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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Regards,
Dale
Duane - you won this challenge months ago - - and, it's great to see you're still at it!
Dale - excellent question, but only 5 words... add "Where" at the beginning!
Wrong Linda, Hutton won, kudo him
Linda,
I specifically wrote 5 words to be more efficient...pretty competitive, huh.
Regards,
Dale
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Dale - Pretty cool response, mister! We love efficiency!
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