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The Zenith is an all-encompassing project given to us at the end of our senior year, meant to incorporate all that we have learned over the past two years into a self-directed project. According to Google, Zenith means “the time at which something is most powerful or successful.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing my Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For my Zenith Project, I decided to write my own full-length novel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to write a book because writing a full-length, original novel has always been a dream of mine and this is an opportunity to write one and share it with my peers and get feedback on it. Due to the fact that writing a book will take a long time, I will not finish<\/strong> the book by the due date. I plan to have a good chunk of the book done for the due date, with most if not all of it edited. I will also create a map of the world, as well as a cover for the book. I am also planning on creating a figurine of the main character of the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Zenith project is a new challenge for me because I have always had trouble writing a full-length novel, as well as creating a plot to span the length of a book. While I have written lots of short stories, the pacing of a story has always posed a problem for me. Creating fully-fleshed out protagonists and antagonists will be new to me. By not finishing the book by the deadline, I ensure I don\u2019t rush any of the scenes just to get them done. I will also be able to develop my modeling skills in Maya by creating the character to 3D print and create molds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my Animation Class, I will be creating a set of complex characters. This has to do with character design, which is a critical feature of creating an animation. I will also be creating a world for the characters to live in, which somewhat relates to set design because all of the things in the world should have some significance to the story even if it is tiny. I will also be working in Maya, which we learned in Animation and learn how to 3D print something and create a mold for an object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creating the Plot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I began by brainstorming names<\/em> for different characters and creating the world the story would take place in. For me, I find creating the characters and the world are easier than creating a plot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help create a plot, I created a Pinterest board to gather ideas and advice on writing. Within the board, I have different writing prompts that I liked, as well as advice and tips on writing in general for easy access. I had previously compiled tips for my own use, but went through and selected what could be useful for this project and book specifically. (The counting crows poem can be used for foreshadowing!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once I found the names for the characters and the plot of the story, I began to develop the characters and world. To do this, I used a website called WorldAnvil, which is free to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows easy organization of characters, cities, plot points, battles and everything in-between. Within each category is a series of boxes available to be filled out. For example, there are places to put a character’s failures, successes, goals, relationships with other characters, names, titles and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n