you are a hero (pun intended in case someone got the NBA joke;) I got the note once that "mysterious" is too vague as an adjective in a logline but whatever. Love your work.
I really needed it
Omg! Tyler you are back. I miss your videos a lots dude ^^!
More to come!
This is the best video about logline I have ever seen on youtube. Thanks a ton Tyler.
Well done, Tyler. I've seen so many videos on the subject but this one is the most constructive and instructive. Glad I came across it.
The man, the myth, the legend 🎉
Tyler your content has brought my story telling so far. I hope you can do a stream again soon ive literally never caught one live and I really want to.
It's just so amazing how he does all his video accurately and right like he literally just gave me a head start on my longline write up for my script
Thanks Tyler and I'm glad you're back hopefully please keep doing what you do for the progress of others,it pays
I appreciate the kind words! I'm fully back! Glad it was helpful. And check out the blog as well!
Tyler please do me a Favor and create a TH-cam video on detailed explanation of a synopsis,how to write one and what to include when planing to sell it
Great video Tyler!
Tyler you have helped me in a great way. I learnt script writing on your channel and now i can write. al come back to appreciate you incredibly in future when am somewhere .You are my teacher and all i can offer now is THANK YOU
I can't begin to explain how this is EXACTLY what I've been searching for. You are really good at this. Thank you!
Absolutely brilliant! After watching this, i realize how preciseness matters. I have definitely learned a great deal from this video. Thankyou.🙂
Outstanding clarity in explanation and unpacking the underlying meaning to storytelling. Thank you!
When a TH-cam watcher's keyboard breaks he must press like before the algorithm sinks Tyler.
Ooooh, looks who's back! I was thinking that I didn't watch a video of yours for a long while, only to see that you haven't uploaded in a while... only to see, then, you uploaded today. Good to see you back.
Hope you enjoy!
Thank u so much!!! I missed your content!!!
Thanks, Tyler for every value informations you always share with us , you are really a special in your videos and I always having my sheets, and my notes when it comes to listening and watching your videos, because of your professional informations in screenwriting industry! I am now very close of three producers and close to achieve my dreams with them, you are VERY VALUE PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITER 🎉❤ THANKS AGAIN.
My pleasure!
This is pure gold. Thank you;
Of course!
I never stop learning from Tyler. Hes great.
I thought Tyler sold his channel??
I am so happy to see him again. =D
This is very informative and clearn cut... thanks for the crystal clear explanation
Missed you so much. And best video I've seen on this topic
Wow, thank you!
Masterful! You deserve a million more likes and subscribers! You got one more today. Thanks so much for sharing your incredible teaching talents (and insights) with the story-telling world. Cheers, Cat-
time to use this for my next novel. Thank you Tyler
Well I definitely saved this to my “Query” playlist. (For a novel) what a hell of a formula and the color coding honestly makes it such a true string template. Thanks brew.
Thank you, well done. Clears much of my own confusion.
Sup Tyler! Where have you been?!? Missed your live streams!
Been busy! I'll be around on the channel once again from here on out.
@TylerMowery Hooray!! 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉 I'm glad you're doing well!
I enjoyed this presentation and learned a lot.
Great help man. Thanks!
Thanks! for this information it’s really useful
So helpful! Would be curious to see what your version of the Get Out logline
Great stuff! 👍🙏
Awesome. Thanks, man.
Brilliant 💡
Great video!
He has returned.
Back from the dead
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 💯💯🔥
Happy to help
Thank you so much!
Thank you I’ve been searching for a simple explanation of this ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Tyler. Was quite quite helpful. Btw I have a small request for you to make. Can you make a video in which you write an original script and demonstrate all of your tips in it. It would be helpful as it would be more clear on how to apply your tips
Great video :)
The movies need you my friend.
thank you brother
Very helpful.
Such a beauty :)
Missed your videos
I'm back baby!
To be fair with regards to some of the mistakes mentioned; log lines are meant to sell the script to the creators where as the netflix summaries are meant to sell the story to the potential audience.
But they're still bad to the point where I'm wondering what the movie is even about. The best "loglines" are those only mentioning Oscars and big celebrities-like, is it really that difficult to create an accurate logline?
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *📝 Writing a logline follows a simple formula comprising four key elements: main character, inciting incident, goal, and stakes.*
02:43 *🔍 Loglines should clearly depict two contrasting sides of conflict, such as philosophical conflicts or opposing worldviews.*
05:45 *🎯 The main character's goal in a logline must be specific, achievable, and directly related to resolving the problem introduced by the inciting incident.*
07:48 *💥 Stakes in a logline illustrate what's at risk for the main character if they fail to achieve their goal, providing urgency and tension to the story.*
09:11 *❌ Common mistakes in loglines include vagueness, adding excessive information, and failing to clearly connect the four key elements.*
13:04 *🔄 Rewriting loglines involves ensuring specificity, clarity, and coherence among the main character, inciting incident, goal, and stakes.*
17:41 *💡 Remember the four key elements: main character, inciting incident, goal, and stakes, and ensure they are well-defined and connected to create a compelling logline.*
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Thanks for the insightful video, Tyler. Very clear and straight to the point, as always.
