April Challenge Prompts: 6-Word Story Challenge (2017)

The weather is getting warmer, and my April challenge prompts will warm up your writing muscles, too. Try your hand at six-word stories to add a dash of literary fun to your bullet journaling.

April Challenge Prompts: 6-Word Story Challenge (2017)

Welcome to my 6-word story challenge (#PFSixWordChallenge)! the April prompts are live on Instagram.

6-word stories are an easy way to add a little creative push to your day. You don’t have to quit your day job to have fun with writing; it can be quick and clever. It’s tough to squeeze a whole story arc from only 6 words. That’s the challenge.

Here are a few of mine:

Homesick Colorado girl dreams of mountains.
Dear husband, I fired your girlfriend.
“I’m innocent!” (The judge did it.)

Ready for bigger writing projects? Take a peek inside my writing journal for inspiration.

If you’re feeling extra creative, try your hand at six-word poems (rhyming) on odd days. Six-word poems are new to the challenge this year, but they’ve added a whole new layer of complexity. Micro-poetry is definitely outside my comfort zone. It’s a great way to flex your creative muscles.

Not sure where to start? See the examples of 6-word poems in the January 2017 Challenge post.

How to Play…

Six words. That’s all you get. Experiment and have fun with it!

Write whatever sparks in your mind. You are free to use the prompt words in your story, but it’s not required.
You can continue with the 6-word stories (non-rhyming) if you like.
If you’re ready for the extra challenge, try rhyming poems on odd days.

Where to Post

Post your stories on Instagram. For the best chance of being featured, tag your posts with the challenge hashtags.
- #PFSixWordChallenge
- #PFSixWordPoems
Feel free to tag me (@PageFlutter ), so I can give your awesome story a shoutout!
- Not on Instagram? No worries; just play along on my Facebook page.

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Printable Challenge Sheet: APRIL

Repost my challenge graphic in your Instagram feed for easy reference, then save the FREE printable (A5 size) and paste it into your bullet journal.

April Six-Word Story Challenge PRINTABLE

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Remember: It’s not about having the “best” 6-word story. It’s about inspiration, so have fun & take creative risks!

If you need a little help getting started, check out my 6-Word Story board on Pinterest. For those of you looking to turn your six-word stories into larger projects, follow my boards devoted to the craft of writing. Happy journaling!