I found this incredibly unique web site that challenges writers to tell a story in six sentences. I've heard of flash fiction, but would this be considered micro-flash fiction?
On a whim, I decided to enter my six sentences. After hitting the "enter" button, I wondered what the hell I'd been thinking as I read through some of the most amazing stories. Aarghhh!!! I wanted to take it back. I wanted a do-over. But the very next day I received an e-mail from the editor informing me that my story was accepted!
So, here's my story...
Please do me a favor. Take time and read through some of the other stories. There are some amazing writers on this site. Quite honestly, I kind of feel like an imposter.
7 comments:
Hi there,
Just wanted to say I loved your six sentence story! Also - your wee boy is the cutest.
Cheers,
Nikki
Hi Tracy
I got here from 6S also, and think you belong there - no impostering going on. I've commented on 6S too, so won't repeat - but I really did like the tone and possibilties of your piece.
Teresa
You are awesome, Tracy.
Hi - I really enjoyed your story over on 6S :)
Jessica
Those six sentences have always stuck with me from the first time I read them. I always thought they were beautiful in a melancholy sort of way. So nice to see you putting it out there!
Tracy,
I just wanted to say I found your blog through your 6S story. Your story was my favorite on the page. So simple, yet said so much. I found myself impatient with the some of the overly-wordy flowery stories of others who are supposed to be accomplished writers.
Thanks for the words!
Saly
Nikki - I'm glad you enjoyed my story! I really love the challenge of trying to write something powerful in just six sentences. Oh...and the wee boy's name is Griffin and he's definitely a handful now that he's learning how to walk :-)
Teresa - Thanks for the kind words about my story. I struggle with comparing myself to other writers. I don't think I'll ever stop doing that...
Jason - Thanks and get a blog :-)
Jessica - Thanks! I see that you have a blog - I'm going to stop by...
Christina - I encourage you to submit something. You're such a strong writer and you have so much to say.
Sally - It's funny that you say this because I was worried that my submission was too short. Too simple. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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