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Six-Word Memoir Backstory Challenge #3: “Came, saw, conquered, had second thoughts,” by Harold Ramis

Six-Word Memoir Backstory Challenge #3: “Came, saw, conquered, had second thoughts,” by Harold Ramis

When asked to write a Six-Word Memoir, comedy legend Harold Ramis wrote, “Came, saw, conquered, had second thoughts.” In honor of Ramis, write your own backstory to these six words—in 600 words or less. 
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Six-Word Backstory Challenge #2: Love & Heartbreak from George Saunders & Raoul Felder

Respond to one of these two Six-Word Memoirs in 600 words or less and tell your story about love or hearbreak.
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The Six-Word Memoir Backstory Challenge #1: “Almost Nothing Was Under My Control” by Joel Stein

A new writing contest seeks your backstory—true or fiction—to a Six-Word Memoir we love
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So, You Want to Plan a Twitter Party?

So, You Want to Plan a Twitter Party?

Six things I learned about engagement, celebrity, and storytelling during the inaugural Six-Word Festival on Twitter
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“Mommy brain isn’t a permanent condition.”*

These are Six Words of Advice on being a mom from the Six-Word Memoir project. With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on the brain, I’m wondering how would you describe the way your brain has changed by being a parent? To keep things short(ish), do so in 300 words or less. I’ll start with a story of my own and hope to hear from others. Bonus: start your story with a Six-Word Memoir as the title. —Larry Smith
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