"TAP/LRAC 6 Word Short Story Challenge Winners Announced"

The Lake Region Arts Council and The Arts Partnership are happy to announce the winners of the Forth Annual 6 Word Short Story Challenge. T

A good six word short story should leave the reader wanting to know more of the story, show clever use of the limited words and hopefully leaves the reader experiencing some kind of emotion, either a chuckle or an “ah hah”!

The 6 Word Short Story Challenge was based on a bet made to Earnest Hemingway. He was once challenged to write a complete story in six words. Here is what he wrote:

“For sale: baby shoes, never used.”

Some people say it was written to settle a bar bet. Others say it was a personal challenge directed at other famous authors. But it proves that it is possible to create a short story with just six words. The response to the TAP/LRAC challenge was exciting. The entries ran the gamut from clever, to deeply touching. TAP and LRAC would like to thank all who entered and to our judges for making the tough choices of who wrote the best 6 word short story.

The following winners for North Dakota and Minnesota are awarded bragging rights for the next 12 months as the best 6 word short story authors in their states. Congratulations!

2010 Winners Minnesota and North Dakota

Minnesota Entries

North Dakota Entries