A story in 6 words

[fencerm2]

I have developed a DEEP respect for author Paulo Coehlo.  I have read a couple of his books (The Alchemist, Warrior of the Light) follow his blog, follow him on Twitter, and he has amazing insights.

Today he posted a challenge to create a story in 6 words.  A writing challenge I CANNOT pass up.  My story:

Life is brighter than the sun

This short moment of creativity his tremendously brightened a slow moving, overly-busy work day.  And its a message I can take to heart. 

I had to share.

Comments

[goldsquare.livejournal.com]

This challenge is not new. One of the canonical examples.

"For sale: baby shoes. Never worn."


Here's one I wrote right now: "Never quit", Sarge yelled as we

[fencerm2.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know. He posted some excellent examples to his blog. I just think it is VERY cool.

6 words? (2 of them)

[rlg.livejournal.com]

Today, the world may be enough.

AC broken, we lose to summer.

[purpura.livejournal.com]

I've seen the 6 word story challenge before. On my profile I have Orson Scott Card's: The baby's blood type? Human mostly.

I thought it appropriate considering the kid I have. ;)

*stage whisper* And I like yours too!