Story Idea

No contests for me lately, but I am writing a few genres I'm not used to, trying a new one out in fact. I'm trying to branch out. I wouldn't wanna be accused of being a one trick pony after all and how will I learn if I don't try new things? Science fiction is the one I'm trying out, and I'm also working on a fantasy book, which is something I'm not used to. Science fiction story's a series with some spy undertones (definitely not something I saw myself trying, heh). It's a little exciting and scary, trying out a new genre or working on one you're not used to. It's adventurous and educating. Besides, if you mess up...you can always go back and edit it =) Good luck with your writing, Sunn!

I was just thinking about a story that deals with knights and the trials they go through, nothing concrete but its an idea anyway.

I wouldn't know where to begin to write a fantasy or science fiction piece of fiction. I just don't read the stuff and it doesn't interest me much. That said, I think the fact that you are stepping out of your comfort zone is very admirable. Maybe you will love writing this kind of genre. You never know until you try, right? I guess you might also have an advantage in that you will not be copying someone else's ideas because you are a fresh voice in this area. It could work to your advantage. Good luck with your writing.

I write sf, but when I discovered Doctor Who, and started writing Who fan fic, I discovered I could actually write humorous stuff.

It's probably good as a writer to put yourself out of your comfort zone and attempt something totally different. I write too but I have never entered any writing competitions. Whenever I try to write something I am not used to I usually feel overwhelmed and not too confident at first but I relax once I get into it and the ideas start to flow. Good luck with it!