Write a six-word memoir
Here is a challenge for you! The Six-Word Memoir Project is accepting submissions now and Oprah will publish winners in her magazine (if you submit through her website). NOTE: a hyphened word is considered one word (i.e. make-up, multi-cracked).
Below are some of the winning entries:
Best Imagery: “Inherited Mom’s zest and Dad’s lemons.” –wayword_angel
Toughest Narrative Arc: “Make-up on arms; something to hide.” –ElectricPirate
Best Imagery: “Multi-cracked heart in need of tourniquet.”-LucidDreamer
Headiest Journey: “Chosen for something. Not sure what….” – London Adam,
Best Backstory: “Only artists under 30 need apply” – marymc
Most Self-Aware: “Must. Stop. Taking. My. Own. Picture.” –Ells from SMITHTeens.
If you would like to submit your six-word memoir, click on the link below by November 11, 2011.
https://www.oprah.com/spirit/Share-Your-Six-Word-Memoir/1
Angie, thanks for this tip. I had written a six-word memoir in one of your classes awhile back, so I submitted that.
Wonderful! Good luck. I think you are my #1 student, Margaret.