Definition
A logline is a one- or two-sentence pitch that states protagonist, goal, obstacle, and stakes. It distills the story hook for queries, conferences, and marketing.
Example
When a shy coder inherits a failing bookshop, she must host a viral romance festival or lose the store to debt collectors.
Related terms
Common mistakes
- Listing themes without naming a specific character and conflict.
- Cramming so many proper nouns that the core conflict disappears.