October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma"

Gul Re'jal · October 1 2011, 06:44 AM

I still can’t believe that this has happened, but obviously the honour of naming the theme for this month’s challenge fell on me. So here it is:

Dilemma

It may be a big thing—like which planet to save, or a small thing—like the choice between tea or coffee for breakfast. And anything in-between. It’s all up to you and your characters.

Some rules:

- the word limit: 7000 words max.
- only stories written for this challenge, no reusing older stories
- Star Trek universe, any era, any ship, any crew; no crossovers, though--let’s keep it fully understandable for Trekkies without knowledge of other franchises
- only stories finished before the deadline will be entered in the voting poll; not a rule but a suggestion: please try to post completed entries instead of posting separate chapters as they are being written
- the deadline is 30th of October 2011, 23:59 GMT. Voting will take place 31st Oct-2nd Nov.
- don’t forget to post the link to your story in this thread

Questions? Comments? Complaints? Post them here or PM me.

Good luck and enjoy writing

Rush Limborg · October 1 2011, 07:59 AM

Hmm...interesting....

Trelane · October 1 2011, 11:28 AM

Hope I find time to contribute to this author-challenge.

Stoek · October 3 2011, 12:26 AM

A little teaser.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Even When...

Synopsis: While having lunch with Doctor Julian Bashir, the ever mysterious Garak regales him with a story of a choice he had to make that could have had dire repercussions for Cardassia, the homeworld he has been exiled from.

TerokNor · October 3 2011, 07:22 AM

I think I may have an idea for this challenge as well... lets see, if it turns out to be something.

TerokNor

TerokNor · October 5 2011, 06:25 AM

Looking for a Beta for my Challenge Story to correct time-, spelling- and grammar mistakes. The story is very short, only around 900 words/ a little over 2 pages. If somebody who is a native speaker of English or very good in English has a little time to spare to look over it, that would be great!

TerokNor

Trelane · October 5 2011, 11:52 AM

October 2011 "Dilemma" Fic Entry

http://trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=148706

"Star Trek: Mandela"
"You Could Be Mine"

A Starfleet Officer inadvertently reunites with a young Aid Worker whom carried a child to term, conceived during a rape on a Federation colony world in 2367 he failed to protect her from, as he was being beaten by the same Cardassian soldiers in front of her.

Ln X · October 5 2011, 09:47 PM

I've got a story for this challenge, need to work on it for a few days but it'll be ready...

Ln X · October 16 2011, 07:46 PM

I've posted my story on this forum in response to this challenge. It's called Moment of Surrender and here is a link to the story:

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=149248

Rush Limborg · October 17 2011, 06:24 AM

Here's my tale! It's called Of Mastery And Fate. The dilemma? The cost of power--is it worth it?

http://trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=149282

TerokNor · October 24 2011, 08:22 AM

Here is the link to a short cardassian story.

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=149548

TerokNor

Cobalt Frost · October 31 2011, 12:39 PM

Ack, I thought the deadline was the 31st. Too late to drop mine in the mix?

EDIT: nevermind, just saw that the poll was up. Well nuts, maybe next month...

Gul Re'jal · October 31 2011, 12:49 PM

Sorry

I posted the voting thread a few hours after the deadline, but it's already there and even voting has started.

I hope it won't stop you from posting your story anyway, even if not as an entry.

Cobalt Frost · October 31 2011, 12:57 PM

I might; prolly take this chance to flesh it out a bit more tho. Great challenge BTW!

October 1 2011, 06:44 AM	#1
Gul Re'jal Commodore Location: Gul Re'jal is suspecting she's in the wrong tale	October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" I still can’t believe that this has happened, but obviously the honour of naming the theme for this month’s challenge fell on me. So here it is: Dilemma It may be a big thing—like which planet to save, or a small thing—like the choice between tea or coffee for breakfast. And anything in-between. It’s all up to you and your characters. Some rules: - the word limit: 7000 words max. - only stories written for this challenge, no reusing older stories - Star Trek universe, any era, any ship, any crew; no crossovers, though--let’s keep it fully understandable for Trekkies without knowledge of other franchises - only stories finished before the deadline will be entered in the voting poll; not a rule but a suggestion: please try to post completed entries instead of posting separate chapters as they are being written - the deadline is 30th of October 2011, 23:59 GMT. Voting will take place 31st Oct-2nd Nov. - don’t forget to post the link to your story in this thread Questions? Comments? Complaints? Post them here or PM me. Good luck and enjoy writing __________________ In a Cardassian library or in a Cardassian gallery? "Reagan, it appears, is really only an ardent unionist if the unions in question are in Poland" - Stephen King, Skeleton Crew Last edited by Gul Re'jal; October 1 2011 at 07:27 AM.

