I completely agree @PeterthePapercomPoser
I hadn't posted it, but this was actually my final notation for the main motif.
I would love to get your feedback and guidance as I work towards finishing this piece.
I am currently in the process of writing out 7 "variations" or alterations to the melody - inversion, augmentation, diminution, ornamentation, a retrograde, and 2 complimentary, but very different phrases that I can draw from and add to the piece. It's been a while since I learned these concepts in theory, so I would really appreciate a refresher (or a walkthrough) of some of these if anyone doesn't mind helping me out.