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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Dave Hutton takes the cake in my book. "No future in being a historian" is most excellent.
You Asked. We Helped. Stay Connected!
helped one, helped some, helped all
woke up, hit computer, nite nite
America: Life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness (probably can't use...but a good story)
Hollywood: Star, Wedding, Divorce, Rehab, Repeat
Regards,
Dale Hetrick
248-760-6846
What great reading for a Saturday morning!
Keep it up, everyone - only six days left till the winner is named -
lost touch, re-connected, things changed
OOOPS! again, that darn head injury.
lost touch, made connection, things changed
why me? why not? don't dwell
Idle time, minds racing, can't stop
looking forward, look back, use experience
Who has not experienced this trauma?
lost love, have regrets, have faith
Grass cut. house painted. Blight dented.
Duane this story is just for your story
Broken heart: duck tape. promised healing.
>> I am writing only from a humor point of view. I hope I am not hurting anyone, if the story was real.
Gave birth, love, support. Got flowers.
Happy Mothers Day.