I disagree with your Fight Club logline though, because I think the inciting incident, goal and stakes are incorrect. Meeting Tyler (inciting incident) sets the protagonist on his story path, in which he tries to escape his dreary, enslaved existence by starting/running an underground fight club (goal). But the club turns into a terrorist movement which threatens to destroy society (stakes).
So imo a better logline would be:
“After an emasculated office drone meets a charismatic anarchist and starts an underground fight club with him to reclaim his individual freedom, he must prevent the destruction of society when that project turns into a full-scale revolution”.
Fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!
Tyler thanks so much for all your videos!
Quick question, I'm struggling writing my logline, specifically with the Goal and with the Stakes. I'm getting a bit confused about whether or not and on how to write the moral conflict.
For example, for each stake and/or goal I can also identify a moral issue getting involved. In these cases what do you recommend?
Very interesting. It probably works very well for certain genres, but I can still see the limitations of such a formula. For example, I struggle to see how this could apply to romcoms without making them cliché and formulaic. Still useful though.
There IS such a thing as a high-stakes comedy. "As Good as it Gets" puts Melvin's future happiness at stake... as well as that of .Carol and her son.
A hopeful youtuber had seen that he has not uploaded a video for a long time, so, he wants and plans to explain a new topic to his viewers before his viewers get bored.
Update, thanks and sorry to Tyler and the other viewers if I made a mistake in my “log line.”
How about this.
When a TH-camr isn't able to upload a video for months, he must write and upload the perfect video before his audience forgets him forever.
@@TylerMoweryhahaha this is goated
Well said Tyler,well said
I loved this video! Watched it several times and saved it...
How would you do this with a TV series? Have an overarching log line for the entire show, one per season and one per episode I assume? What would that look like? Assume we're doing Game of Thrones and you're creating a pitch document. Would such a definitive log line be realistic or possible?
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great vid mate!
but i was just wondering if this only works for movie scripts or can it also work for shows as well
like for shows would there be multiple loglines in an episode-by-episode thing or is there a way to summarize the whole show in one logline?
Cause I’m struggling to write a logline that explains the premise of an entire show.
This is very helpful thanks for making this Tyler. I know this is for narrative fiction, but what are your thoughts on documentary film logline's, would essentially the same rules apply?
Please make a video about screenwriting contests and how to win them
Great
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Thank you for fixing Fight Club’s awful longline!
Haha of course!
Comeback 🎉
This is an excellent tutorial. I'm just wondering how it works with a film like The Hours?
Not only the logline simplifies the whole character's goal driven by the inciting incident.
But also makes a very clear premise of the philosophical conflict. Great tip Tyler❤
I just love your stuff. So unique. ...what happened to the Brand TOP Development?...I like its Tyler mowery again
It is gone! And won’t be returning.
I am learning so much from your videos thank you so much! Does this work?:
A stay-at-home Mum makes an unusual bad decision leading to a life of crime, will she see the light before it's too late and she loses everything she has ever loved?
Feedback from anyone would be appreciated, thank you!
Could some please elaborate on the “ two sides of conflict” ? I couldn’t quite grasp it
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Is it just me or does the pattern of the marble paint look like something you'd see on a villain in Naruto Shippuden?
Other Logline formulas have an Antagonst step? How's that work with this method? Is the Inciting Incident kind of the Antagonst? Is it needed?
Tyler, do you have a printable copy of this lesson? A transcript that I can download? Something I can Highlight...
Thanks, I was beginning to despair ... 🙃😂
Can anyone come up with a longline for "White Lotus"? I really like the show but I have been having a hard time figuring the logline out.
What would you say the matrix would be in this format?
Wish id seen this years ago.
First 🗿❤️
Brother how will you write a logline for Hitchcocks psycho(1960) ?
Please show us how to write a script without dialog.Thanks
Tyler, question - how would you write a logline for a two protagonist script, not something like a buddy cop but like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo?
I went through your list of loglines. I have one question: in Lion King, don't you think the *Inciting Incident* happens too late in the film? -- it's almost the Midpoint. I had a thought the Inciting Incident here is When Simba is born (in Scar's perspective), he threatens his throne as the future king. So Scar is set out to plot and kill Mufasa/Simba.
Then after Mufasa is killed & Simba ran away (Midpoint), The Logline perspective returns from Scar to Simba to continue his quest as the future king who wants to take his reclaim his kingdom and saves it from inevitable doom.
I know it doesn't follow the normal logline formatting, but can exceptions like that be made, if you have a strong selling story?
Thank you,
I am writing a script about 4 Differents characters Struggling like a LUDO film.. How to write a logline in one sentence?? it's very difficult..can u help me! ???? Character name? or detailing
In your star wars logline, it sounds like the rebellion has the weapon. Too rookie a mistake.
Yeah, I caught that too. But it's really just a small sentencing mistake.
After his aunt and uncles are murdered by soldiers of the Galactic Empire, an adventurous farm boy and a mysterious hermit must find the rebellion, before the Empire can unleash their ultimate weapon.