Showing posts with label loglines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label loglines. Show all posts

Sunday, April 10, 2022

#Scriptchat Transcript: Outlining and Structure Tips

Fun and fast chat tonight, talking about outlining, writing from the seat of your pants, loglines and process. Lots of great tips! One thing was clear—there is no one way to get from idea to first draft. Whatever works to get you to FADE OUT, do it. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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Sunday, July 18, 2021

#Scriptchat Transcript: Kala Guess of Final Draft Talks Loglines

Kala Guess @kala_guess of Final Draft @finaldraftinc lights the chat on fire with her tips on the importance of loglines for contests ... and everything else.

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Sunday, May 31, 2020

#Scriptchat Transcript: Lane Shefter Bishop Gives Tips for Writing Loglines

Tonight's guest is Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish founder of Vast Entertainment, Emmy award winning director, Film/Television producer specializing in book-to-screen adaptation, and author of Sell Your Story in A Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood. TOPIC: Loglines - Enjoy! @jeannevb 

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Sunday, January 26, 2020

Loglines, Outlines & More! #Scriptchat Transcript January 26, 2020

Tonight we let the topics fly, starting with loglines, then dipped into outlining & tools to help. Check out the transcript. Oh, and no #scriptchat next week. We'll be deep into wings and dip for Super Bowl Sunday! Enjoy! @jeannevb

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Sunday, October 7, 2018

#Scriptchat Transcript: Angela Bourassa @angelabourassa1 discusses loglines October 7, 2018

Angela Bourassa @angelabourassa1 (founder of @LA_Screenwriter) shares tips for writing effective loglines.
Moderated by @SarahAlexis4.


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Sunday, June 26, 2016

#Scriptchat Transcript: Lane Shefter Bishop Talks Loglines June 26, 2016

Tonight we welcomed Director/Producer Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish to talk about the intricacies and importance of writing loglines. Enjoy! 

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Lane Shefter Bishop Talks Loglines June 26, 2016
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Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:13:49

#Scriptchat Transcript: Lane Shefter Bishop Talks Loglines June 26, 2016

Director/Producer Lane Shefter Bishop shares advice on writing great loglines from her book, 'Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood." Enjoy! @jeannevb

