Here are the notes I took during author Nina Bruhns presentation Writing a Logline What is a Logline, and

Why Do I need One? Why? 1. Test to see if you already have a plot 2. To create a character/plot that resonates 3. To use in a query letter 4. Can change it to suit the target audience 4. If you cant make it zing, you dont have a plot worth writing When you write a logline, use three of the following and end with a zinger: 1. A compelling character adjective with a desperate desire (goal) Use an adjective that contrasts with the characters profession. You dont even need to use the characters name. The desperate desire is the story goal. 2. A theme related to the characters career or situation 3. A classic plot device, enticing topic, setting, or universal theme 4. A life-altering incident 5. An innovative idea 6. A twist of fate or irony Loglines do not tell the story. It is used to get someone to request your manuscript or get someone to buy your book. Use buzzwords from the publishers website. Heres an example: A lawyer who has spent his whole career fighting to keep men from death row must choose between accepting justice or demanding revenge when his fiancs killer is set free on a technicality.