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How to Read My Logline

A logline is an important part of script creation. A logline is a brief summary, typically one sentence, that tells the plot of the movie. Written well, a logline can generate interest in a script and get it considered for production. Reading a logline requires projecting confidence in what you have written.

Instructions

    • 1

      Write your logline. Use active voice and keep it brief. Don't name characters, but rather give a simple description of them if necessary. For example, "An aging rock star attempts to mount a comeback show, before he's visited by a former love with some surprising news."

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      Ask yourself if the logline is intriguing, if it gives a basic idea of what the story is about and if it is brief.

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      Practice reading your logline. Say it with conviction and force, but don't yell or go over the top. Practice until you sound confident when reading the logline.

    • 4

      Read your logline for the interested party. Again, sound confident, but not like you're trying to perform an intense dramatic reading.

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