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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Old woman. Motionless. Is that blood?
Wanted: Three cows and a six-pack.
Awesome, Blythe! Now I want the "back story" on the three cows!
New Challenge Posted Today!
Wow, folks - you really stepped up to this "6 Word Challenge" - a total of 916 views of the thread, and 108 posts....
The new challenge is posted in "General Discussions" under "Key of MCC Challenge" - - enjoy!
And thank you all for being so enthusiastic in your 6-word stories!
Linda, gratefully
I've got one!
Success Story: Poor beginning, wealthy end.
These word groups made me laugh, smile and have just a great time this morning. I know that the time limit for the $10 is over, but I had to put my 2 cents in. You asked for my story in 6 Words. Here it is:
Harley, Horses, Love, Compromise, Marriage, Forever
Nice Job, Holli and Merry!
Thanks for keeping this thread alive even though the deadline for the challenge is long past.
This is a fun post, Linda. My holiday-minded contribution is below.
Three dangerous words: "Some assembly required."
Have a great one!
Ralph
True North Resources, LLC
ralph@truenorthresources.org
Good one, Ralph!
Will you be assembling "stuff" this holiday season?
The fridge keeps spoiling the milk.
There are days I cannot forget. (This is my favorite!)
Dad died, and that changed everything.
Scared but happy. Limitations non existant!
The Chia Story
Wet pottery. Spread seeds. Watch grow.
Roger said, "There are days I cannot forget."
And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is a great opening line for a novel...
Awesome job, Roger!
I'm delighted to see this thread continuing even though the contest is over... keep 'em coming!
Your Thoughts Make Your Day Magnificent...
Linda
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