#sixwordstory joys

I am new to trying to be a writer. I say trying, as I definitely don’t feel like I am one.

I have thought about stories, made lots of different stories when I was a teacher, explored and supported students to create their own. Shared some stories ideas to help discuss. The best way to develop ideas is to also spend time talking about books. What I have read amd what others have read. I will admit, my own read pile is nothing compared to some people I know, who destroy books before I have even got through the first chapter.

But the one thing that has really helped get my brain into think about a story, about what to include and the harder one, what not to include, is making six word stories.

I first saw this as a ‘thing’ when I found a competition a while back. But I have since found so many amazing people sharing images to inspire others to share their own six word story. The writing community is, again, amazing for those who want to explore the idea of writing. Purely for the joy of doing it.

Being able to read through the different answers is always hilarious, sad and in general, fun to see where others went. Some times there is an obvious theme that many see in the picture (not a bad thing). But read through and you will find some unique gems in there too.

So if you are scrolling through and looking for inspiration, or just to get your own mind thinking for a warm up exercise when spending your time writing. Have a look and get to thinking.

Don’t be fooled though. This is not some little thing to do and be a stretching exercise. Making a good six word story is not just something before doing something ‘better’. The skill for a good one is just like a skill for writing flash or an epic trilogy. Like it is for those who do sprinting or marathon running.

Similar but different.

Have a good Sunday and enjoy writing.