The Athlete
Think of an athlete, coach or other sporting-type person you’ve met before. Using this person as a springboard, identify the following qualities about them and then incorporate these qualities into a character in a story: physical body type, style of walking, usual outfit, reaction under stress, non-athletic passion.
Writing Prompt: The Athlete
Think of an athlete, coach or other sporting type you've met before. Using this person as a springboard, identify the following qualities about them and then incorporate them into a character in a story.
- Physical body type
- Style of walking
- Usual outfit
- Reaction under stress
- Non-athletic or non-sports-related passion
Post your response in 500 words or fewer in the comments below.
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