Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 36 minutes ago
This is a beginner's guide to writing a logline. We discuss the basics, what is a logline, how to write one, and what are some helpful questions to ask about your screenplay to set you on track?
I am so incredibly fortunate to have come across the e-book written by Naomi Beaty that provided templates to help me get started with turning my groundwork into something that I felt confident sharing.
As promised, here is the link to the book: amazon.com/Logline-Shortcuts-Unlock-screenplay-sentence-ebook/dp/B087BKH8SW
I've recently stumbled across more of Naomi Beaty sharing valuable insight about loglines on YouTube, you can check out this video where she helps workshop a logline on Film Courage: youtu.be/mtNg9a19Luo
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Logline Example
01:38 What is a Logline?
03:04 Starting a Logline
06:57 Best Logline Resource
07:40 Logline Templates
08:30 Feedback on my Logline with Naomi Beaty
This video shares some logline examples as well as three logline templates. Then, we have the wonderful Naomi Beaty sharing some screenwriting advice and screenwriting tips that are useful for beginners of those writing a screenplay again after a long break.
Here are the first two videos in my series of writing a film in 100 days:
Screenwriting Challenge: youtu.be/VilWOXL8sQQ
5 Things to Do Before Writing a Screenplay: youtu.be/fhSugaPH8CM
You will see that when it comes to how to write a movie, I'm actually starting with a logline to give me an idea of whether my idea is strong enough to turn into a full film.
This is the blog I refer to from which I found the iconic logline of The Godfather: ifilmthings.com/the-most-iconic-logline-examples
Screenwriting for beginners can seem so overwhelming at times, so my hope is that this video breaks down the basics to give you some space to find your feed as you go about writing a screenplay.
What I use in my videos:
Best Music for YouTubers: bit.ly/3rA67MI (get 2 extra months)
Best Stock Footage for YouTubers using Artgrid: bit.ly/33dc8ox
DISCLAIMER - I am not a financial advisor. My channel and videos are for information purposes only, and do not act as financial advice. Contact a financial adviser before undertaking any investment with your money or change to your financial activities as I am not qualified to tell you what to do with your money.
Also, if you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel :)
#screenwriting
This is a beginner's guide to writing a logline. We discuss the basics, what is a logline, how to write one, and what are some helpful questions to ask about your screenplay to set you on track?
I am so incredibly fortunate to have come across the e-book written by Naomi Beaty that provided templates to help me get started with turning my groundwork into something that I felt confident sharing.
As promised, here is the link to the book: amazon.com/Logline-Shortcuts-Unlock-screenplay-sentence-ebook/dp/B087BKH8SW
I've recently stumbled across more of Naomi Beaty sharing valuable insight about loglines on YouTube, you can check out this video where she helps workshop a logline on Film Courage: youtu.be/mtNg9a19Luo
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Logline Example
01:38 What is a Logline?
03:04 Starting a Logline
06:57 Best Logline Resource
07:40 Logline Templates
08:30 Feedback on my Logline with Naomi Beaty
This video shares some logline examples as well as three logline templates. Then, we have the wonderful Naomi Beaty sharing some screenwriting advice and screenwriting tips that are useful for beginners of those writing a screenplay again after a long break.
Here are the first two videos in my series of writing a film in 100 days:
Screenwriting Challenge: youtu.be/VilWOXL8sQQ
5 Things to Do Before Writing a Screenplay: youtu.be/fhSugaPH8CM
You will see that when it comes to how to write a movie, I'm actually starting with a logline to give me an idea of whether my idea is strong enough to turn into a full film.
This is the blog I refer to from which I found the iconic logline of The Godfather: ifilmthings.com/the-most-iconic-logline-examples
Screenwriting for beginners can seem so overwhelming at times, so my hope is that this video breaks down the basics to give you some space to find your feed as you go about writing a screenplay.
What I use in my videos:
Best Music for YouTubers: bit.ly/3rA67MI (get 2 extra months)
Best Stock Footage for YouTubers using Artgrid: bit.ly/33dc8ox
DISCLAIMER - I am not a financial advisor. My channel and videos are for information purposes only, and do not act as financial advice. Contact a financial adviser before undertaking any investment with your money or change to your financial activities as I am not qualified to tell you what to do with your money.
Also, if you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel :)
#screenwriting
