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Star Trek: Colony 5 Writers Sign-up


JMSOG

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The next step is to have Writers. the basic idea is this:

 

People around BZP send in ideas for stories, in one-sentance to one-paragraph concepts. If we approve it, they have a choice: write it themselves, or have one of our writers write it.

 

There would be a rotation, and we will only accept 10 writers. This means, if we do get 10, and we do about 22 stories a year, absolute maximum you would have to write 3 stories a year.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

*Must be able to turn a one sentence to one paragraph concept into a decent story

*Must be able to krank out a story in 2 weeks.

*Must be able to handle potentially heavy editing by myself and the Storyline Leaders

*Must have some concept of the plot of Star Trek

 

 

 

TO ENTER:

Post in the comments section of this page. Either link to a example of your writing you have written on BZP (Story, or epic. No poetry, comedy, or comic entries), or post the example in the comments itself.

 

 

The Deadline is June 22, at 8:00 PM EST. This should give enough time to find a story you have already written, or type up a story you havent posted yet.

 

 

This will be judged by the Storyline Leaders, at their discretion.

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I do not have a story readily available (this is not the computer I have them saved on, in general) but I do not have time to get one up before the deadline because of my impending eleven-day leave of abscence from BZP. I am sorry. Please still consider me, I'll give you what I can.

 

If you are willing to hold a slot for me until the 21st, I should be able to get you a story.

 

Here are some RPing posts of mine to give you an example of my writing style, at least:

 

The Ultima's replacement crew members were just moving to their stations when the enemy fleet arrived. "Captain! Message from the Darkest Point, Priority One Channel."

 

"Onscreen." Kaitan replied. He heared Arrik's message. "Ensign Laiko, what's the Ultima's status?"

 

"All system operating at 100%, sir," Nikkia replied, "we're still sort some armor, but no hull is exposed."

 

"Alright, then. Engsign Ryone, move out of this dock and to the Darkest Point, flank speed!"

 

"Yes, sir!" Nitram replied, plotting in a course and sending the Ultima hurtling into battle.

 

The escape pod crashed down onto Four Island and Ganelon got out very quickly. He stored the face of that trainer he'd been fighting, and his first name -Cal- mentally. He would have his revenge, but later. For now, what mattered was survival- a luxury some of his comrades didn't have, judging by the wreck in the sea.

 

At least Oliver, Roland, and Cal must all be here, Ganelon thought, if I get my Pokemon healed, I could end the three of them here. He check his carbine; twenty-two out of thirty-two shots left, plus his extra clip. That would be enough.

 

Propelled by thoughts of revenge, he hurried back towards the battle.

 

 

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alright, 21st you said: but i also realiised that 4 days is not enough time to type up a new story, for those who want to. therefore, 22nd is the deadline, for those who wish to type up a new story.

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Run. Breathe. Run. Breathe. Thoughts raced through his mind. They were simple thoughts, but thoughts that might save his life. Breathe. Run. Nowhere to hide. Only run. He heard the sounds of running hooves behind him. Never had he been so scared in his life. He threw off his black cloak, realizing it was slowing him down. Arrows flew over his head, the closest only missing by several centimeters. A small cave came into the man’s vision. The canyon was very unpredictable, so he didn’t know whether it would be safe, but he decided to take the chance. With luck, the riders wouldn’t see it in time. At best some of them would fall. At worst, they would have to chase him by foot. Either way, the man’s chances were good. The horses drew closer. Now voices and shouts could be heard. He ducked into the cave and continued running. “He went in there! Follow him by foot!” The man didn’t have much time. He burst out of the cave, feeling the cool summer breeze hit his face. This feeling of joy was followed by a feeling of pain. He fell to the ground and looked up. Archers sat at the top of the canyon. An armor clad man stomped up to him. His face was not visible, due to the cloth over his face. All that could be seen was his pitch black eyes. Fear rushed over the dying man.

“Any words? They could save your life,” the dark figure said. The man took a deep breath and said what he knew his last words would be,

“Calton de ser sut tonty.” A bright blue flash rushed towards him, and he was gone.

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I'd love to apply for something like this! (You might not be able to tell it by my activities on BZPower, but I love Star Trek).

 

Here are the five most recent short stories I've written on BZP, three for the Expanded Multiverse, two about LEGO's Alpha Team line, ranked in no particular order. (I've written more stories, years ago, but quality-wise I don't believe they're as good).

 

Doom of the Darkleaf

The Experiment

Invisibility

An Icy Mystery

Robotics 101

 

Plus, I am an avid (well, not quite so avid these days) RP'er in the LEGO General Discussion Forum. I've participated in nearly every text-based RPG there (you can find a full list in this now-dead topic), but I wouldn't say all my posts there were high-quality. Recently, however, I've been writing much better posts of high-quality.

 

I could pull out various posts from there, but as part of an overall story they might not be as good as free-standing stories (I am working on an epic about one of my characters' exploits in an RPG at the moment, but I've barely written any of it). I just wanted to mention it, as much of the writing I do on BZP is for RPGs.

 

EDIT: Oh, I forgot my S&T 6 Contest entry. But that's linked in my sig, in big letters, if you want to read it as well. (Everything else is linked in my sig too- I probably should make a library...)

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I'll sign up.

 

 

JMSOG EDITING: here's a story he PM'd me.

 

 

Vworp. Vwooooorpp. Vwoooooorrrrrppppp. A Blue box is present where it wasn't. Stepping out, a Man in a Tweed coat and bowtie looked around. He took out his Son Screwdriver and scanned the area. “Yep. I was right!” He said. “This is Spherus Magna” He said again. A young woman walked out of the blue box. “Right. Spherus Magna. Looks Like another jungle planet to me” She said. “Oh, it is so much more. I know some of the Agori Villagers” The man said, walking away.

 

“Wait for me!” The woman said, walking away as well. “Remember where we parked!” The man said. He kept walking until he saw a canyon. It had a slanted entrance and a village in the basin. The man began to walk into the village. Once he entered, he got stares from the armored beings around him. “Doctor?” A raspy old voice said. The Doctor turned. “Whats happened here?” The Doctor asked.

 

“We had a war, Doctor. A war that ravaged our planet and caused it to split into three parts. We no longer are Spherus Magna. We are Bara Magna” The voice said. “Raanu....Raanu. I knew the planet was heading to war! You should have listened!” The Doctor said. “I know, and for that grave mistake I am sorry” Raanu said. “Please, let us go to my quarters” Raanu led the way.

 

Entering the quarters, the Doctor sat down and Jen sat next to him. “So, this war, what was it over?” Jen asked. “A substance called Energized Protodermis” Raanus explained. “It came from the core of the planet, and that is why the planet split. The core was leaking out and we couldn't stop it. So we went to war for control over the substance, thinking we could stop it” Raanu said.

 

“And the War just sped up the process” The Doctor said. “Yes. The Great Beings, who where actually Time Lords, built us the Mata Nui robot, telling us to name it appropriately and launch it before the seperation” Raanu explained. “I am the chieftan of the fire village, only one division of this continent” Raanu said. “We will give you housing and food as long as you are here, Doctor” Raanu said.

 

The Doctor stood. “Yes, thank you” The Doctor said. Jen also stood, following the Doctor out. “Why do they look so...weird?” Jen asked. “Under that armor they look exactly like us” The Doctor said.

 

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I'll sign up.

Glad to see another person sign up- but you need to provide a link to an example of your writing (or write something and post it here).

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