  1. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Hello crew! Reading tchat.io, researching next feature, listening to Wagner, eyeing bottle of Merlot for later. Let's logline! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:03
  2. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    IT’S #SCRIPTCHAT O’CLOCK w/ guest prod/director @LaneShefterBish talking loglines. Lane’s bio here  http://scriptchat.blogspot.com/2016/06/lane-shefter-bishop-talks-loglines-on.html …
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:07
  3. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    GREAT @karynfolan - RT @karynfolan: Got my copy of SELL YOUR STORY IN A SINGLE SENTENCE @LaneShefterBish. Great book! Helps #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:17
  4. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @SamSquamchman @LaneShefterBish Welcome! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:21
  5. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    Thank @jeannevb! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:37
  6. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Thanks! Excited to be here. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:41
  7. SemiAriana
    Semira Ariana@SemiAriana
    @LaneShefterBish @jeannevb here and ready to be confused! #ScriptChat just kidding.. hopefully ready to be less confused. Loglines..
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:00:58
  8. BishalNath
    Bishal Nath@BishalNath
    Write everyday religiously if you want to win royally 📝📽️ #Hollywood #screenwriting #amwriting #movies #scriptchat  https://twitter.com/screencrafting/status/747135010000543744 …
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:01:00
  9. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Use this site to participate in #scriptchat - it auto-adds the hashtag.  http://www.tchat.io/rooms/scriptchat …
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:01:03
  10. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Use this site to participate in #scriptchat - it auto-adds the hashtag.  http://www.tchat.io/rooms/scriptchat …
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:01:03
  11. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    Allo allo #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:01:30
  12. JAEL488
    VINCE CONSIDINE@JAEL488
    #scriptchat Hello
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:02:17
  13. BishalNath
    Bishal Nath@BishalNath
    Show don't tell & show something that we've never seen. 📝📽️ #Hollywood #screenwriting #amwriting #movies #scriptchat  https://twitter.com/TheScriptLab/status/747098125718982656 …
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:02:28
  14. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Tons of writers struggle with loglines. 2 had for @LaneShefterBish to do logline coaching during #scriptchat so plz keep ? relevant to all
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:02:54
  15. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    *pours wine* @LaneShefterBish... I think we have you ready now. Let the questions begin! #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:03:59
  16. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    *pours wine* @LaneShefterBish... I think we have you ready now. Let the questions begin! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:03:59
  17. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    Thanks @jeannevb #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:04:07
  18. bachelorfanoz
    Bachelor Fan@bachelorfanoz
    Thanks for your time, Lane! What is your advice for newbies out there? (With a book and hopefully a good logline?) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:04:32
  19. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    For those who don't know @LaneShefterBish, she's a director/producer also known as "The Book Whisperer" #adaptationqueen #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:05:01
  20. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    I'm a total newbie. Is it appropriate to ask about my actual logline here? This is my first script and am learning as I go. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:05:31
  21. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @bachelorfanoz a good logline is a great start! Also make sure you know whats most unique about your work - thats what sells it #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:05:52
  22. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    You can find @LaneShefterBish's bio here:  http://scriptchat.blogspot.com/2016/06/lane-shefter-bishop-talks-loglines-on.html … #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:06:02
  23. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    You can find @LaneShefterBish's bio here:  http://scriptchat.blogspot.com/2016/06/lane-shefter-bishop-talks-loglines-on.html … #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:06:02
  24. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman you can go to  http://www.SellitInaSentence.com  for individual help : ) #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:06:41
  25. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman you can go to  http://www.SellitInaSentence.com  for individual help : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:06:41
  26. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @SamSquamchman we aren't going to do logline coaching during chat. More helpful to masses to keep questions general #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:07:01
  27. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Got it. Thanks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:07:04
  28. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish what's the most common mistake people make when tackling a logline? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:07:35
  29. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    How long would you say a logline should be? General range? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:07:49
  30. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Blake Snyder (StC guy) gave quite a structured, script-paralleling method for logline generation. Does this sacrifice 'sizzle'? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:08:21
  31. bachelorfanoz
    Bachelor Fan@bachelorfanoz
    @LaneShefterBish What's the best logline you've ever read? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:08:25
  32. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb great question! The most common mistake is being too general - which makes their story sound like many others #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:08:51
  33. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb great question! The most common mistake is being too general - which makes their story sound like many others #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:08:51
  34. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy That was many many years ago and te entertainment industry has changed - time for a new way of logline creation #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:09:39
  35. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    Hi @LaneSherfterBishop Remember me? I wrote a script for you at TwinStar about a dog named Boomer Jack. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:09:46
  36. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    Sorry I'm late... #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:09:49
  37. scriptcat
    Mark Sanderson@scriptcat
