How to Write a Logline: Formula, Examples and Common Mistakes
A logline is a one- or two-sentence summary of your screenplay. Learn the three-part formula, see before-and-after rewrites and avoid the usual mistakes.
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Structure, characters, dialogue and the way stories work.
Why Your Second Act Sags, and How to Fix It
A sagging middle usually means the protagonist's want has stopped driving scenes. Learn the symptoms, the causes and a scene-by-scene checklist to repair it.
What Is Script Coverage? How to Read a Reader's Report
Script coverage is a short reader's report with a logline, synopsis, comments, grades and a verdict. Learn what it contains and how to use it to rewrite.
How to Build a Beat Sheet for Your Screenplay
A beat sheet is a one-page map of your story's turning points. Here is how to build one step by step, with the 15-beat Save the Cat model as a reference.