logline-writing
Craft compelling one-sentence story hooks that capture protagonist, conflict, stakes, and unique appeal for film/TV pitches
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill logline-writing --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Logline Writing Skill ## Purpose Create compelling, marketable loglines that hook readers in a single sentence. A logline is the elevator pitch of your story—it must convey the essence of your narrative while creating intrigue and demonstrating commercial viability. ## Logline Formula ``` When [INCITING INCIDENT], a [SPECIFIC PROTAGONIST] must [GOAL/ACTION] before [STAKES/DEADLINE], or else [CONSEQUENCES]. ``` ### Core Components | Element | Description | Example | |---------|-------------|---------| | Protagonist | Specific, relatable descriptor | "a burnt-out detective" | | Inciting Incident | What disrupts their world | "discovers his partner was murdered" | | Goal | Active, specific objective | "must find the killer" | | Stakes | What's at risk | "before he becomes the next target" | | Irony/Hook | The unique twist | "only to realize he's the prime suspect" | ## Quality Criteria ### Must Have - Active protagonist (not passive victim) - Clear goal with obstacles - Tangible stakes - Specific details (not generic) - Present tense - 25-50 words ### Must Avoid - Character names (unless famous IP) - Questions ("What if...?") - Vague language ("must fight evil") - Backstory dumps -
- Purpose
- Logline Formula
- Core Components
- Quality Criteria
- Must Have
- Must Avoid
- Format Variations
- Punchy (Under 25 words)
- Descriptive (40-60 words)
- High-Concept
- Genre-Specific Elements
- Action/Thriller
- Drama
- Comedy
What does the logline-writing skill do?
Craft compelling one-sentence story hooks that capture protagonist, conflict, stakes, and unique appeal for film/TV pitches
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill logline-writing --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.