    Do you respect the mountain you’re about to climb as you pursue a #screenwriting career:  https://scriptcat.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/do-you-respect-the-mountain-youre-about-to-climb-as-you-pursue-a-screenwriting-career/ … #screenwriter #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:10:04
  38. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman a logline should never be more than 1 sentence but the length of that sentence can vary... #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:10:20
  39. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman a logline should never be more than 1 sentence but the length of that sentence can vary... #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:10:20
  40. GreenSeaPro
    GreenSea Productions@GreenSeaPro
    @LaneShefterBish Do writers ever start with a logline and then develop a script from that logline? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:10:29
  41. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @wcmartell hey, Bill. Talking loglines with @LaneShefterBish #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:10:29
  42. TerranceMulloy
    Terrance Mulloy@TerranceMulloy
    “Schemes and plots are the same thing.” ~ Tyrion Lannister #amwriting #screenwriting #scriptchat #writerslife
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:10:31
  43. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @GreenSeaPro If they are smart that is exactly what they do - your logline is like your rudder keeping you on track #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:11:13
  44. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Thanks, agree, found it daunting and constricting. Trying to be more organic these days, bring out what excites /me/ abt story #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:11:13
  45. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy great call - if you are not excited, they wont be either #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:11:57
  46. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish so what are your must-have ingredients to captivate someone in 1 sentence? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:12:04
  47. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish .... besides the words "Open bar." :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:12:32
  48. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb a protagonist, a journey that has high stakes you care about so that it matters, and SPECIFICITY #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:13:06
  49. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb a protagonist, a journey that has high stakes you care about so that it matters, and SPECIFICITY #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:13:06
  50. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb "open bar" works too : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:13:18
  51. JAEL488
    VINCE CONSIDINE@JAEL488
    @LaneShefterBish a log line is the foundation #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:13:45
  52. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    I like to put a "stinger in the tail" - the ironic twist that makes it amazing as the last words. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:14:31
  53. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    I like to put a "stinger in the tail" - the ironic twist that makes it amazing as the last words. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:14:31
  54. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SemiAriana Buy my book, it will tell you exactly what to include and not include & I rec cutting names unless they are famous #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:14:43
  55. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @JAEL488 absolutely! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:15:07
  56. SemiAriana
    Semira Ariana@SemiAriana
    @LaneShefterBish i rarely work like this b/c i never know where the story might take me.. #scriptchat I wouldn't want to box myself in
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:15:40
  57. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SemiAriana it's important to keep focussed on who is the protagonist, what do they want & what is at stake no matter what #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:16:22
  58. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SemiAriana it's important to keep focussed on who is the protagonist, what do they want & what is at stake no matter what #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:16:22
  59. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @SemiAriana @LaneShefterBish Then think of it as a trajectory, what they must accomplish, not how. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:16:23
  60. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @blueneumann @SemiAriana and what happens if they do not accomplish that... #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:16:45
  61. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @GreenSeaPro @LaneShefterBish I've started with a logline once for something that was very high concept. Much easier. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:17:31
  62. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    How about genre dependence? I.e. shorter, plot-based loglines for less character-based stories e.g. scifi, have seen this advice #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:17:51
  63. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Is a logline more important than my title? Can a good logline overcome a weaker title? I'm worried about mine. :( #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:17:54
  64. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ScripTipps @GreenSeaProyep - a logline always makes the entire writing process easier #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:18:12
  65. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy check out my book chapter "Everything works" - loglines work for any genre #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:03
  66. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish's book, Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence is here  https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Story-Single-Sentence/dp/1581573685 … #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:06
  67. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish's book, Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence is here  https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Story-Single-Sentence/dp/1581573685 … #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:06
  68. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish's book, Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence is here  https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Story-Single-Sentence/dp/1581573685 … #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:06
  69. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman a logline is MUCH more important that the title - it is THE way you sell your work! : ) #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:34
  70. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman a logline is MUCH more important that the title - it is THE way you sell your work! : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:34
  71. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @LaneShefterBish @ScripTipps I like to post it my logline onto my screen while I'm writing the script. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:35
  72. JAEL488
    VINCE CONSIDINE@JAEL488
    @LaneShefterBish what helped me with loglines, the menu on my TV (cable guide) I read and still do the loglines #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:19:50
