Young Writers Society

According to a bit of a legend, Ernest Hemingway wrote the shortest ever story - six words long, when his fellow author-friends betted that he couldn't.

The six words? They were “For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.”

Whether Hemingway was indeed responsible for the creation of the story 'Baby Shoes' I thought it would make a good competition.

Basically, the rules are that if you are interested in competing, reply below. Then, once you've created your story, send it to me in a PM. The story must be six words only, contractions and hyphenated words are allowed, so long as you haven't just hyphenated two separate words together when there wouldn't normally be a hyphen.

First prize will receive 500 points and 3 reviews (your choice of work)
Second prize is 250 points and 2 reviews (your choice of work)
Third prize is 100 points and 1 review (your choice of work)
I may also award honourable mentions, who will receive a gift.

Entries will close May 6 2014.

GOOD LUCK!!

I'm interested in this. I'd like to join. : )

I'll give it a shot ^ ^

I'll try it.

I'll try. Can multiple stories be entered?

@froth Yep, definitely. Because it's such a short submission, I'm happy to judge a few entries per person.

I have extended the deadline to May.

I'm in

How do I join?

@Joe To join, you just PM me your 6 word long entry (you can enter more than one 6 word story if you like).

joining

@Okuro @froth @Joe
Hi, just a friendly reminder to see if you are still interested. No pressure cos you still have ages tll the due date.
Thanks to everyone who has entered so far!

If you want I'll do this

I'm definitely in! 'can hardly wait!

What's it mean to PM someone. Do you mean, like this? @TriSARAHtops