How do you regroup and restart writing when faced with a loss of past work/edits? I figure that one is to do the same thing I did when I finished my first novel draft - have some fun with a short story. When I glanced at some of my recent blog stats, I noticed my post on the Star Trek fanfic contest had some recent hits.
The good and bad of it is that I've got a couple of ideas for stories, but I'm not sure which to choose. Contest rules limit to one story.
One idea follows the last Next Generation cast movie - Nemesis. With the Romulans becoming friends, all of the Trek villains are now allies. Starfleet wants to promote Picard to admiral and make him a figurehead in the Federation. Some high ranks in Starfleet are worried that with all the known Trek villains now friends, that this will actually split the Federation. Why? You'll have to read it and find out.
The second story idea takes place about a year after the JJ Abrams Trek movie. The Enterprise has spent lots of time touring the Federation with the crew being more like celebrities than Starfleet officers and explorers. Kirk finds things becoming very routine and actually getting dull. When a chance for action comes about, he jumps at the chance - too quickly and people die for the first time as a direct result of his orders. How will he react? Think about it. His situation is really no different than a Navy Academy Senior going from the classroom directly to command of an aircraft carrier. Is he truly ready to command?
So, which to write? I think both have potential. Obviously I think they do or I wouldn't consider them! I'm open to input. Which sounds more interesting?
Share your feedback and
Write On.
Yay Star Trek! I vote for the second idea. It seems to have more potential for internal and external drama. Internal + external always equals a great story. Good luck, whatever you decide to do!
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