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6 Word Holiday Memoir Contest

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We are trying a new contest. Really we are looking for amazing writing to fill our print issue. These types of contests generally bring us excellent writing that fills our margins and moves our readers. This is our 6 Word Holiday Memoir Contest. The idea is simple, sum up one of your best holiday memories in just 6 words. You can also sum up your holiday season or tradition in 6 words.

Generally you will see these types of 6 word memoirs in schools or even in therapy. They are used for all kinds of reasons, but can be a very powerful pieces of writing. We are looking for pieces that move us. I know this contest will be hard to judge. I hope to include as many of these in our digital print issue as possible. If you want more information about the 6 word memoir, please watch this Ted talk by Larry Smith a founder and key player in encouraging people to write these memoirs.

 

 

Anyway quick rules:

  • Must be 6 words, no more, no less.
  • Must address the holidays in some way
  • Must be “moving”
  • You can enter as many times as you like
  • Memoir must be written in the comment
  • Must be original
  • Deadline December 20, 2021

Prizes:

  • Publication on our site and digital and print issue
  • Promoted on social networks
  • Featured as the winner on our website.

I have high hopes for this contest. Please have fun with it, and make them as moving and has filled with holiday spirit as possible. Sad memoirs are ok too. Leave your memoir in a comment below.

Good luck!

 

About Richard

Richard Everywriter (pen name) has worked for literary magazines and literary websites for the last 25 years. He holds degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology and Education. Richard has headed many writing workshops and courses, and he has taught writing and literature for the last 20 years.
 

In writing and publishing he has worked with independent, small, medium and large publishers for years connecting publishers to authors. He has also worked as a journalist and editor in both magazine, newspaper and trade publications as well as in the medical publishing industry.
 
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  53. admin says

    We will be running another 6 word contest soon. This year the winner we went with was less sweet and more timely; So many of these entries are wonderful, and this was very hard! Our winner is:

    Prachi Jain “Excessive debate kills the holiday vibes”

    This entry seemed very current and with the times. Congratulations!

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