Calling all creative writers!, Can you tell your life story in only SIX words? |
 Feb 29 2008, 11:18 AM
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Director of Farcical Aquatic Ceremonies  Posts: 8,895 Joined: 2:55pm January 28, 2005 Location: Classified, until such time as the Ministry sees fit to release it.   |
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway bet his friends that he could write a complete story in only six words. His story? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”
Based on the Hemingway incident, Smith Magazine challenged its readers to tell their stories in six words, which they've complied and are releasing in a book. Telling a complete story in six words is a quite a challenge. I know we have lots of writers in the Lounge; are any of you up to the challenge? Some examples: "No wife. No kids. No problems." "Cursed with cancer, blessed with friends." "Found one true love; married another." Remember, you're limited to six words.  Pleione LL Moderator This post has been edited by Pleione: Feb 29 2008, 11:25 AM |
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Feb 29 2008, 11:27 AM
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Daily Prophet Photographer  Posts: 861 Joined: 10:04am June 8, 2005 Location: Yes, it's a stuffed Homer in towel. You can stop staring now. |
"Nobody else like him. Thanks goodness."
Or if that doesn't works... "Devoted son, friend, boyfriend, and artist." 
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Feb 29 2008, 12:45 PM
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Knockturn Alley Fingernail Vendor  Posts: 779 Joined: 12:04am June 2, 2006 Location: In Uruguay's Wizarding School (i wish :P) |
How about this: "Wants to be a Doctor. Bye life"
 Ok, maybe that's a little extreme, but that's what's on my mind right now (stupid exams) 
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Feb 29 2008, 02:39 PM
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Daily Prophet Photographer Posts: 861 Joined: 10:04am June 8, 2005 Location: Yes, it's a stuffed Homer in towel. You can stop staring now. |
^Noticed, you must be really busy! That's seven words, honey! ;P
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Feb 29 2008, 02:58 PM
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Monster Book Stacker Posts: 373 Joined: 7:34pm September 10, 2007 Location: Wandering through wondering... |
Since birth, creating knowledge through living.
Well, that about sums it up for me! 
-------------------- All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions - Leonardo da Vinci
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Feb 29 2008, 05:42 PM
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Firebolt-Polisher at Quality Quidditch Supplies Posts: 1,050 Joined: 9:23pm April 14, 2006 Location: Buffalooo!! |
No I can't. lol. I've always been a good creative writer, but conciseness has never been a strength. Well, wait no I can so totally do this.
Crazy girl has fun with life. This post has been edited by weasleygirl93: Feb 29 2008, 05:43 PM --------------------  Hockey fan? CLICK! A proud memeber of PATHETIC |
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Feb 29 2008, 05:57 PM
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Ollivander's Phoenix Feather Plucker Posts: 4,240 Joined: 2:07pm April 9, 2006 Location: Re-reading Hogwarts, A History...  |
Well, my complete life story is pretty shorts so...
Wanted: A Life from the Movies Because I dream of a life full of adventure and romance...I'm just not there yet... 
--------------------  "You said to us once before," said Hermione quietly, "that there was time to turn back if we wanted to. We've had time, haven't we?" ~~~Avatar and banner by theonlysong~~~ |
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Feb 29 2008, 09:01 PM
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Gringott's Cart Axle Greaser Posts: 2,789 Joined: 5:22pm February 18, 2007 Location: Argentina |
I have mine:
"Goodbye holidays! Hello schedule from Hell!" Sigh...farewell to you, Summer... This post has been edited by Fer_keeper: Feb 29 2008, 09:02 PM -------------------- Oh, well, thank you very much, very nice of you. Your vote of confidence is overwhelming.
-The Princess Bride, Grampa |
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Feb 29 2008, 09:19 PM
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Being Eaten by the Pea Soup Posts: 41 Joined: 10:37am February 22, 2008 Location: Forcing Hermione's knitted hats on to house elves other than Dobby. |
To be whimsical is the essence.
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Feb 29 2008, 09:42 PM
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Waiting for Wednesdays  Posts: 9,150 Joined: 7:57am January 28, 2005 Location: Hiding from Hurricanes  |
Good books, friends, wine and love!
Pleione excellent thread! Thanks! -------------------- |
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