October 1 2011, 07:59 AM	#2
Rush Limborg Vice Admiral Location: The EIB Network	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Hmm...interesting.... __________________ "I have been wounded but not yet slain. I shall lie here and bleed awhile. Then I shall rise and fight again." "Forget it, Jake...it's Chinatown."

October 1 2011, 11:28 AM	#3
Trelane Lieutenant Commander	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Hope I find time to contribute to this author-challenge.

October 3 2011, 12:26 AM	#4
Stoek Commander Location: Stoek	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" A little teaser. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Even When... Synopsis: While having lunch with Doctor Julian Bashir, the ever mysterious Garak regales him with a story of a choice he had to make that could have had dire repercussions for Cardassia, the homeworld he has been exiled from.

October 3 2011, 07:22 AM	#5
TerokNor Captain	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" I think I may have an idea for this challenge as well... lets see, if it turns out to be something. TerokNor __________________ ... Stay clear! It´s the singing of things I´m longing to hear. You touch them and stiff and silent they turn. You´re killing the things for whose singing I yearn! I support PLAN. http://plan-international.org/

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October 5 2011, 06:25 AM	#6
TerokNor Captain	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Looking for a Beta for my Challenge Story to correct time-, spelling- and grammar mistakes. The story is very short, only around 900 words/ a little over 2 pages. If somebody who is a native speaker of English or very good in English has a little time to spare to look over it, that would be great! TerokNor __________________ ... Stay clear! It´s the singing of things I´m longing to hear. You touch them and stiff and silent they turn. You´re killing the things for whose singing I yearn! I support PLAN. http://plan-international.org/

October 5 2011, 11:52 AM	#7
Trelane Lieutenant Commander	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" October 2011 "Dilemma" Fic Entry http://trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=148706 "Star Trek: Mandela" "You Could Be Mine" A Starfleet Officer inadvertently reunites with a young Aid Worker whom carried a child to term, conceived during a rape on a Federation colony world in 2367 he failed to protect her from, as he was being beaten by the same Cardassian soldiers in front of her.

October 5 2011, 09:47 PM	#8
Ln X Fleet Captain Location: Blottoed in Quark's bar	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" I've got a story for this challenge, need to work on it for a few days but it'll be ready... __________________ ST: The Approaching Shadow... Caption contests: *VOY ,* *DS9*

October 16 2011, 07:46 PM	#9
Ln X Fleet Captain Location: Blottoed in Quark's bar	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" I've posted my story on this forum in response to this challenge. It's called Moment of Surrender and here is a link to the story: http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=149248 __________________ ST: The Approaching Shadow... Caption contests: *VOY ,* *DS9*

October 17 2011, 06:24 AM	#10
Rush Limborg Vice Admiral Location: The EIB Network	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Here's my tale! It's called Of Mastery And Fate. The dilemma? The cost of power--is it worth it? http://trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=149282 __________________ "I have been wounded but not yet slain. I shall lie here and bleed awhile. Then I shall rise and fight again." "Forget it, Jake...it's Chinatown."

October 24 2011, 08:22 AM	#11
TerokNor Captain	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Here is the link to a short cardassian story. http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?t=149548 TerokNor __________________ ... Stay clear! It´s the singing of things I´m longing to hear. You touch them and stiff and silent they turn. You´re killing the things for whose singing I yearn! I support PLAN. http://plan-international.org/

October 31 2011, 12:39 PM	#12
Cobalt Frost Commander Location: seduced by The Coolness in Phineas & Ferb's backyard	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Ack, I thought the deadline was the 31st. Too late to drop mine in the mix? EDIT: nevermind, just saw that the poll was up. Well nuts, maybe next month... __________________ Damn the resonance cannons, full speed ahead!

October 31 2011, 12:49 PM	#13
Gul Re'jal Commodore Location: Gul Re'jal is suspecting she's in the wrong tale	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" Sorry I posted the voting thread a few hours after the deadline, but it's already there and even voting has started. I hope it won't stop you from posting your story anyway, even if not as an entry. __________________ In a Cardassian library or in a Cardassian gallery? "Reagan, it appears, is really only an ardent unionist if the unions in question are in Poland" - Stephen King, Skeleton Crew

October 31 2011, 12:57 PM	#14
Cobalt Frost Commander Location: seduced by The Coolness in Phineas & Ferb's backyard	Re: October 2011 Writing Challenge: "Dilemma" I might; prolly take this chance to flesh it out a bit more tho. Great challenge BTW! __________________ Damn the resonance cannons, full speed ahead!