The Six-Word Challenge
The Six-Word Challenge
True communication is based in clarity. Great writing - or speaking - is lean and muscular, and editing is an important art. Great writers weigh every word, every phrase, every paragraph and point for its value, impact, and propel-ability.
In the 1920s, Ernest Hemingway - the master of "word economy" - was challenged to write a complete story in just six words. He won the challenge, earning $10 for his success.
His story: "For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Worn."
So I make the same challenge to MCC members across the world: send me your six-word story. I'll ask a few other MCC heroes to judge with me, and the person with the most profound, impactful, or outrageously funny entry wins ten bucks, a "Hemingway Hero" call-out in my June newsletter, and special recognition right here on Collective X.
Linda Angér
www.TheWriteConcept.com
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One more for now...
I'm here, but where are you?
I am here. wherever here is.
Wherever you go, there you are
I had oysters once. True story.
Michigan; free to a good home.
Stop, look, listen, remember the message.
Love this challenge... really made me think.
My submission:
Taking time alone...I found myself.
Daddy left. Is he coming back?
Great Job, Everyone! Keep 'em coming!
"What's a sugar plum?", she asked.
Make yourself necessary for the world
Make yourself necessary for the world
Created the need, watched desire grow
Leaders can be nurtured, sheep follow
Blythe posted: "What's a sugar plum?", she asked.
WOW! I'm immediately thrown into a visual of tiny, wide-eyed child with a fluttery fairy perched on her fingertip. She's perfectly fine with "fairy" but has not concept of "sugar plum," - - - and the rest of the story is an amazing journey into a magical, mystical world...
Blythe, please let me know when the rest of the story is written, I absolutely want to read it! Excellent job - -