One of the readings for Week Five, written by Felicia Day, (http://feliciaday.com/blog/web-series-4-things-to-ask-yourself-before-starting/) talks about the four main things to consider before starting to create a web series. Felicia is one of the most prominent creators in the web series world, and even though this article was written in 2009, it still holds true for people creating content today.

I thought this was interesting because it is a realistic take on how to create content for the web, the stories that should be created, and the skills that you may need when approaching the task. I thought I would attempt to summarise this reading as I found it really interesting and could be useful for me in the future.

The three points I found most interesting were:

1. “The web should be the place to tell stories and present characters that haven’t been seen” 
2. “Getting the word out is one of the biggest challenges in web video”
3. “There is a good chance that very few people could see your video”

I thought Day’s post was incredibly helpful not only for people looking to create their own web series, but also for any one creating any kind of web content. Sometimes it is easy to get so lost in your concept that you forget about the audience, how they will find your project, and most importantly, how they will engage with your project. I also like the idea of telling a story that isn’t usually told in mainstream media, something that deviates from the norm.

In terms of our final project for this subject, I think the most important thing to keep in mind from Day’s article is the idea of having faith in your idea, knowing what is going to work for it, and what isn’t.