Six Word Novels

19 Mar 2009

Have you ever heard of a six word novel? I hadn’t until a couple of days ago.

It turns out that McGill University is trying to bring them back. The story goes that Hemingway was once asked in an interview to write a story in just six words that would tell a complete story. After he wrote, supposedly he referred to it as his greatest work.

For sale: baby shoes, never worn. - Hemingway

There was also a challenge to do the same thing that went out to a lot of science fiction and fantasy authors. Since I know that many of you who read this blog are fans of Joss Whedon, here is his effort:

Gown removed carelessly. Head, less so. - Joss Whedon

I took a few minutes and came up with a few of my own.

End of the Universe. Bring popcorn.

He lifted the cup; a champion.

They wanted peace. They got war.

And last but not least, poking a little fun at the whole thing:

Six words. One too many.

You should post some of your own creations in the comments!