Six-Word Story

 

Ernest Hemingway’s shortest story: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”

Six words! Sometimes I think the best writing is communicated in the least amount of space possible. Pithiness is paramount! (I love the word pithy, by the way. And the words winsome, pulchritudinous, pensive, and quixotic… even though I’ve never been quite sure how to pronounce that last one. But I digress.)

If you’re feeling brave, write me a six-word story in the comments section! I’ll put my favorite one(s) in the next entry. :)

Filed under: Books/Writing on June 18th, 2007

7 Responses to “Six-Word Story”

  1. Samuel Kordik, on June 18th, 2007 at 6:10 pm Said:

    Elected, called, justified, regenerated, sanctified, glorified.

  2. leia, on June 18th, 2007 at 7:50 pm Said:

    Take a risk, prayer works.

  3. Steph, on June 18th, 2007 at 10:18 pm Said:

    Ah, I love pulchritudinous! :)
    Hm…

    “Finally retired, he locked his door.”

  4. Steph, on June 18th, 2007 at 10:19 pm Said:

    P.S. I’m not sure when you leave for Peru, but have a wonderful time! This is so exciting…!

  5. Anna, on June 18th, 2007 at 10:39 pm Said:

    Thanks Steph! I know! I leave July 5th. :D I love these so far, everyone!

  6. Bec, on June 19th, 2007 at 8:20 am Said:

    Very late. Still Up. Stupid girl.

  7. Katrina Rowe, on June 21st, 2007 at 10:28 am Said:

    Life is good: the sun shines

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