Six Word Novels
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!
She ran out of ammo. Phew!
His man boobs were surprisingly buoyant
He was mistaken about the giraffe.
Luckily, the praying mantis was asleep
Steven, oblivious to others, farted loudly.
Transformers, more than meets the eye!
Anger: my foot, your ass
Jocks rule school, nerds rule world