January Writing Challenge: Music of the Spheres

[Nerys Ghemor]

It was a struggle to keep mine under the limit--I only barely pulled it off, and I did have to get very word-conscious, especially as I worked towards the ending.

I look forward to seeing what you did, CeJay!

 

[Kaziarl]

It was a struggle to keep mine under the limit--I only barely pulled it off, and I did have to get very word-conscious, especially as I worked towards the ending.

I look forward to seeing what you did, CeJay!

My problem is getting them long enough. I just can't seem to fill the story out.

 

[TimmyWl]

I didn't see any word count limit in the original post so I wrote out my challenge according to the rules established there.

The song is "Where to now, St. Peter" by Elton John.

http://www.trekbbs.com/showthread.php?p=2514999#post2514999

 

[CeJay]

Here's my entry:

I'll Never Look Into Your Eyes Again

 

[BrotherBenny]

I won't be entering this month as I don't have a laptop with all my stuff on, it's dead and the repairs are taking time. Maybe next time.

 

[Starkers]

Well mine's already past the 5000 mark! Doh!

This may take some editing...haven't even finished it yet

 

[trampledamage]

I think we're going to have to start a monthly Star Trek Novel contest!

 

[CeJay]

No kidding. Somebody needs to tell these folks to keep it manageable. Think of the poor readers. Now my entry .... oh, never mind.

I think the problem for me was that once I was given so many words to play with I began to start thinking big. Too big. Well, editing is a challenge too.

 

[Starkers]

I agree with Trampledamage, most often when I edit down it does make the story better...it's amazing how often I find myself essentially saying the same thing twice/over elaborating.

That said I think my story is going to hit about 7000 words...this might be too big an editing job!

 

[Mistral]

I'd rather read a fully developed story than one cut short to make the limits of the contest.

 

[Starkers]

Well I suspect I won't be entering. My story is finished but at 8000 words it's just a tad over the limit! I could probably edit it down but doubt I could get it to 5000 words. I'll probably post it as a stand alone story after the voting's finished.

 

[trampledamage]

Please do! I definitely want to read it - I love seeing everyone's responses to the challenge themes.

 

[Hoshi_Mayweather]

Silly question, but.....

What if there are two songs...(by the same group, no less) that fits the story?


(I guess I'll have to choose one that fits more closely...)

I should have mine posted shortly.

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

I had that as well with my entry--so I just chose the one that fit the best.

 

[Starkers]

Please do! I definitely want to read it - I love seeing everyone's responses to the challenge themes.

Don't worry I will post it once the voting thread's up, I had such fun writing it that I couldn't not...I also think I might have found a new reccuring character to replace Vesta! I'm considering shamelessly nicking Captcalhoun's idea and just using him in the challenges each month.

 

[Balthier the Great]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5st0b3ln5U

I like this one.

Burning inside
with violent anger,
Burning inside
with violent anger,
Sephiroth
Sephiroth
Fate - monstrous
and empty,
Fate - monstrous
and empty,
Come, come, O come,
do not let me die
Come, come, O come,
do not let me die
Come, come, O come, (Glorious)
do not let me die (Noble)
Come, come, O come, (Glorious)
do not let me die (Noble)
Sephiroth
Sephiroth [/I]

I'm going to have to go with the original maening of the term Sefirot, just because I don't think I want a guy named Sephiroth in my tale. That would be FAIL and a half.

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

Looking forward to it!

 

[Hoshi_Mayweather]

Story posted.

It's titled: Headache

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

Last call, guys...the contest will end at midnight (Central time)!

 

[trampledamage]

I'd better start figuring out who I'm going to vote for! Strong collection of entries this month.