20% Time Project Proposal

Name: Natalie Roberts

Project Title: Literature with J.J.Hearth

Project Start Date: November 7th

Project Completion Date: May 15th

Mentor’s Name: Ms. Browning, Sarah Hillier, Valerie Carson,

Brief Description: I will be writing a novel/screenplay.

Overview of Project Proposal

1) Project Objective: to write and edit my novel/screenplay. I hope to finish a story completely and really dive into all the small details. I also wish to edit my novel/screenplay to the best of my abilities.

2) Project Rationale: I am writing for my 20% time project because I really enjoy writing. I have always loved reading and watching movies. To watch a movie ,for me, is intriguing and interesting. When I read it feels as if it is stretching my imagination. I wish to write a novel/screenplay because I want to intrigue and inspire others.  

3) Project Steps: 
Plan out all my story ideas

·         Plan out every detail

·         Narrow down my ideas to one screenplay and one novel

·         Pick which one to write

·         Make chapter or progression plan

·         Start writing

·         edit and check my writing to see if it follows my plan

·         Repeat last two steps for the second half

·         Finish writing

·         Edit whole story

·         Get feedback

·         Make any last minute changes

4) Timeline of Activities:

November

v   Write down most of my ideas

v  Plan out the ideas

December

v  Go into greater detail on ideas

v  Start narrowing down ideas

January

v  Narrow ideas down to one screenplay and one novel

v  If able; plan out even more ideas for each

v  Pick either the screenplay or novel

v  Start chapter or progression plan

February

v  Finish plan

v  Start writing

March

v  Continue writing

v  Edit and check

v  Continue writing

April

v  Finish writing

v  Edit writing

May

v  Get feedback

v  Adjust story if needed

5) Available Human and Material Resources: mentors listed, local library,

6) Possible Road Blocks:  writers block, bad grammar, not following my plan, rushing

7) Research Questions: 

What will I benefit from this project?

How many roadblocks will I run into?

What resources will I use?