  73. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb tank you for helping my shameless plug : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:20:10
  74. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @wcmartell @ScripTipps great idea! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:20:27
  75. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    @jeannevb Thanks, now what did I miss while I was ordering that on Amazon (-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:20:30
  76. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish why do you think so many writers struggle with loglines? Overthinking? Or not understanding importance enough? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:20:33
  77. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @JAEL488 @LaneShefterBish Those almost never work for me #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:20:46
  78. bachelorfanoz
    Bachelor Fan@bachelorfanoz
    @LaneShefterBish - is there an e-copy version of your book? I'm in Australia and can't get it on the Oz store. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:20:53
  79. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @TheFilterGuy haha you missed last call at the open bar! :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:21:01
  80. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb writers fall in love with their stories so they cant throw out the baby with the bathwater for logline creation #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:21:54
  81. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb writers fall in love with their stories so they cant throw out the baby with the bathwater for logline creation #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:21:54
  82. Al_1701
    David A. Youngquist@Al_1701
    @LaneShefterBish @jeannevb What do you mean by that? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:22:23
  83. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @bachelorfanoz theres a kindle download of my book on Amazon #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:22:31
  84. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Thanks. That makes me feel better. Although it's possible (if not likely) that my logline sucks too and I just don't know it. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:22:42
  85. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @Al_1701 @jeannevb they are so close to their story they think everything is important and try to cram it all into the logline #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:09
  86. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    I'm sure my trouble writing endings is directly correlated to my trouble writing loglines. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:14
  87. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @LaneShefterBish @Al_1701 @jeannevb Same with pitching. They try to tell every scene in a 5-min pitch. Doesn't work. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:50
  88. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    I've found on one project that the logline got clearer with each rewrite as the story became better focused and describable #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:54
  89. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    I've found on one project that the logline got clearer with each rewrite as the story became better focused and describable #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:54
  90. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @Al_1701 @jeannevb - a logline is NOT a summary of your story, it's highlighting what is most unique about your story! #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:58
  91. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @Al_1701 @jeannevb - a logline is NOT a summary of your story, it's highlighting what is most unique about your story! #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:58
  92. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @Al_1701 @jeannevb - a logline is NOT a summary of your story, it's highlighting what is most unique about your story! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:23:58
  93. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ScripTipps @Al_1701 @jeannevb Exactly! And if you could cram in your entire story - how does that help you sell it? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:24:34
  94. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Is it a good idea to include major secondary character in logline or just the protagonist? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:25:03
  95. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy sometimes the logline and story help eachother. Frequesntly the logline tells you whats missing in your story #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:25:16
  96. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy sometimes the logline and story help eachother. Frequesntly the logline tells you whats missing in your story #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:25:16
  97. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman Just the protagonist : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:25:33
  98. JAEL488
    VINCE CONSIDINE@JAEL488
    @LaneShefterBish @Al_1701 @jeannevb like a movie trailer, instead of video, words #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:25:59
  99. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @SamSquamchman Not enough room for a major secondary character - unless it's a romcom or something. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:26:36
  100. Misfit_Mom
    Despina@Misfit_Mom
    @blueneumann you think? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:26:40
  101. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    I've always thought of my logline as that sentence printed in TV Guide to make you want to turn on the show. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:27:24
  102. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Agree - and sometimes honing the pitch bubbles up a snappier logline from subconscious, was just doing that today #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:27:30
  103. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @wcmartell @SamSquamchman check out the chapter "What if there are 2 Protagonists" in my book... #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:27:35
  104. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    It's just the absolute heart of the story, right? No twists or major plot points...? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:27:45
  105. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb thats a great way to think of it. But unlike TV Guide - you only get 1 sentence : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:28:11
  106. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    Is two sentences out of the question/amateurish? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:28:13
  107. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @SamSquamchman Not 2ndary, but you want to hit main obstacle, which often means indicating the antagonist. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:28:19
  108. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @jeannevb That's great, but I'm one of those guys that those descriptions almost never work for me. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:28:36
  109. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman if you have a killer twist - that should be part of your logline. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:29:06
  110. bachelorfanoz
    Bachelor Fan@bachelorfanoz
    @LaneShefterBish - I know this is lame, but I can't find your Kindle version :( #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:29:24
