Nail Your Story In One Sentence
with the Log Line
Sharpen your writing, fix broken plots, and make your pitches irresistible.
Class Description
Do you want to save time when brainstorming, writing, and fixing your novels—and have a great pitch?
In this class, you’ll learn to distill your entire plot into a single-sentence log line—a powerful tool to test ideas, guide your draft, steer revisions, and sell your story. Whether you’re a plotter, a pantser/discovery writer, or somewhere in between, use a log line to save time and avoid frustration while writing, then pitch with confidence!
You’ll walk away with a single, cohesive sentence about your story that you can use for plot development, revision, and marketing.
About the class:
Who this is for: Fiction and creative nonfiction writers
Class type: Interactive workshop
Length: 2 hours
What you’ll learn:
How to use the log line to:
Spark and test story ideas before you invest months of writing
Spot plot holes before (or after) they derail your draft
Stay focused and confident while drafting or revising
Rescue a broken story with a single guiding sentence
Write pitches, queries, and book descriptions that stand out
What you’ll get:
Live, interactive teaching (with real-time feedback on your log line)
A reusable PDF worksheet with templates to craft log lines for future projects
Class slides and session replay for review
Downloadable sample log lines + notes from in-class exercises
A polished log line for your current story—and the skills to make more
A solid understanding of how to turn your log line into an elevator pitch, hook, and other marketing copy
Paying for one-on-one coaching with me to create your log line and elevator pitch would cost upwards of $215 CAD (or ~$156 USD).
For other workshops like this with live, interactive teaching and direct feedback on your work, you would pay up to $160 CAD (or ~$115 USD).
But you get all the amazing value in this class for only $67 CAD (or ~$49 USD)!
Format:
Live interactive webinar delivered via WebinarJam. Just click a link to join!
Recording will be available after the session, even if you can’t attend live.
Guarantee:
I’m confident you’ll get value from this class. However, if you don’t feel the same, email me within 24 hours of the live session for a full refund.
Register
Coming soon:
On-demand workshop. To be notified when it’s available, join my newsletter for authors.
This class has a value of $160 CAD (~$115 USD*).
YOUR PRICE: $67 CAD. (~$49 USD*).
*Conversions are approximate and based on today’s bank rate. Transactions processed in Canadian dollars.
Have questions?
Contact me. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!
“Talena’s thorough understanding of story structure and character motivations coupled with an attention to detail that will exceed your expectations make her an invaluable asset for any writer at any stage of their craft.”
Got Questions?
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Nope! A strong log line is useful at any stage of the writing process. Whether you’re brainstorming, mid-draft, revising, or preparing to pitch, you’ll walk away with a sharper sense of your story’s heart.
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Yes! A compelling log line is one of the most powerful tools you’ll use in a query, at a conference, during a book signing, or even when someone casually asks, “So, what’s your book about?”
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No—this class focuses specifically on writing a log line. But what you learn here will make creating queries, one-sheets, and pitches much easier down the road.
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Once you register, you’ll get an automatic email from WebinarJam with your unique access link. On the day of the class, just click the link—no complicated setup required.
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No worries! Every registrant gets access to the class replay. You can watch (and re-watch) at your convenience.
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Yes—WebinarJam will send you automatic email reminders so you won’t forget to join.
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Handouts, slides, or extras I share will be available both during the live class and on the replay page. Everything you need will be in one easy-to-access place.
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Absolutely. Whether you write memoir, creative nonfiction, or fiction, a log line helps you capture the emotional core of your story in one sentence.
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Not at all. This class is designed to meet you where you are, whether you’ve never written a log line (or a book) before or you’re polishing one that isn’t quite working yet.
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Yes—there will be opportunities for participants to share and refine their log lines during the session. (Spots may be limited to make sure everyone gets value.)
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I’m confident you’ll leave with a clear, usable log line—but if you attend live and feel it wasn’t helpful, just reach out within 24 hours for a refund.
Ready to learn?
Register now to reserve your spot!
Still have questions?
Reach out to me through my Contact page. I’d be happy to help!
Client Feedback
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Susan Cunningham
“Your work has blown me completely away. Everything is spot on and so helpful. It’s so exciting for me to get edited by someone so skilled in the craft. This is going to take the work to another level entirely.”
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Rochell Lampin
“Wow! Wow! Wow! You’re really something, Talena. Can’t get over your thoroughness, insight and clarity.”
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Kelly Harper
“Your detailed notes were great! After I applied your suggestions across my manuscript, I decided to query again and had a request for a partial from an agent. Those changes were beyond helpful!”
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Robin Marr
“Talena is a joy to work with. She gave me a totally different insight into the selling features of my book and how to maximise them. I have every intention of seeking her help on my next series.”
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Melissa Keaster
“Talena helped me fine tune my wordy, wandering book blurb into something streamlined and precise. She asked insightful questions and worked with me until we came up with something that should help sell the book. Would recommend!”
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Brenna Bailey
“Talena is an expert copywriter, and her knowledge and experience make her the ideal person to work with. I’m grateful to have Talena on my team, and I highly recommend her services!”