I think you will agree with me that you can’t sell a script without a killer log line. You can have a great screenplay or a TV series bible, but if the log line isn’t good – no one will ever read it.
It took me years to understand the importance of a strong log line. Once I realized it is an essential part of the craft, I researched for the best way to write it. Reading and analyzing log lines, I found guidelines you can follow in order to write a professional log line quickly and easily.
In this post, I will show you how to write a compelling and effective log line.
What is a Log Line?
A good log line is a 1- to – 3 sentence summary of your film/series, that hooks the reader instantly.

You can think of a log line as an ultra-condensed version of your story. In every story, there is someone that wants something but is having trouble getting it. This is the essence of drama.
In other words, the log line should state WHO will face OBSTACLES and CONFLICTS, WHERE he or she is, and what they need to do to get WHAT they want.
Let’s look at an example:
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