  111. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman I tell writers who want to save their twists surprise to GIVE IT AWAY - THAT'S how you get people to read #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:29:48
  112. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman I tell writers who want to save their twists surprise to GIVE IT AWAY - THAT'S how you get people to read #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:29:48
  113. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    I'm not sure if I'm a hard sell or just indifferent, but rarely do summaries or loglines make me think "I wanna read this." #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:29:53
  114. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @bachelorfanoz @LaneShefterBish try this link for Kindle  https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Story-Single-Sentence-ebook/dp/B01DOF56HY/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me= … #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:30:20
  115. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    So I'm sure that plays into my difficulty as well, there's too little that works for me to figure out what works. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:30:25
  116. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    Do you work in the industry, Mr. Neumann? Do you find your perspective is common? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:30:28
  117. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @blueneumann if it doesn;t make you want to read it - its not a good logline : ) #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:30:45
  118. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @blueneumann if it doesn;t make you want to read it - its not a good logline : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:30:45
  119. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @blueneumann troublemaker :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:30:48
  120. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @Misfit_Mom yeah, you're here! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:31:46
  121. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    Hey #scriptchat! What's the haps?
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:31:55
  122. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Terminology Q - are we talking twist as critical plot twist, or particular twist we're putting on otherwise-familiar arc? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:31:56
  123. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @tobewan yo, Travis. We're talking loglines with @LaneShefterBish #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:32:22
  124. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy story twist - surprise in your story - something hugely unexpected #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:32:28
  125. OphHarry
    OpHarry@OphHarry
    #scriptchat Hello, just joining in.
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:32:53
  126. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @jeannevb I know, story of my life, the one dude that can't do it like everyone else. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:32:59
  127. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @LaneShefterBish But to me, that's almost every logline. Even the so-called "good" ones. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:33:31
  128. JonFour
    Jonathan Fournier@JonFour
    Is there a notable trend for how long loglines should be these days? (sorry if this has been discussed already) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:02
  129. markliterally
    Marcus Casadei@markliterally
    Loglines can be important but it also depends on who your pitching too! Some people want them, some don't. So do your homework. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:05
  130. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @blueneumann check out my book - lots of great loglines that I personally used to sell dozens of projects to the industry #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:21
  131. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    I'll have a good think about what's the most unexpected thing in 'Preincarnation', other than the actual setup. Thanks (-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:31
  132. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @JonFour one sentence : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:43
  133. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    I'm writing what Blake Snyder calls a "Rite of Passage" story in STC. The "antagonist" = reality of hero's senescence. Thoughts? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:49
  134. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    If your story is only the twist end, you have a problem. The *concept* needs a twist - something different and surprising. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:55
  135. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    If your story is only the twist end, you have a problem. The *concept* needs a twist - something different and surprising. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:55
  136. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    If your story is only the twist end, you have a problem. The *concept* needs a twist - something different and surprising. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:34:55
  137. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @markliterally in the ent industry these days, loglines are vital : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:35:11
  138. markliterally
    Marcus Casadei@markliterally
    @JonFour It used to be a good rule of them around 25-30 words. Is that still the case anyone? #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:35:22
  139. markliterally
    Marcus Casadei@markliterally
    @JonFour It used to be a good rule of them around 25-30 words. Is that still the case anyone? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:35:22
  140. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    What I keep finding is that if I can't get the logline right, I can't make the story work. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:35:25
  141. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy GREAT if you know whats most unique you can seLL it! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:35:55
  142. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @jeannevb @LaneShefterBish Awesome! In early versions, I typically use "When" to start my log lines. I find it helps.#scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:36:19
  143. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    @LaneShefterBish Much difference b/n screenplay logline and pilot? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:36:22
  144. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @markliterally @JonFour I don't tens to put a word limit on it - some loglines require longer sentences to achieve their goal #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:36:55
  145. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ValDPhillips Exactly! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:37:08
  146. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    @ValDPhillips I've found that difficulty with a logline shows that the story isn't yet coherent, it;s a good diagnostic #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:37:10
  147. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    @TheFilterGuy Thanks, and well said! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:37:35
