# One-pager > A single-page pitch document: logline, short overview, and why the project matters now — used to open doors before anyone reads ninety pages. Also known as one page pitch ## In practice Lead with the story promise: logline first, then a short overview that proves tone and stakes without becoming a compressed novel. White space is part of the pitch — dense walls signal you do not know what is load-bearing, and busy graphics rarely compensate for a soft central conflict. Add comps and why-now only when they sharpen the ask for this buyer. A forced comparison can mis-sell the tone; a timely hook that is not in the pages will get caught in the room. End with a clear next step: the script is ready, a treatment follows, or you want a meeting on the project. Export a clean PDF and keep the source next to the screenplay project so the one-pager updates when the logline changes. Before a big meeting, name a save point on the script you are attaching so the packet and the pages stay synchronized under real deadline pressure. ## Common questions ### What belongs on a one-pager? Logline, a short story overview, tone or comps if they help, and why the project matters now. Skip cast lists and production wish-lists unless asked. ### Should I include the ending on a one-pager? Usually hint at the central conflict and tonal landing without dumping every twist. Full endings belong in the synopsis or treatment. ### Is a one-pager required for every submission? Not always, but meetings and many contests expect one. It is the bridge between a logline and asking someone to read ninety pages. ### How often should I refresh my one-pager? Whenever the logline, tone, or core stakes change. A polished sheet that sells last draft's movie wastes the meeting. ## Related terms - [Logline](https://www.inkwell.software/glossary/logline): One or two sentences that capture protagonist, conflict, and stakes — the shortest honest pitch of the story. - [Synopsis](https://www.inkwell.software/glossary/synopsis): A compact prose telling of the full story — including the ending — used in coverage, applications, and pitch materials. - [Title page](https://www.inkwell.software/glossary/title-page): The first page of a script submission: title, writer name, and contact — not story. It should look calm and professional, not like a poster. - [Treatment](https://www.inkwell.software/glossary/treatment): A present-tense prose summary of the story — usually a few to several pages — used to pitch and develop before a full script exists. --- Canonical page: