The Song Title Challenge was started as a creative exercise started on A Crucible of Scribes, a blog started by some people from the writing course I did last year.  We gave each other song titles, and then you had to write a short piece of fiction based on that title without listening to the song.

I’ve decided I want to make this a regular feature on this blog.  Initially, I’ll be reposting my original pieces from the other blog, but I want to give you the opportunity to also suggest song titles for me.  You’re welcome to give titles for songs in languages other than English – just write them using the Latin alphabet and give the English translation of the title.  Also include the name of the band/artist who originally wrote/performed it.  Make your suggestions using the form on the challenge page.  If I use your title, I’ll include a link to your blog with my post.

I also want you to participate in the challenge.  Write a short piece of fiction, about 300 words, using the song title as your story title.  IMPORTANT: do not listen to the song before you write your piece, so the lyrics of the song won’t influence you.  Leave a link to your post in the comments section.  You’re also welcome to comment on my attempt which appears below.

This week’s challenge:  Nessun Dorma, from the opera Turandot by Giacomo Puccini and made popular again in 1990 by the Italian tenor, Luciano Pavarotti.  In English, the title means “None shall sleep”.  Have fun with it.

Nessun Dorma

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