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18 July 2008 @ 11:42 pm

Can you write a story in six words?

Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” He is believed to have called it his greatest literary work ever.

Can you write a story in six words?

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magnolia89 on August 14th, 2008 08:49 am (UTC)

I cant. Because Hemingway was a genius but iam not :(

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niblet81 on August 14th, 2008 11:28 am (UTC)

brilliant writers block. i'm quite impressed. this had made me think more than any other. i'll definitely have to take my time. thanks. :)

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amaelgreenleaf on August 14th, 2008 12:07 pm (UTC)
A simple thank you

This was a brilliant writer's block question.

It was the first one I ever answered. :)

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anabioz on August 14th, 2008 01:50 pm (UTC)

The train is closer when inside

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cahiervert on August 14th, 2008 06:21 pm (UTC)

Je t'aime, moi non plus!

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predator_x on August 14th, 2008 06:42 pm (UTC)

I can
but on russian

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pooja on August 14th, 2008 07:33 pm (UTC)

Thank you for this post. This was intriguing.

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kool4ever on August 14th, 2008 07:38 pm (UTC)
OF COURSE, HERE GOES NOTHING

HERE I AM, THE LONELY ONE.

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twisted_clarity on August 14th, 2008 09:13 pm (UTC)

I loved this question :D

My answer is:
She fell, never doubting he rise.

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mishka_jedi on August 15th, 2008 03:49 am (UTC)

I could write a full story of JUST TWO words, expressing a story moral, my inner world and my point of view towards the one I am writing for.

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theidolhands on August 15th, 2008 11:13 am (UTC)

There's been so many lame ones, but THIS was a great pick by LiveJournal and a cool submission by yourself. Thought I'd stop by and say so. I learned something and thought a lot about it.

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femspectre on August 25th, 2008 07:29 am (UTC)
sorry for the late response - have been away.

Thanks much - I'm glad you enjoyed this.

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