Genius Logline Formula In 3 Steps - Steve Harper

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[@donnabailey566]

The main character, what he/ she wants to do, what they're up against.

[@Kleshumara]

Very useful to demystify the dreaded log-line for us.

[@VieannaRutty]

I was just considering looking up how to write a logline efficiently when this video popped up on my feed! Talk about great timing!

[@filmcourage]

That’s what we love to hear! Hope this helps!

[@JackManhire]

This is so helpful, Karen. That formula really helps me as a novelist to crystalize my various characters, their wants, and obstacles

[@zaarism]

Profound indeed

[@tedereTSSK]

Great and very insightful. Thank you very much.

[@filmcourage]

Steve is great!

[@ratemyactors]

Really enjoyed this video! Steve Harper's formula for creating a genius logline in just 3 steps is so simple and effective. I'm definitely going to put it to use on my own writing projects. Also, had to check out the book recommendation - A Few Short Plays to Save the World sounds intriguing! Thanks for sharing, Steve!

[@Maazzzo]

This was very helpful, thank you for the video. Look forward to the next one. Have a good evening.

[@storyscience101]

Steve’s formula is super solid. Another one I’ve recently discovered is; [main character] who wants to [physical goal] despite [irony of the situation].

[@carlostomas1917]

As always, another good interview 👍🏼

[@filmcourage]

Thanks Carlos! We appreciate it. Steve is easy to listen to and is a great teacher. Look forward to sharing more from this one.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

I think a major obstacle toward writing loglines is that we think we need to *both* communicate the concept *and* demonstrate our spectacular, undeniably 'genius' writing skills. Like, the logline is your introduction to a person/decisionmaker, so it's a 'first impression,' and it can't be as simple as "A is trying to B but he must first overcome C." It feels like... if you say that to a person, they'll not expect you to then put forward a rich and complex story. Of course, if you're already inside the walls, and you have relationships and proven track records, you could pitch that way and you are already pre-approved in terms of assessments of your intelligence and capabilities. But, for an outsider, unless you have the most sensational 'big concept' to throw at them, going in with the most elemental logline just feels like a 'punt.'

[@JasmineJ-SuDirector]

Hey Karen!! ❤

[@dai19721]

can a three act story have 3 loglines ...1...2...3.