  148. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @tobewan I'm thinking your bacon cover photo works better than a logline. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:37:47
  149. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ValDPhillips Huge difference! Logline is your 1-sentence selling tool to market your material #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:37:50
  150. AdamLRockwell
    Adam Rockwell@AdamLRockwell
    Hey everybody! I just got here. I am of the opinion to start with your logline and work from there :-) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:18
  151. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    How important is theme vs. plot in loglines? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:22
  152. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell Agreed! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:32
  153. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @markliterally Hey Mark! Great to see you here. Mark, meet our guest @LaneShefterBish, AKA "The Book Whiserper" #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:32
  154. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    @LaneShfterBish Sorry-wasn't clear. I meant, much difference between the logline of a screenplay and logline of a pilot? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:44
  155. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell themes are never in your loglines - they make them sound generic : ) #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:56
  156. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell themes are never in your loglines - they make them sound generic : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:38:56
  157. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ValDPhillips Ahhhhm nope. Check out my chapters "Everything Works" in my book. Examples from plays to tv shows to movies etc #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:39:32
  158. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    20 min left with @LaneShefterBish talking loglines. *refills wine* #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:39:38
  159. JonFour
    Jonathan Fournier@JonFour
    @LaneShefterBish Ok, cool. That's more a less what I do now. [Protagonist][what they do][what their new conflict is]. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:39:38
  160. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    I hope people are finding this helpful! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:39:59
  161. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    @LaneShefterBish Thank you--look forward to getting and inhaling your book! ;-) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:13
  162. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Worth trying a 'tweetline' version (140 chars) or is that pointless/self-indulgent because you'd DM after a Twitter contact? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:18
  163. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @JonFour and don't forget "what happens if they don't achieve their goal" Impt - what is at stake #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:20
  164. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @jeannevb Right! @SKDonutsLA #ftw! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:24
  165. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb yay - more wine ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:42
  166. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish is there something you should absolutely, positively never do in a logline? Besides bore someone :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:48
  167. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    Hey guys! *waves* Sorry I'm late. Been watching the US Olympic swimming trials. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:54
  168. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ValDPhillips : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:40:59
  169. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @filmwritr4 You just had to come up for air #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:10
  170. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @Angie_Lavallee @jeannevb @LaneShefterBish Definitely any temporal word is a great start imho #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:12
  171. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @LaneShefterBish Thx. Glad to hear that. Hate when some gurus insist on talking only in terms of theme. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:18
  172. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @LaneShefterBish @jeannevb Welcome Lane! *waves* Thanks so much for joining us, and thanks to you Jeanne for having her on! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:22
  173. JonFour
    Jonathan Fournier@JonFour
    @LaneShefterBish Hmmm... I could probably get better at that part. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:30
  174. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @blueneumann Hehe ;) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:35
  175. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    @filmwritr4 priorities, priorities (-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:41:36
  176. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb never use proper names. Knowing if someone is Stephanie or Fred never helps you sell it #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:04
  177. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb never use proper names. Knowing if someone is Stephanie or Fred never helps you sell it #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:04
  178. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb never use proper names. Knowing if someone is Stephanie or Fred never helps you sell it #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:04
  179. JAEL488
    VINCE CONSIDINE@JAEL488
    @blueneumann @filmwritr4 lol #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:21
  180. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @ValDPhillips @LaneShefterBish longline of a pilot should explain the hook, world, core wound and engine of the show. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:35
  181. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @ValDPhillips @LaneShefterBish longline of a pilot should explain the hook, world, core wound and engine of the show. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:35
  182. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @LaneShefterBish Q: What, in your opinion, is an "ideal" logline? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:45
  183. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ScripTipps yeah, too esoteric - loglines are all about the specifics #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:42:45
  184. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    @tobewan Thanks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:43:17
  185. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @LaneShefterBish Q: For an episode of a TV series w/multi storylines, how would you approach loglines? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:43:50
  186. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 defines protagonist, what they want & whats at stake if they don't achieve - AND uses the most UNIQUE answers #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:25
  187. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 defines protagonist, what they want & whats at stake if they don't achieve - AND uses the most UNIQUE answers #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:25
  188. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Is a villain/antagonist absolutely essential in any logline? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:26
