I recently came across an interesting storytelling website called Six Word Stories. Do you think you could write a story in six words? This may sound like the easiest challenge I've given you, but, in truth, it may be the most difficult! 

Your Task

1. Review some examples of Six Word Stories for inspiration.

2. Add a new blog post. Use the title Writing Challenge: A Six Word Story 

3. Write your own six word story. Keep the following in mind:

  • Punctuation is allowed. Your story can be more than one sentence. 
  • The story must have exactly six words. A contraction (I'm, we're, they've) counts as one.
  • Your reader should be able to visualize a beginning, a middle, and an ending to your story.
  • Do NOT copy a story or idea that you read. Write your own story, please. 

4. After you write your story, think about which category or genre it belongs to. Place the genre above your story. Here are some to pick from: 

  • A sad story
  • A crime story
  • A science fiction story
  • A love story
  • A comedy
  • A true story

5. (Optional) Share one of the best stories you read on Six Word Stories. Tell us what you like about it. Provide a link to the page you found it on and credit the author. (See my example below.)

6. Share a link to your post in the comments below. When you read a Six Word Story by a MyEC blogger, leave a comment and suggest a title for the story. 

My Six Word Story

Category: A Love Story 

She washed the dishes. He dried. 

A story on Six Word Stories that I liked: 

Category: Mistakes

"One candle, unattended. Only ashes remain."

By Alexia

I like Alexia's story because it shows how quickly life can change. It's a really sad story. I enjoy candlelight, but I prefer battery operated candles because I don't trust myself not to make this mistake. I have a few candles that look real, but aren't.  

*This month's writing challenge was inspired by the saddest book ever written.

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  • My Six Words Stories

    post link: http://my.englishclub.com/profiles/blogs/a-six-word-story

  • MY SIX WORDS STORY :

    1.CATEGORY: FACT

    MY NAKED WEAPON SOLVE THE GANGSTER

    2.CATEGORY: LIFE

    A payments of my Father's Credits

    3.CATEGORY: RELATIONSHIP

    I wait but he left me!

    I am going to write those stories.

    I need a partner to finish it.

  • My six words story

    Category : horror

    70, just realized have wasted life

  • My six words story

    Category : Fiction

    Why don't we live in peace ?

  • My six word science fiction story:

    She was created in three darkness.

    If you knew that "she" is my little baby girl.
    And three darkness are: The darkness of membrane (amniotic sac), the uterine and the abdomen.

    What can you conclude? :D

  • Here is another attempt. Please visit to read:
    http://my.englishclub.com/profiles/blogs/writing-challenge-a-six-wo...

  • Hi dear Tara,

    Cool idea! Thanks for sharing.

    Here is my story.

    Have a great time.

    :) 

  • Pardon modemoiselle, here you are: 

    My Six Words Story

  • Some members forgot to share a link to their stories. You can find most of the responses in our Featured Blogs

    Who will write the next 6 Word Story? 

  • Stories end but memories aren't forgotten.

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