You’ve got a great idea - maybe even the idea - but if you can’t sum it up in one irresistible sentence? You might never get anyone to read it.
In part two of our four-part Mapping Your Screenplay series, we’re digging into what it really means to package your screenplay. From creating a compelling logline and finding the right comps, to writing a killer one-sheet and understanding how to market your idea before you even finish the script—this episode is packed with practical guidance, hilarious detours, and hard-earned wisdom from the Script Reader Pro team.
Scott shares real-world insights from working on a new pitch package, Desiree asks the questions we know many of you are too afraid to ask, and together they break down the difference between a solid premise and a sellable concept. (Spoiler alert: your candy store story might just be your next big idea.)
You’ll also learn:
- Why a logline is a marketing tool, not a summary
- The 5 Cs every great logline should include
- How to choose comps that actually elevate your pitch
- Why your synopsis needs to reflect your voice
- How to write a one-sheet that does the talking when you’re not in the room
- The difference between “in the vein of” and “meets X + Y” and when to use each
Whether you’re prepping your first screenplay or polishing your pitch for a producer meeting, this episode will help you create the kind of package that gets your script read, not passed over.
