Reflecting on the Project

 Following the end of writing my script, I wanted to reflect back on the project and what I would have done differently. 

Reflecting on the Story

Looking back at original posts on my blog, I can see that my story has changed significantly from my initial ideas. This is down to my own change in details and also advice from my peers and supervisor. Since starting the story, I have added characters and events in the storyline to make the entire piece more layered and non-linear. 

A big change in the storyline occurred after a recent meeting with Paul, my supervisor. I emailed him asking for help as my script didn't feel particularly strong as a story. He helped me work through these troubles and suggested a slight twist in the events in my story to add some dimension. After including these changes I feel that my story was significantly improved and worked better cohesively. 

Another large change that occurred throughout my writing process was the development of the characters. My initial ideas had named characters but their reactions and emotions did not come to light until I was writing them. This was a change that was inevitable and near impossible to plan from the start due to the writing process. 

To improve next time I write a script, I think I will plan out the storyline in more detail before starting to write. Although change in characters and storyline is nearly always inevitable when writing, I think planning out these elements further beforehand will reduce the changes that occur during writing, and ultimately the time the project takes. 

Reflecting on my Project

In terms of how I handled the time management and organisation aspects of my project, I feel as though I did well. I worked through my script bit-by-bit which allowed for plenty of time for writing and also leaving the piece for me to return to and reflect upon. 

I also finished my script earlier than the deadline which allowed for me to read it through with my peers and check the fluidity of the dialogue as well as double-check punctuation and grammar. 

One area of the project I did struggle with was the presentation. I was unsure what to include in order to sell by story idea. However, knowing I would struggle, I gave myself plenty of time for this and decided explaining why I was passionate about the project in the presentation would be the best way to sell it. 

Overall

In conclusion, this is a project that I am proud of. The work and dedication I have put into the project has allowed my story writing skills to grow and I now feel more comfortable writing scripts. I believe the way I was flexible and not precious with my characters allowed for the best version of my story as I was not afraid to change different aspects. 

I am also proud that I repeatedly asked my supervisor for help, as this was something I was not as good at in my first year of university. I feel as though I looked for advice when I needed it and used what was said actively and effectively.