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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BTW Linda, the stories are prize enough!!
"Lonely table, just for one..."
If it wins, I'll sent the $10 to Tom Jones or the lyric writer.
Short sighted, long trip, going nowhere
I imagine the Chief Troublemaker at Curve Detroit is absorbing all of these submissions and just waiting till the last minute to submit his entry! Charlie, we are waiting on you!
Green grass, blue sky, birdies singing!
entered contest. wrote words. won cash.
Linda posted. Many responded. Learned much.
Write to often. Should sleep more.
Did I use the right to?
The above is not a story.
Hey wait. I notice a trend.
Created group. We shared. Businesses flourished.
A true writer lives through ink.
Challenged to survive, challenged to speak.
I am that writer, I am he,
Who lives inside that bottled ink.
Producing words to submit my blog,
To win the prize...MY $10!
Six words is a challenge indeed.
Especially now, especially at 3:43(am), see.
Good night. Good Luck. Good God.
My 1st entry:
Mayor Kilpatrick just stole my wife!
Collective thought, creates action, wins reward
Group synergy, same direction, things accomplished
Developed positive, created forward momentum
Sorry gang.
Developed positive attitude, created forward momentum
Old head injury, sometimes forgets things
Motor City Connect used properly...effective!
turns heads. captures hearts. sells stuff.
big dreams. passion. sweat. connections. success.