I've just found a wonderful article about logline writing! Woul like to share it with you! https://www.inktip.com/article_single.php?a_id=245
Your logline should include:
Protagonist: Be clear about who your protagonist is. It’s important for the reader to understand whose story they will be following.
Want: What is the protagonist’s goal? What is it they are trying to accomplish? Including the “want” provides the necessary motivation behind your protagonist and leads you to…
Conflict: Always include the antagonist of your script. The force that stands in opposition to your protagonist ultimately achieving their goal. Don’t just say they “struggle” to achieve their goal. WHY do they struggle? Do they have to overcome a ghost? An earthquake? A jealous ex? Every logline needs conflict.
Stakes: This is the answer to the question “What happens if the protagonist doesn’t get their want?” It’s important to tell the reader why we should be rooting for (or against) the protagonist. Is their job on the line? Their life? Their reputation?
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Thanks for sharing the article, Antony Voronov. I put those things in my loglines. I also put the inciting incident or location and date in a logline.
If it's an ensemble cast script or series, I'll mention the group, team, etc. instead of a protagonist.
I avoid using names in my spec script loglines. Names in loglines are usually for biopics, well-known stories, well-known public figure, and franchises (like Mission: Impossible).
If a writer is directing or producing their script, they could probably do what they want in a logline though.