  189. @LaneShefterBish @jeannevb Fred has a complex so he doesn't want to be known, oh sorry too much wine! #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/aF2Lrlb5sl
    Marcus Casadei@markliterally
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:34
  190. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @bachelorfanoz hmmm not sure how the Oz purchase works. Maybe ask Amazon customer service? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:56
  191. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 you do a logline for the overall series arc - not the episodes themselves #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:58
  192. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 you do a logline for the overall series arc - not the episodes themselves #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:44:58
  193. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @LaneShefterBish Thanks Lane! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:45:00
  194. AdamLRockwell
    Adam Rockwell@AdamLRockwell
    What would you suggest for a character driven comedy that is set in a relatively mundane setting? Include word "comedy"? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:45:09
  195. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman no - only if they are the thing the protagonist must overcome (rather than what the antagonist is doing) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:45:35
  196. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @LaneShefterBish I see. How can doing a logline help during the planning process for a series w/multi characters/storylines? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:45:45
  197. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:45:53
  198. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:05
  199. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @ScripTipps I don't know that either are more important rather longline implies theme and plot through premise. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:18
  200. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell the tone of your logline should indicate that it is a comedy - if you have to say it theres an issue #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:34
  201. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell the tone of your logline should indicate that it is a comedy - if you have to say it theres an issue #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:34
  202. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @LaneShefterBish @filmwritr4 I might add: What they want AND what's keeping them from getting it. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:36
  203. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @LaneShefterBish @filmwritr4 I might add: What they want AND what's keeping them from getting it. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:36
  204. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @LaneShefterBish @filmwritr4 I might add: What they want AND what's keeping them from getting it. #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:36
  205. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @LaneShefterBish @filmwritr4 I might add: What they want AND what's keeping them from getting it. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:46:36
  206. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 it's like a rudder on a boat - keep you on track. No matter where the series goes the protag pursues one thing #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:47:20
  207. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 it's like a rudder on a boat - keep you on track. No matter where the series goes the protag pursues one thing #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:47:20
  208. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @ScripTipps thanks for joining in, Danny! @LaneShefterBish #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:47:57
  209. AdamLRockwell
    Adam Rockwell@AdamLRockwell
    @LaneShefterBish Thanks! I am finding it difficult to convey so I probably have an issue... #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:48:26
  210. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    @jeannevb @LaneShefterBish Glad I picked this week to be free at #scriptchat time.
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:48:47
  211. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    I really whittled my logline down, but it should also include that which makes it unique? How many specifics would you put in? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:49:03
  212. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    @jeannevb @ScripTipps @LaneShefterBish Seconded - Danny an essential on my most-wanted #screenwriting list (-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:49:10
  213. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 like Breaking Bad Walterr wants to make sure his family is taken care of - his motivator throughout every season #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:49:16
  214. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @filmwritr4 like Breaking Bad Walterr wants to make sure his family is taken care of - his motivator throughout every season #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:49:16
  215. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @LaneShefterBish We discussed the pilot episode for Breaking Bad in my screenwriters' group #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:49:49
  216. tobewan
    Travis Oberlander@tobewan
    @AdamLRockwell @LaneShefterBish You could practice by writing log lines of comedy shows you feel have a similar tone/humor. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:50:03
  217. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman what makes it unique is not separate - its the BEST answer to all three questions who, what, why #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:50:14
  218. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman what makes it unique is not separate - its the BEST answer to all three questions who, what, why #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:50:14
  219. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @ScripTipps us too! @LaneShefterBish #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:50:34
  220. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @tobewan @AdamLRockwell or buy my book - lol - but seriously, it has "workbooks" inside to practice #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:51:12
  221. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @ScripTipps @LaneShefterBish Thanks for joining us too Danny! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:51:25
  222. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @LaneShefterBish I'm looking through your book now #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:51:32
  223. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @blueneumann cool - let me know if you have questions : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:51:57
  224. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Also, should logline be attractive/meaningful to target viewer audience say on ticket site summary (or is that an obvious q?) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:51:59
  225. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy the goal of the logline is to attract the WIDEST audience possible - get them to want to read your work #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:52:45
