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! ????
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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.
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
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.
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.
This is what I needed, just for it to click through my head. I wish they taught me this in school. Now I need to learn a better way to write a synopsis.
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 RU-vidr isn't able to upload a video for months, he must write and upload the perfect video before his audience forgets him forever.
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
Three buddies wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas, with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing. They make their way around the city in order to find their friend before his wedding. The Hangover logline -
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
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?
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.
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
Tyler please do me a Favor and create a RU-vid video on detailed explanation of a synopsis,how to write one and what to include when planing to sell it
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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?
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!
🎯 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.* Made with HARPA AI
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,
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”.
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.
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?
Hey Tyler, in one of your other videos you offer to help us with our pilot...How can I speak with you about this? I tried to find you on Insta but couldn't.
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.
How's this one? "When a too-inquisitive corporate auditor is sent to Alaska to be silenced, he must rescue a busload of children before he, and they, are sold into slavery." "Pipeline," my first novel.
I've watched quite a few of your videos, but haven't put much in to practice yet so here's my first attempt; "An extended family is infected by an unknown parasite that they must overcome before they end each other or themselves" I feel the 'Main Character' and 'Goal' may be slightly weak. Thoughts?
I obviously don’t know the story so can’t really give a better log line. But I would say that the goal “must overcome” is much too vague. And I also can’t really find any philosophical conflict reflected in your log line. It did make me think of the episode Total Rickall from Rick and Morty. And for that episode I would give something like the following log line: When the Smith family discover a fake memory implanting parasite, they must find all their imposter friends and family members, before they can no longer differentiate between parasite and family.
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.
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-
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
