James "Doc" Mason

9 Components Of The Perfect Logline (Part 2)

9 Components Of The Perfect Logline (Part 2)
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Logline

4) Triggering Event   In the logline, a triggering event describes the change in circumstances that creates the conflict to be resolved in the climax. Some call it the inciting incident or inciting event, others call it a catalyst. Whether a specific event, or the final straw in a sequence of compounding events, the trigger […]

 James "Doc" Mason

9 Components Of The Perfect Logline (Part 1)

9 Components Of The Perfect Logline (Part 1)
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Logline

Many aspiring writers battle with loglines. Quite a few working writers struggle, too. Afterall, it’s a different skill from writing a script. The good news is crafting a logline becomes much easier when the writer knows what to include and, more importantly, what to leave on the cutting room floor. What darlings must be sacrificed […]