Poems. Novels. Short stories. News articles. All these types of writing are mega-different, but for writers, they all have one requirement in common: keep things concise. Now add to that list - drumrollplz - six-word memoirs! To up the short-and-sweetness level, these abridged autobiographies describe a lifetime, not just a single romance or a missing kitten. (Missing kitten? Where? MUST FIND IT.)Six-word memoir n. The compression of one's life story into six words, as featured in this book. E.g.: "Most successful accomplishments based on spite." "Nothing profound, I just sat around."
Writing this baby is a challenge for the ages. Or in this case, your ages. So exciting! Here's mine to start. It was freaky hard to think of, so I kind of... well, uh... I kinda... UM. Bloggerly malfunction
¿Qué? Okay, so while my go-to birthday wish is for this memoir to be literal, as of now 'tis only metaphorical. Unicorns = the impossible, incredible, magical, world-expanding (non-illegal I swear) experiences that lil' me only ever dreamed of as being real. The things that make it all worth it when it's been a while and hmmm, is anything happening around here? Such as:
- Realizing writing was The Thing
- Feeling 100% (err, 99.5%) self-confident for the first time evah
- Getting an agent (note picture)
- Those random moments when you're just sitting there and suddenly everything hits you, the beauty and weirdness and potential and greatness of everything, and usually it's 4AM but who cares, dude, let's go explore!
- This song
- Waffles for dinner
In seasonal news, the holidays are here, and Xmas is only eighteen days away! In fact, I'd say New Years' is the perfect time to conduct a sentence-length reflection on how life has been going for you so far. What's your six-word memoir? Also: what have been your unicorns? Have a fantastic day, guys!
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Ooh, this is an interesting RTW :D I love your six word memoir! (it actually reminds me of a line from one of my books, haha) Also, that song is so fantabulous :D
YAY Unicorns! I think anytime mythical creatures appear in one's six-word memoir, one has lived well!
At first I giggled at your memoir, but it's actually pretty deep. And my unicorn will most definitely be finding an agent. Fingers still crossed on that one. :)
I now love unicorns. Great post!
Love the unicorns! Great memoir. :)
I love the unicorn metaphor. :) Great memoir, Emilia.
That song has just totally made my day!
I totally see unicorns every time I listen to that Edward Sharpe song. And then I dance. Every time.
YOU are my unicorn. With a brilliant lovely mane.
I also <3 that song.
This is so great. It just makes me smile reading it.
Vee - GREAT MINDS. And that's all I have to say about that. >_> hehe
Sarah Enni - Trufax. Well, either lived well or lived... interestingly. *cough*I'mprobstheformer*cough* :D HUGS!
Pam - My fingers are crossed so hard they might fall off but IT IS SO WORTH IT. <333
Jennifer H - A conversion!! You have made my day. Also my Unicorn Queen's quota. But let's not talk about that. hehe
Rebecca & Abby - Thanks, loves!
Jennifer P - <3 DIDN'T IT??? The first time I listened to it was walking in the woods with my dog and I swear I was not on this Earth for a 4-minute timespan. Just. So. Good. *floats* :)
Sarah - You are my goddess. Don't you just want to roll around in a field with flowers in your hair and then ride off on a beautiful unicorn~~ hahaha :)
Kate - OMG I think of you every time I hear it. I bet you you can guess why. Also, I love you and I'm always thinking of you, but this is double thinking of you. /stalk (Error: Code "LOVE" does not have a closing tag)
Alicia - Girrl you make me smile even more! :) <3
What do you mean, Unicorns are impossible? Pffff. That's nonsense. I totes saw one yesterday.
Not. Even. Kidding.
Unicorns were my favorite animal growing up. I had a stuffed animal I carried with me everywhere, and I named my first club the "Lavender Unicorns." Man, I was a nerd. Love your memoir!
I love the magic in your memoir! :)
I love teh second one.. about sitting around because lets face it, that's WAY more accurate about real life.
But I totally LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the unicorns. Very cool
LOVE it, Emilia. Love the unicorns on the beach too! :)
That is pretty much the EXACT definition of unicorns I sent to a friend recently. Unicorns repreSENT, yo!
I <3 your memoir. You are amazing.
This is just awesome and so very you. Love it!
Thanks so much for the comments, guys!
Jess - I BELIEVE YOU SO HARD. No joke <33
Cory - Awww, omg! I can imagine you being that adorable. :D ILY
Anne - hehe, why thankjoo!
Erinn - Yes, this is very true. Ahh, real life, you are so boring yet so wonderful at the same time. LOL :)
Katy - Don't they look so happy frolicking and whatnot? WE MUST TRANSPORT THERE. It's happening.
Kristin - ~*UNICORN CLUB TWINS UNITE*~
Amanda - <3333
haha, I just had to tell you I listened to that song while editing tonight. so. awesome. haha
Still on my way back home.
Basically, that's my memoir =) How funny that you should post that song! Just stumbled onto your blog, love it. Can't wait to read Autochromatic some day ;)
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