Speaking to peers was really useful at this point in the project. Just over mid-way through the project (7 weeks), I was eager to discuss my ideas with peers and see what they were working on themselves.
My feedback was good: it confirmed that I was on track and keeping a good record of my project so far. I was concerned that I had spent too much time with my head in books, but we discussed that this was vital research for such a large project.
I discussed my intent to continue researching the intersectionality of paganism and explore the rise in witchcraft over recent years. The general consensus was that this could add some really interesting plot points to my story.
Although I have a lot of cultural/historial research to do still, it was discussed that I really need to start visualising the characters some more and it's a good time to explore process more.
Creating some mini deadlines between now and the submission will be really important to keep me on track. It's also really important to bare in mind the ethical implications of this project. The reason I want to create a diverse cast of characters is because I believe representation is important: witchcraft doesn't solely exist in the space of young white women. It is diverse and personal to all who practice it, and I'd really like this to come through in my storytelling. Perhaps I could tell the story from different perspectives in each chapter? This could help me build a larger view of the world.
As I am so conscious of time, I have given myself a deadline for a few key developments:
- Three character boards
- First chapter draft completed
- Outline of key plot points I want to explore
BY THE 20th NOVEMBER.
I'd also like to get into the screen print room, so I will need to plan my time around that.
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