okay so thanks to manga tutorials I know how to outline my story, its gonna start from when my character was born to my education then how to get to Japan and the conclusion. I have decided that I dont want to name my character because I dont think its important to know, its her journey that is most important, to me at least. I didnt want to name her Shannan, after me, because she isnt exactly myself cuz I havent gone past 9th grade yet and I dont think I will do exactly what shes does, but shes more like a guideline for me of what i can do.