Laying out a fed

[Suicide "DOA"]

yo yo its ya boy Suicide here wiv some questions

1. how do you guys do your feds (layouts, and promos, the strucher) that sort of stuff ?

2. how do you feel when to know the fed is just right and how do you know the fed is just right?

see im in kinda a writes block and i cant get it right at the moment so you guy replying should help me


Thank you guys
Peace
SUICIDE "DOA"

[marktaggart]

The fact that you're on post #138 as I type this means I almost have to respond. This won't be the most thorough response since I have a habit of being a little abstarct and less structured in my way of thinking and doing things, but something I write may help.

Anyway, I personally start most of my feds somewhat on the fly and see what happens. Then I build the stories around it. On promos sometimes I just write out a paragraph to get the idea across of what the wrestler said in his promo, sometimes I write out a full-blown script. If I decide I want to see a pair of guys or a team match up I look at what they're doing right now and see how I can get them into a situation with each other. Sometimes it's as simple as putting them in a match together and having something happen before, during, or after to set up a full-blown feud. Other times it's because two guys have the same goal and are in each other's way of getting there (a run at a title belt, as novel an idea as it is today, is a great way to get a feud brewing). Occassionally, especially in my Legends fed, I draw upon old territory days and some of the logical, interesting stuff they did and add my own twist. Books like Larry Matysik's "Wrestling At The Chase" and autobiographies by guys like Bobby Heenan, Harley Race, and Jerry Lawler are full of interesting old angles that can be adapted.

How do I know when the fed is right? When I am happy with it. No matter how silly it seems to someone else or illogical it may be, if I like what I'm doing then it's right to me. If you like what you're doing then someone else who reads it is bound to as well.

[Suicide "DOA"]

Thanks mate I'll put that to consideration

peace

Suicide "DOA"

[Mr. Jimmyface]

Usually, I keep things very simple when it comes to booking the matches. I have a list of who's wrestling in singles and tag matches. I keep track of who is winning, and who is not. The more you win, the more title shots you earn.

When it comes to feuds, I usually use handbooks or dice to determine who has some heat, but their matches usually tell the tale for me as far as what works and what doesn't. I also don't write storylines or promos until I finish the card. I have learned that it is easier to back fill a storyline than to write something out, and then have the dice do something different with it. For example, I could focus on writing a huge promo between two wrestlers and ignore two other wrestlers on the card. The ones I put all the effort into? Quick squash match. The one I ignored? Epic back and forth match, blood flowing, run ins, and shock ending.

As far as feud impetus, don't just limit yourself to wrestling books. Look at all mediums for inspiration. Class battles. Rival nations. Playoff teams. Drama is everywhere. And remember two interesting things I have learned in my life...

1) Chris Jericho and Kane had a two month feud that started with Jericho accidentially spilling coffee on Kane.

2) Remember the words of Jake Roberts - you don't need an elaborate storyline to sell the action. Just give people something that they can understand and relate to.

Hope my advice helped pop the kernels inside your brain!

[doublea]

Remember, personal issues sell.

[Deleted]

Sometimes i make up the stories before the matches. Sometimes i do it while running the matches. But whatever works best for you .

[Suicide "DOA"]

Aug 1, 2009 23:18:08 GMT -5 Mr. Jimmyface said:

Hope my advice helped pop the kernels inside your brain!

thanks man it has sort off

i just need to find a way of not have iron take the titles and give the to monolith coz i hate that story i cant think of any thing good to do if have any ideas plz post them or PM me thanks again

peace

Suicide "DOA"

[Big Bri]

Aug 1, 2009 23:18:08 GMT -5 Mr. Jimmyface said:

I also don't write storylines or promos until I finish the card. I have learned that it is easier to back fill a storyline than to write something out, and then have the dice do something different with it. For example, I could focus on writing a huge promo between two wrestlers and ignore two other wrestlers on the card. The ones I put all the effort into? Quick squash match. The one I ignored? Epic back and forth match, blood flowing, run ins, and shock ending.

I do the same thing, much for the reasons you listed.