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!
@soulauthoress says
Stringing popcorn, hot chocolate, family love…
Mike says
Missing home, blizzard diner, crying hotel…
Lorna Wood says
Froot Loop garland and happy girls .
Lorna Wood says
Putting up a stocking for her fiancé.
Lorna Wood says
Sorry. Too many words. I’ll try again.
admin says
I did that several times lol.
Lorna Wood says
Filling a stocking for her fiancé.
Ellen O’Donnell says
wedgewood China, once cherished, now dusty
genie says
my lost dog found on Christmas eve
Genie Nakano says
Found a new way to live
Jessica Miskelly says
Crackers! Laughing matter now silent memory.
Jessica Miskelly says
Pudding and word games. People missing.
Kenny says
Beer after beer, now Christmas, Wasted.
Kenny says
Holidays said man, I gave five.
Kenny says
Prayers said, candles lit. Tree glimmering.
Kenny says
Lonely. Awaiting friends enjoying the holiday.
Kenny says
Christmas, too lonely to get together.
Kenny says
Holiday snow fall, I Am lucky.
Kenny says
Holidays with one missing, is unbearable.
Fabio Sassi says
Cookies freed themselves from Xmas tree.
Catherine Lanser says
Christmas tree on a hospital nightstand.
Vennessa Scholtz says
Christmas you came,
Easter you left.
Vennessa Scholtz says
Trees, tinsel, gold
None to hold
Vennessa Scholtz says
Lights, baubles, love
Christmas is enough.
Kristina says
My depression causes isolation this Christmas
Chantelle Flores says
Rattling dice; Christmas Yahtzee by candlelight.
Chris Smith says
No tree with gifts, missing you
E. Kathleen says
Lightning twice chose our Christmas tree.
Mendo says
Mom passes days before, saddens Holidays.
Elena Nix says
unconditional love, gift-wrapped with wagging tail
Barbara Terao says
Mom’s hair is back for Christmas.
Patriot says
killer and I in foresttrap holidayover
Lynne Lefler says
Covid cancels Christmas number two.
Stuart says
Thanksgiving. Wayward son makes it home.
Stuart says
Small artificial tree better than nothing
Edward says
Grandma ‘s fruit cake soaked in wine
Prachi Jain says
Excessive debate kills the holiday vibes
Prachi Jain says
Holidays – An astounding multiplier of memories.
Stuart says
First time bread baking! Tasty sourdough!
Jayn says
Bubbly, gems, laughing, so many gifts
Jayn says
Sparkly snow twinkling lights happy children
Stuart says
Great visit but alone again OK
Mary says
Evergreen, fireside, baking. Fragrant Christmas love.
N. A. Battaglia says
Our first Christmas, as new parents.
Stuart says
Post-Thanksgiving packed refrigerator is slowly emptied
Pat Stenglein says
Tree lights and presents before dawn
Stuart says
Still leftover turkey but no gravy!
C.L. Charlesworth says
Dying lady remembers her first Christmas.
Jen Schneider says
Eyes twinkle above holiday themed masks.
Jen Schneider says
New puppy sleeps under baby’s highchair.
Jen Schneider says
Chop vegetables, stir soup, serve joy.
Angelyn says
To be kissed under the mistletoe.
Jen Schneider says
Child wipes counter with heirloom rag.
Jen Schneider says
Cookie jar feasts on tiny hands.
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!