Thread: Need plot ideas.

Hello.
I'm writing a piece for a creative writing class, and have absolutely no idea what to do.
It's inspired by a song lyric(s), which I have. I have a very basic idea of what to do, just no specific plans for the juicy bits.

The lyrics are: "Let's talk about spaceships, or anything, except you and me, okay?"

I don't really want a literal translation of that into my story, so it's obviously not going to be about spaceships. I was thinking about doing a failed relationship, and how the couple tries to salvage it, ect. I do want romantic aspects, though, so if they end up falling apart and realizing they're better off together than apart, that's just dandy.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
~Neffa

I think the saucer shaped sherbets are called spaceships, you could incorporate those in The man runs a sweet shop, the sherbets run out, the man must buy more sherbets, the woman wants the money for a romantic holiday, there's not enough for both, and.....CATASTROPHE.

LOL. That reminds me of something Fred and George would invent.
Course, I'm just a nerd.
That's adorable, I love it.

Lol, glad you liked it. Tell me if you plan on using it, if not I may have to write that story myself Plus, feel free to ask me to come up with something more serious/romantic/boring/etc.

Here's the story I get from that phrase, feel free to use it in part or entirely.

Person A
Traits: Escapist, submissive, dreamer
Person B
Traits: Realist, dominant

Situation
A couple has drifted apart. They both realize they need to solve this or end up loosing the relationship. The fantasy of spaceships and aliens was something they used to dream about when everything was well between them, in the beginning of their relationship. Person B however, is tired of A's tendency of running away from serious issues, and has become more bitter and grounded as a result.

You could have them looking out of a window, on a balcony, or anywhere where they can see a night sky. Every time the discussion becomes uncomfortable/too personal one of them(A) will point to a plain, helicopter or shooting star, saying it's a UFO. The other one(B) will just get annoyed and says something like "it's just a plane, look, those are the tail lights and those are..." burring the fantasy in logical evidence. The discussion get's thrown off track for a bit and they have to work their way back to what they need to work out. Finally the two characters reconcile, preferably not because of something they say but rather some mutual silent understanding, or in some way something more internal then a winning argument. They both feel better, standing in silence for a moment and looking at the sky. Finally (B) point's at the sky and you can wrap it up with something along the lines of:

B-What's that?
A-Well I guess it's a helicopter like you said.
B-No, it's got all the lights wrong. It's not a plane either.
A-Are you saying it's a spaceship?(dry and skeptical)
(pause)
B-Yeah, I guess I am.

Happy ending.
Everyone cries.

That's what I would do with it.
If you do use it, send me a copy, and tell me if you don't so I can write it myself ;P

I really like that.
I think I'll use it, or at least attempt to.
I'll get started tonight.

Any more ideas will still be considered. c:

Plot ideas for the LM challenge? Is this cheating, I wonder? *grin*

BAHA. Nope, it's just a personal challenge. I picked the lyrics myself, they just inspired me.

It may or may not be a fanfic though. >_>

Sorry, sweets. It's can't be a fanfic. WF only allows original work.

And I was only teasing you about the cheating part. Sorta.