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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Linda, great topic!
Merry Sherman has posted this to the InSights Group collective x for discussion. Very thought provoking.
my personal philosophy:
when in doubt, jump don't fall
Master Networking. Businesses Grow. Everyone's Happy.
by sharing thoughts, lives are enhanced
"Feel Great, Look Great, Live Well."
"Enrich the lives of others"
More than 6 words but wanted to share my favorite anyway as I always find it inspiring - - - "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."
I know I will have a few more later.
TD!
www.natural-cure-alternatives.com
Turned in manuscript yesterday. Relaxing greatly.
The hair always matches the temperment.
;)
Oh, that's a good one, Stacy!
Okay, here goes, this is fun!!!
Elephant ears swaying in the wind
Mother polar bear sees her cub
Reaching down I picked it up
How many shoes do you have?
tossed his wishbone, found his backbone.
What does this button do? Oops.
SIX WORD CHALLENGE IS HAUNTING ME
Duane, I like your "Tossed his wishbone, found his backbone."
We can all waste a lot of time wishing. When we develop our backbone, that's really when life begins to happen.
Dreams are goals, wishes are fantasies.
"License, registration and proof of insurance."
Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha gonna (do)
Oops, one word too long.