What’s Your 6-Word Story?

“For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”

This sad, six-word short story is often misattributed to Ernest Hemingway because of the author’s predilection for sparse prose. 

Its actual origin began in advertising before Hemingway was born, which doesn’t surprise me.

Find me a single copywriter who doesn’t want to cut the fat off copy. Lean language is our love language.

Six-Word Stories for the Modern Marketer

So who wants to join me in a creative exercise to write a few six-word short stories?

Here are a few of mine.

About LinkedIn:
Like Tupperware parties, but with software.

About marketing:
Perfect blend of art and science.
OR
Own revenue? But I’m a creative.

About the state of the world:
Mr. Rogers: “Look for the helpers.”

What’s your story?

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