Jan 252012
It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.
~Friedrich Nietzsche
How about telling that story in six words Nietzsche?
Ernest Hemingway is reputed to have done it:
“For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.”
Over at Smith Magazine they take this flash fiction concept and make it more personal, “celebrating the joy of passionate, personal storytelling.”
They call it the Six Word Memoir Project.
“A sake mom, not soccer mom.”
~Shawna Hausman
“The miserable child leads to royalties.”
~Frank McCourt
Both their book series and the Smith Mag’s site are filled with six words on a range of topics including love, inspiration and parenting. You can even instantly publish your own six word memoir on the site. I did!
“Making it up as I go.”
Tell me, what’s your story in six words?
Oh, man! I have to think!
“Braver than I used to be.”
Taking one step at a time.
Lengthen my attention span “Ooh squirrel!”
LOL!
Very funny! Are you related to my dogs?
Ha, ha Susanna. Might be lol.
Funny Catherine!
Every day is a new beginning.
Life is a journey, live it.
Oh boy, Coleen, I still need to come up with one. But you know what? Your post has actually given me more focus to do so. Six words … hmmmm….
Sheila Seabrook recently posted..PATIENCE, GRASSHOPPER …. REDIRECT
Wow. My story in 6 words…Will work for ink and wine.
Love this one, April!
Can I get back to you? LOL
Debra Kristi recently posted..-Bringing a Character to Life-
Living my almost happily ever after:)
-Thanks for helping me think in fewer words!
Lost in the static of life. That pretty much sums me up in a nutshell!
Boring, in a very good way!
LOL fun topic!
Jennette Marie Powell recently posted..My Town Monday: When it Sucks to Live in Ohio
You are all so creative–I’m having fun reading your responses!
Getting good at the hard stuff.
Oh, great one Myndi!!
Live the dream. Tell the tale.
Drink coffee, eat chocolate, laugh loud.
I’ve read More Six Word Memoirs + the teen edition. It’s amazing what people can convey in six little words.
Here’s mine:
Fear is my crutch no more.
Lists, chocolate, books keep me sane.
Always seeking. (Woah, do I get three lives??
)
August McLaughlin recently posted..LSR #4: Trusting Your Instincts
Does it count if I do more than one? And, I want to steal April Plummer’s. BRILL!
Ok:
Live authentically and with abundant joy.
Soccer, orchestra and dance, living carpool routes.
Open arms, sunkissed days, my heart.
Effort, Commitment, Results, No other options!
Never give up! Never say die!
It’s an oldie, but a goodie! (Does that one count, too?)
“My family makes it all worthwhile!”
Run, stumble, fall down, get up.
Fabio Bueno recently posted..Meryl Streep – The Shapeshifter
You are kidding me, aren’t you?
Cute post, Coleen!
Find courage in being unique.
This was a toughy, but that’s what first came to mind.
Marcy Kennedy recently posted..Are You Brave Enough to Punch A Shark?
Why walk when you can dance?
Geek girl will save the day.
This six word concept is impossible!
Wait – I just did it!
Game on, Colleen. When I find my 6, we’ll both know.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
Take risks, get messy, make mistakes.
Wow, six words is hard!
It just gets better and better
I’m happy you feel that way!
Loving the journey of my life.
Still crazy, after all these years
Loving my family to the fullest !
I just love that baby shoes one. Lemme mull over this one. I had to describe myself in 5 words for a previous job’s wall of teachers and I said, “Completely devoid of humor. Natch.”
Sophia Chang recently posted..Aria Dragons and Air Force One
Wow Coleen! What Fantastic replies! You clever girl!
My six word reply. Hmm.
Loving life with true heartfelt expressions!
Karen McFarland recently posted..Million Dollar Smash-Up!
My six change with each day!
I have more than one
Take it. Share it. Enjoy it.
Live with no regrets. Discover undiscovered.
Positive attitude will take you anywhere.