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Pro Wrestling Writing Class: Character Development and Storytelling

This class combines creative writing with the exciting world of professional wrestling, teaching students how to develop compelling characters and craft engaging storylines.
Kim David - BA, MPA, MLIS
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(35)
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
40 mins
per session
Teacher support
Assignments
1 hour per week. included
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

What We’ll Cover:
- Character Development: Learn what makes a wrestling persona memorable. From iconic catchphrases to unique gimmicks, we’ll explore how to craft a compelling backstory, personality traits, and motivations.
- Storyline Creation: Discover how to write rivalries that captivate audiences. We’ll discuss how to develop tension, conflict, and resolution in wrestling storylines. Whether it’s best friends turned enemies or an underdog rising to the top, you’ll learn the building blocks of creating engaging narratives.

What We’ll Do:
- Collaborate to brainstorm your wrestling character’s persona and backstory.
- Work together to outline and draft a storyline involving two characters.
- Use creative writing techniques to bring the story to life, focusing on dialogue, emotion, and dramatic moments.

Who This Class Is For:
This class is perfect for wrestling fans who enjoy creative writing and want to learn how to combine their love of wrestling with storytelling. No prior writing or wrestling knowledge is necessary—just bring your imagination!

By the end of the class, students will have:
- A fully developed wrestling character.
- The foundation of a wrestling storyline they can continue writing and refining.
- A deeper understanding of how writing shapes the world of pro wrestling.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to create a unique and memorable professional wrestling character by crafting a backstory, defining key traits, and identifying the character’s motivations and persona.
Students will understand the essential elements of a wrestling storyline, including conflict, escalation, and resolution, and how to structure a storyline between two characters.
learning goal

Other Details

Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
35reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
In teaching creative writing skills, I like to find practical ways to use a student's interests.  I am a huge pro-wrestling fan and am amazed at the storytelling devices that are used to help create lifelong fans.

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Meets on demand
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15

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