Script Writing and Semi-Finalist

Writing a script isn’t easy. It takes time and it can be very stressful. Mr. Slee told us to write a script about “what we want to see change in the world.” At first I thought, “How am I going to do this?” I put it off for a while until Mr. Slee talked to me about it.

I knew just what to write about: PTSD and homeless vets. It began to get emotional, because I knew that these issues are really happening. I wrote the best thing I could because I wanted to bring awareness to the issues of homeless vets and PTSD and to open up people’s minds so they could see what’s really going on with our vets.

I began only writing this as a grade. I didn’t expect anybody would like it so I stopped working hard on it. I didn’t really think about winning a contest, but I did want a passing grade, so I didn’t put my whole mind into it.

When I began to write it was very hard for me. My only thought was “get it done” and I got it done, but I didn’t expect anyone would like it. Mr. Slee had to remind me over and over again to turn it in. I was hesitant. It is nerve-racking to turn in something you write and be judged.

When I got the email that said I was a semi-finalist I was really surprised. Now Mr. Slee is pushing me to get the final draft done. I thought they would hate it, but I got the email that said I was a semi-finalist. If I do win I hope I can make a difference.

The reason I want to win is because I want people to know this is a real problem in America. Both PTSD and homeless vets are huge problems that people look away from. I want people to realize it’s a problem.

In all, writing a script is not easy, especially if it’s a difficult subject to write about. There’s a lot of stress, time, and sweat put into writing, but if I can make a difference it would be all worth it.