jan/feb January-March 2013 Writing Challenge

[Tony, aka Rouiancet]

Note that this contest's deadline has been extended through March 22nd to incorporate the Writing Improvement Month's special challenge!

Welcome, my friends, to the inaugural Writing Challenge of 2013! To start off, we're returning with a two-month contest with a theme chosen by the December Challenge's winner. As our characters move into 2390 -- their last decade before 2400 -- Jalana Laxyn would like you to consider what the next ten years hold. In her words,

"'Where do you see the universe in 10 years,' be it in society, technologically, medically, personally.."

What do you think might happen? UFOP:118's blockbusters of the past few years have taken a stab at that question with, for example, this year's Klingon crisis and the admission of Bajor to the Federation, but perhaps your take will be smaller than that. What can you do with ten years of growth and the character of your choice?

The deadline for this Challenge is Friday, March 22nd! You have just under seven weeks to submit your stories from the start date (Tuesday, January 8th).

As always, please remember:
*Your work must be completely original.
*You must be the sole author of the work.
*Your story must take place in the Star Trek universe, but may not center upon canon characters.
*Sign your final draft as you would a post on your ship.
*Your story must be between 300 and 3000 words.

As of today, this Challenge is open.

For any questions you might have, remember that you can always visit the Writing Challenge website.

Good luck!

Edited February 11, 2013 by Aron Kells

[Tony, aka Rouiancet]

Just a reminder that, because of the recent, special Challenge involved with Writing Improvement Month, this contest is extended through March 22nd! That's just a few weeks away now, so put on your writing pants and prepare for the contest ahead!

[Tony, aka Rouiancet]

This Challenge is now officially closed! Judges will be deliberating for the next week, after which we'll have announcements of winners and feedback. Thanks to everyone who entered!