Nothing Without Anything
Treatment by Lily Mao
‘Set in modern day society, an unamused teenage girl discovers a watch that allows her to see moments into her future. Thrilled at her new abilities, she thinks she can fix her life, but soon discovers the dangerous effects of changing events in her life.’
Nothing Without Anything is a story about growth as a young person, in a world where time appears to be limited and running out. The story focuses on the complications of young adulthood, honing in on feelings of self-doubt and not feeling worthy enough in a competitive world. Developing this plot was a great learning opportunity for myself as it showed me the complex ways in which you must take notice of a story for it to work, including acknowledging plot points, plot holes, and cheap plot tricks. Character development was a significant part of my story as I do not have a specific antagonistic character throughout most of my treatment. This means I needed to make sure that their story was strong enough without a ‘villain’, for the protagonist to change over the course of the story. Through feedback from peers and teachers, and analysing my work, I was able to craft a story that has a strong structure, while also being an entertaining, emotional journey through the experiences our protagonist endures.
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