How to Write a Log Line

How to Write a Log Line

I've decided to do a series of how-to posts about aspects of writing. Hope you find something of use.

Definition

A "log line" is Hollywood terminology that means a 1-2 sentence descriptor of a story. It gets its name, I imagine, from a time when someone had to log each story line, and they wanted to write as little as possible. No matter how they started, log lines are an ingrained part of the film industry and to some extent, the publishing industry, as well.

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