Odin Balfore's Promo Tips
Nov 3, 2014 16:45:24 GMT -5
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Post by Odin Balfore on Nov 3, 2014 16:45:24 GMT -5
Hey guys. I figure I post up some All Father Promo Tips. As most of you know I used to do a promo feedback thread with a grading system and thats been gone for a while as its rather consuming on my end. So I figure I'd share some tips with you on how to write a stronger promo.
These tips are not gospel, they will not guarantee you a victory. I am NOT a judge or a booker. I'm just sharing tips from my own experience in hopes that it may benefit someone. If these tips don't seem like your thing, cool; no worries. If you think they might help, try them out and see how they feel.
These are in no particular order or importance
1. Strong Narrative: When you are writing, its beneficial to have a strong voice. Simple descriptions can be effective but making those simple things sound confidence is the key. Your narrative doesnt have to be a book. We don't need 6 paragraphs about the woods your characters in while he smokes a cigaret or hides a body. This is not to say quality > Quantity but you want that narrative to capture the audience.
2. Color Code: Color is option in most feds. Some its a requirement or at least unwritten law. In the Dub, its optional. HOWEVER. Color adds structure to the promo and helps organize thoughts.
3. Spacing: Spacing is important. Spacing helps organize. I'll give and example
Odin: Sup Godfather?
Cairo: All Father, whats poppin?
- thats no good. It's too condensed and easy to skip/ lose your place
Odin: Sup Godfather?
Cairo: All Father, whats poppin?
- that looks much better. Same with scene description. Add that line skip to show things are changing.
4. Good Vocabulary: A stronger vocab lends to for effective word choice. This will add depth to your writing.
5. Character Development: A back story or story arc for the promo is always a good thing. Doesn’t need to be crazy detail but enough to whet the pallet of the reader.
6. Strong Match Shoot: When you talk about your match, get as in depth as you can so you can make your promo as well rounded as you can.
7. Balance: Try and balance out your content so that nothing is too heavy ( scene description/ CD/ Shoot.)
8. Multiple Scenes: Nothing wrong with this but try to sandwich content. Shoot at the very end makes it feel like its tacked on.
9. Character: If your guy owns a business, he's still a wrestler. Try not to forget that.
10. Have Fun: This is the Dub- we love that crazy stuff. RP to have fun and enjoy YOUR CHARACTER the way YOU WANT.