  226. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @Dave_Bullis is your podcast interview with @LaneShefterBish live yet? If so, shoot out the link #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:53:18
  227. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    So focus on industry reader of the material, not ticket-buying public (another obvious q I guess) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:53:50
  228. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @TheFilterGuy Hey, if you can convince an audience to pluck down 15 bucks a head in today's economy, that's a good logline! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:54:23
  229. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy focus on gettng the reader of the logline to go "gotta read this!" that can be anyone - people know industry folks #scriptchat
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:55:04
  230. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy focus on gettng the reader of the logline to go "gotta read this!" that can be anyone - people know industry folks #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:55:04
  231. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Just saw ID: Resurgence, $6.41 matinee, no logline, just blind (and misguided) faith that it would be worth seeing !-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:56:07
  232. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy you never know who might know someone... #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:56:15
  233. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    Final 5 Plug: HITCHCOCK: MASTERING SUSPENSE is still $3.99. Suspense lessons from 17 of Hitch's films!  https://www.amazon.com/Hitchcock-Mastering-Suspense-Hitch-Writers-ebook/dp/B01EZGTR4O/secretsofactions … #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:56:24
  234. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TheFilterGuy lolglines come in MUCH earlier - waiting til its in the theater is a bit late : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:56:54
  235. AdamLRockwell
    Adam Rockwell@AdamLRockwell
    Do I have to live in LA to write a logline? JK - #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:00
  236. TwinPens
    Twin Pens@TwinPens
    @LaneShefterBish Hi. Is there a difference when creating a logline for a TV series vs a book series? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:22
  237. #amwriting to @flumemusic  https://youtu.be/Ly7uj0JwgKg?list=PLmRxQKdWcjrsMbVC1XLTjpyuJoyOhcOd4 … #scriptchat @BiatchPack
    Biting Owl@CarrieWachob
    ·
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:27
  238. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    So on your website, the level one help calls for 1 page synopsis as well as logline. Can you say what should be in the synopsis? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:32
  239. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    This was my first #scriptchat y'all. Thanks for being so helpful and supportive, even to us newbies! Y'all are wonderful!
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:37
  240. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell absolutely not! I've worked with writers across the country and around the world #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:38
  241. Hillizard
    J. J. Hillard@Hillizard
    Loglines & Premises - WHERE'S THE DRAMA?  http://www.wheresthedrama.com/loglinespremises.htm … #scriptchat #screenwriting #screenplays
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:44
  242. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    @LaneShefterBish And on that elliptical bombshell... thanks for your generous time and attention to our logline problems (-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:57:59
  243. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman just a full summary of the plot to give an idea of whats in the longer material #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:58:16
  244. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @TwinPens nope : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:58:35
  245. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @ValDPhillips glad you enjoyed it, Val! We post transcripts & resources on  http://scriptchat.com  #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:58:35
  246. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    thanks @jeannevb for having me on your great group of folks #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:32
  247. AdamLRockwell
    Adam Rockwell@AdamLRockwell
    Thanks @LaneShefterBish for the advice! Have a good start to the week! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:42
  248. Al_1701
    David A. Youngquist@Al_1701
    Good night, everybody. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:42
  249. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    Thanks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:43
  250. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    Thanks for the help. This was fun! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:50
  251. ScripTipps
    Danny Hercules@ScripTipps
    That hour flew by. Thanks for chatting with us Lane. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:53
  252. ValDPhillips
    Val Phillips@ValDPhillips
    Thanks so much @jeannevb #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 00:59:56
  253. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    No #scriptchat next week. Happy Independence Day!
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:00:03
  254. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Thanks as ever @jeannevb, that Merlot calls and I must change the CD (old school). Wagner was a big 'wound' guy #parsifal #opera #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:00:11
  255. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ValDPhillips glad you liked it! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:00:14
  256. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @AdamLRockwell thanks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:00:47
  257. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @ScripTipps enjoyed it! And yeah, whew! That was fast! : ) #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:01:22
  258. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @LaneShefterBish thanks so much for the tips tonight, Lane! We really appreciate it. I'll grab the transcript & post asap. #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:01:39
  259. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @jeannevb thank YOU! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:01:57
  260. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @TheFilterGuy tequila is pouring over here! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:02:05
  261. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Thanks again, everyone. Hard to believe we've been chatting every Sunday since 2009. All thanks to YOU! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:02:35
  262. TheFilterGuy
    The Filter Guy@TheFilterGuy
    Caramba! El Burro Esparcolo! (no kidding, a #Seattle company does a tequila called 'Sparkle Donkey') (-8b #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:03:18
  263. SamSquamchman
    Sam Squamchman@SamSquamchman
    @LaneShefterBish Thanks for all the help! @jeannevb Thanks for hosting this! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:03:20
  264. AdrienneAiken
    Adrienne Aiken@AdrienneAiken
    Bummer - Totally missed it! What/who did I miss? #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:03:43
  265. LaneShefterBish
    Lane Shefter Bishop@LaneShefterBish
    @SamSquamchman you bet! #scriptchat
    Mon, Jun 27 2016 01:04:16
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